Understanding the difference between ACRO and DBS Background Checks. Certified translation of ACRO and DBS Background Checks.
While both aim to provide details on an individual’s criminal history, they are different in terms of their scope, purpose, and also in terms of the information they provide.
In this article, we will explore the main differences between them so as to undestand their distinct uses, features and applicacions.
ACRO BACKGROUND CHECKS:
This option is primarily used for international purposes, such as visa applications, immigration, and also if you are applying for a job in a foreign country.
The main features of ACRO BACKGROUND CHECKS are the following:
-International scope – they provide details on the criminal records of individuals who are looking for a job abroad (outside of the UK) or applying for a visa.
-They are focused on criminal convictions. This means that they may not contain non-conviction details.
-They are limited in the sense that they gather details from the National Database of Police in the UK only.
DBS BACKGROUND CHECKS:
These are normally used for domestic purposes, always within the territory of the UK.
Let´s have a look at their main features:
-Domestic matters – they are used for many issued in the UK, such as employment at schools, health and social care, positions involving working closely with minors, etc.
-There are various levels of checks. You can apply for a basic certificate but also for a standard and/or enhanced certificate.
-Level of information – they can provide more additional information beyond criminal convictions.
To sum up….
we can say that the DBS is typically used to for domestic purposes in the UK, while the ACRO is more international in nature.
Please note: if you are submitting your ACRO abroad, you will probably need to get it apostilled first.
For more details about how to get your document apostilled please visit this link.
DO I NEED TO HAVE mY ACRO CERTIFICATE TRANSLATED?
The answer is ‘yes’; you will need to translate both the certificate and the apostille attached to it.
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Certified translation of ACRO and DBS Background Checks in Tenerife.
