International Clearance

MAKE SURE YOUR PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY...

International clearance is required by all players moving across borders to play football. It applies to all players of 10 years of age and over.

Please be vigilant when registering players. If you think they have played abroad they will need clearance back before they can play in England.
(The term "abroad" even applies to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)

Make sure you ask your players if they have played outside of England before you register them. If they have you will need to contact The FA Registrations Department. They will do their utmost to get the player cleared for you as soon as possible.
Please note: it is not always possible to get clearances immediately.

The FA has to deal with dozens of foreign Associations and sometimes the process is slow. Please also remember the time differences in some countries, especially America and Australia.

Clubs and players may be required to complete an application form which is available from The FA Registrations' Department or online. A separate form is also required for applications from the United States.

Clubs seeking International Clearance should make a request in writing to The FA Registrations Department (details below).

Full details about international clearance including different categories of players can be found on the FA website via the link below

FA INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE SUPPORT

 

Get In Touch

The FA Registrations Department

Phone: 08449 800663

Email: Registrations@TheFA.com