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INTERPOL cannot make arrests — it has no police powers whatsoever. INTERPOL is an international coordination organization, not a law enforcement agency. All arrests based on INTERPOL notices are made by national police forces acting under their own national laws. INTERPOL’s role is to issue notices, share intelligence, and coordinate — never to arrest, detain, […]

Countries not members of INTERPOL are states that do not participate in the international police cooperation network of 196 member nations. In 2026, virtually all recognised sovereign states are INTERPOL members. The exceptions include Kosovo (due to disputed recognition status) and Taiwan (excluded due to China’s objection). North Korea and Iran are nominal members with […]

Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between INTERPOL and Europol? INTERPOL is a global police coordination organization with 196 member countries, headquartered in Lyon. Europol is an EU-only law enforcement agency supporting the 27 EU member states, headquartered in The Hague. INTERPOL focuses on circulating notices and coordinating global investigations; Europol focuses on intelligence […]

2026 update: with wider Advance Passenger Information sharing at borders, an outstanding warrant is more likely to surface at check-in. Get advice on your arrest warrant before travelling. Frequently Asked Questions Can you fly with a warrant? Whether you can fly with a warrant depends on the type of warrant and jurisdiction. For domestic (state) […]

Update 2026: This page has been reviewed and updated to reflect the most current information available regarding countries without extradition arrangements, ensuring accurate and reliable legal guidance for 2026. More than 50 countries do not have bilateral extradition treaties with the United States or the United Kingdom. While the absence of a treaty significantly reduces […]