International Checks

Criminal & Employment Checks From Over 200 Countries

Hiring applicants with an international background brings additional complexity, but it should not slow you down.

With 1 Check, you can request and manage international background checks through the same platform you use for your other employment checks, giving you one clear and consistent process, no matter where your applicants are based.

From invitation to verification, everything is handled online through one simple process.

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Set everything up once and manage all your employment checks in one place.
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What are International Checks?

International checks are used to verify an applicant’s history outside of the UK.

These checks help confirm important information such as:

  • Criminal record history overseas
  • Identity and documentation
  • Employment and education history
  • Sanctions and global watchlists

They are particularly important when hiring individuals who have lived, worked, or studied abroad.

Why International Checks matter

Relying only on UK checks may leave gaps in an applicant’s history.

International checks help you:

  • Make more informed recruitment decisions
  • Build a more complete picture of the applicant
  • Reduce risk when hiring from overseas
  • Meet compliance requirements where applicable

For example, if an applicant has lived outside of the UK for 2 years, and you do a DBS check on them, it is unlikely to show international convictions unless they are of the more extreme nature

Types of International Checks Available

We offer a wide range of international checks from over 200 countries to help you build a fuller picture of applicants who have lived, worked, or studied overseas. Everything is managed through one simple system, helping you reduce admin while keeping the process organised and easy to follow.

Category Check Types Included Typical Use

Identity & document checks

Used to verify identity documents, licences, and official records.

ID Validation ID Verification Biometric ID Validation Passport Authentication Driving License Authentication Driving License Validation Driving License Verification Biometric DL Validation Driver Records Criminal Certificate Validation Assisted Criminal Certificate Validation
Useful where you need stronger identity assurance, document validation, or licence verification for overseas applicants.

Employment, education & reference checks

Used to confirm career history, studies, and referee information outside the UK.

Employment Written Employment Employment Candidate Assisted Instant Employment Verification Present Employment Written Present Employment Employment History – EPFO Education Written Education Education Candidate Assisted Education – National Academic Depository (NAD) Designated Reference Designated Reference (Written)
Ideal where applicants have worked or studied abroad and you want a clearer picture of their experience and background.

Criminal, court & legal checks

Used to identify criminal history, litigation, court records, and other legal issues internationally.

Criminal Criminal Certificate Criminal Certificate In-Country Criminal Certificate Out-Of-Country Criminal Public Search (Alternative) Biometric Criminal Enhanced Criminal History Civil Litigation Local Civil Court search Company Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy Check Wanted Persons Administrative Penalty DBS (Basic) DBS (Basic) Overseas Basic Individual Check
Useful where you need to identify criminal record issues, legal disputes, or additional overseas risk indicators.

Financial, insolvency & integrity checks

Used where financial standing, insolvency history, or integrity concerns matter.

Financial Integrity Adverse Financial Financial Public Search Financial Regulator Insolvencies & Bankruptcy Filings Bad Payment History Debt Enforcement Office Validation
Common for regulated, finance-related, or senior roles where integrity and financial history are especially important.

Corporate, directorship & business checks

Used to identify company links, directorships, and business-related risk.

Directorship Disqualified Director KYB – Company/Directorship
Particularly useful for senior hires, directors, key decision-makers, and roles involving corporate responsibility.

Reputation, sanctions & risk screening

Used to identify adverse media, sanctions exposure, watchlists, and wider reputational risk.

Adverse Media Search Media Reputation Public Information Social Media Search Watchlists Global Sanctions Politically Exposed Persons Risk Screening Risk & Reputation Search Enhanced Risk & Reputation Search Animal Activist
Helpful for regulated sectors, higher-risk roles, or where reputational exposure is a key concern.

Address & residency checks

Used to confirm address history or residency details outside the UK.

Address Validation Address Verification Address Visit
Useful where proof of residence, physical presence, or address confirmation is needed.

Right to work & professional eligibility

Used to confirm work eligibility and licence-based professional standing where available.

Right to Work Verification Right to Work Validation Professional License Professional License (Written)
Useful where you need to confirm eligibility to work, practise, or hold a professional licence in another jurisdiction.

Not sure which international checks you need? We can help you choose the most suitable option based on the role, country, and level of risk, so you get the right checks without adding unnecessary complexity.

Designed to be easy from start to finish

Requesting international checks can sound complicated, but the process with 1 Check is straightforward.

With 1 Check, all you need to do is add the person who needs the check and select the checks you want. From there, the applicant can upload the required information and documents directly through the system, without you having to chase paperwork or manage everything manually.

Once submitted, we take care of the rest.

Our team manages the process in the background, helping to keep everything moving and making it easier for you to request international checks without dealing with unnecessary complexity.

How it works

  • Add the applicant to the system
  • Select the international check you need
  • The applicant uploads their details and documents
  • We manage the process for you
  • Receive the result through the platform

Less admin. Less chasing. More control.

By keeping everything in one place and allowing applicants to complete their part online, 1 Check helps reduce admin and makes international checks far easier to manage.

Clear results, easy to review

Once an international check is complete, the results are provided in a PDF on the 1 Check system.

This allows you to:

  • Review findings quickly
  • Identify any risks or concerns
  • Keep a record for future reference

All results are stored securely within your dashboard.

01

Select Who Needs a Check

Choose the applicant and select the International Checks you require.

You can select multiple in one go, or do one at a time.

02

Applicant Completes Check

Once submitted, the applicant receives a request to upload the relevant information.

It is also possible for the Company to upload on their behalf.

03

View PDF Result

As soon as the check is complete and approved, a full PDF report is available in your dashboard.

You can review the results immediately, without waiting or chasing.

Seamless Integration With 1 Check Services

International Checks are fully integrated within the 1 Check platform.

This means they can be used alongside DBS checks, Right to Work checks, and other employment checks, creating one smooth and consistent process from start to finish.

No separate systems. No duplication. Just one clear workflow. All you need to do is enter your applicants details once, and select which checks you want for them. We’ll take care of the rest.

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