Overview. An employer may request a DBS check as part of their recruitment process (previously known as CRB checks). DBS is unable to access criminal records held overseas, so a DBS check may not provide a complete view of an applicant’s criminal record, if they have lived outside of the UK.
How often should a DBS certificate be renewed?
every three years
While official recommendations suggest a DBS should be renewed every three years, some organisations have set policies surrounding when they request rechecks. This timescale can vary from six months to every two years.
What to do if you have lived overseas for 5 years?
Make sure you complete the form carefully and include the postcode. If you have lived overseas in the past five years then this needs to be declared too, by writing “overseas” in the correct box on the form, and then detailing the country where you were living and the dates of the stay.
Can a UK citizen work in another country?
Read the guidance on pensions for UK nationals moving to the EU, EEA or Switzerland. If you live or work in another country, you might be able to contribute towards that country’s State Pension scheme. If you’ve lived or worked in another country in the past, you might be eligible for that country’s state pension and a UK State Pension.
Can you work in a country while on holiday?
This only applies to extended stays in a country to live, study or work – it does not apply to holidays overseas. If your situation is complex, or your circumstances are unusual, call the DBS for guidance about how to best complete the form.
Do you get state pension if you live abroad?
You can claim the new State Pension overseas in most countries. Your State Pension will increase each year but only if you live in: Your new State Pension may be affected if your circumstances change.
