Red Notice

No. A Red Notice is not a formal arrest warrant — it is an international request asking police in member countries to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. However, in practice it functions like an arrest warrant at most borders, and many countries will detain a person on the basis of a Red […]

A successful CCF challenge typically takes 6–18 months from submission to final decision. In urgent cases — where there is an imminent risk of arrest — we request expedited review. While the review is pending we can seek suspension of the notice, reducing its operational impact. Some cases with strong grounds, particularly those involving clear […]

Travelling internationally with an active Red Notice is extremely risky. The notice is visible to border authorities in all 196 Interpol member countries and you may be detained at any international crossing. We provide confidential country-specific travel risk assessments and strongly recommend filing a CCF challenge before any international travel. Learn more about our Interpol […]

Main grounds include: political motivation (Article 3 of Interpol’s Constitution prohibits politically motivated notices); lack of a genuine criminal offence; violation of human rights or fair trial standards; insufficient legal basis; dual criminality issues; and factual inaccuracies. Our lawyers assess each case individually to identify the strongest grounds. Learn more about our Interpol Red Notice […]

Interpol does not notify individuals when a notice is issued. Most people discover a Red Notice only when detained at a border. The only reliable proactive method is to submit a formal Access Request to Interpol’s CCF. We file these requests on your behalf and can also provide advice on safe travel routes and preventive […]