Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting 

 

Please see below the steps and guidance for getting your Garda Vetting completed:

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Brief Overview in 3 quick Steps:

  1. Fill in NVB 1 form & physically sign it 
  2. Take the NVB 1 Form plus your 2 ID documents to your club welfare officer 
  3. Your club welfare officer will:
    • Check your NVB 1 Form & ID Documents
    • Scan NVB1 Form & ID Documents 
    • Email them to safeguarding@cricketireland.ie & CC you in. 

 

Step 1: Complete the NVB1 Vetting Form

This is your official consent form and must be filled out by hand (no digital signatures).

Make sure you:

  • Write your full name, address, and date of birth

  • Include a valid phone number and email address

  • Clearly describe the role you’re applying for

  • Add the name of the organisation you’re applying through (Your Cricket Club)

  • Tick the consent box

  • Sign and date the form by hand

  • Submit the form within 6 months of signing

 

Step 2: Prepare Your Proof of Identity & Address

You’ll need 1 form of photo ID that is current, valid, and clearly shows your face.

Acceptable ID documents:

  • Passport (any nationality)

  • Irish, UK, or EU Driving Licence or Learner Permit

  • Irish Certificate of Naturalisation

  • National ID Card (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)

The details on this document must match your NVB1 form.

You must also provide 1 document showing your current home address, dated within the last 6 months.

Acceptable address documents:

  • Bank or Credit Union statement (not Revolut)

  • Utility bill (gas, electricity, broadband, TV licence, etc.)

  • Government correspondence

  • Letter from a Local Authority confirming tenancy

Your full name and current address must appear clearly.

Step 3: Submit Your Documents In Person to your Club Welfare Officer

You must present:

  • Your completed NVB1 form

  • Original photo ID

  • Original proof of address

These must be shown in person to your clubs welfare officer too be recorded and validate the documents before submitting your application.

(They will Scan and Email the signed NVB 1 Form with ID Documents (& CC you in) to safeguarding@cricketireland.ie)

If You’re Living Outside Ireland & Planning To Come To Ireland

  1. Complete the NVB1 form 

  2. Obtain an in date police report from your home country.

  3. Bring your original documents including ID Documents to your Cricket Ireland Club

    • Your ID and address documents (must be from your country of residence)

    • Have them validated in person by the organisation

     4.  The club welfare officer will process this through Cricket Ireland. 

For Applicants Under 18

If you are under 18 and don’t have standard ID:

You can use:

  • A birth certificate

  • A letter from your school or college confirming your name, address, and attendance

You still need to submit 1 document for ID and 1 for proof of address.

What Happens Next

Your Club will:

  • Keep a record of your documents

  • Submit your application to the Garda National Vetting Bureau via Cricket Ireland.

  • Contact you if more information is needed

Your documents will be kept securely during your engagement and deleted within 12 months after you leave the role.

 

Garda Vetting Guidance – View Document Here

For more details please contact: brian.allen@northwestcricket.com