Can a Red Notice affect my UK immigration application or indefinite leave to remain?

A Red Notice can complicate UK immigration applications, as the Home Office conducts criminality and security checks that may reveal INTERPOL alerts. While a Red Notice alone is not a criminal conviction, it may raise concerns about good character requirements for naturalisation or settlement. The Home Office has discretion to refuse applications where serious criminality is alleged, even without conviction. Proactively challenging the Red Notice through the CCF before submitting immigration applications can mitigate this risk and prevent delays or refusals based on unverified allegations from the requesting state.