Blue Notice

A Blue Notice itself does not authorise arrest. However, it can lead to questioning at border crossings, police interviews, and intelligence sharing — all of which can build the basis for a criminal case and escalate to a Red Notice or extradition request. Early legal intervention is critical to prevent escalation. Learn more about our […]

Travelling internationally while subject to a Blue Notice carries risk. Border authorities in some countries may detain you for questioning even without an arrest order. The risk varies by destination and the nature of the underlying investigation. We strongly recommend seeking legal advice before any international travel and considering a CCF challenge. Learn more about […]

Travelling internationally while subject to an Interpol Blue Notice carries risk. Although the notice does not require your arrest, border authorities in some countries may detain you for questioning based on the notice. The risk varies significantly by destination country and the nature of the underlying investigation. We strongly recommend seeking legal advice before any […]

An Interpol Blue Notice is an international alert issued to collect additional information about a person’s identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation. Unlike a Red Notice, a Blue Notice does not request the person’s arrest — it is an intelligence-gathering tool. However, it signals active law enforcement interest and can be […]

A Blue Notice itself does not authorise arrest. It instructs member countries’ law enforcement to gather and share information about you. However, a Blue Notice can lead to questioning at border crossings, police interviews, and intelligence sharing — all of which can build the basis for a criminal case and escalate to a Red Notice […]

A Red Notice requests the location and provisional arrest of a wanted person pending extradition. A Blue Notice requests information about a person — it does not ask for their arrest. In practice, a Blue Notice may be issued first as an investigative step, with a Red Notice following once sufficient evidence is gathered. Both […]

An Interpol Blue Notice can be challenged through a formal complaint to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF). The CCF reviews the notice for compliance with Interpol’s rules — including the prohibition on politically motivated notices. Grounds for challenge include lack of legal basis, political motivation, violation of human rights, or factual […]