Please be vigilant when registering players. If you think they have played abroad they will need clearance back before they can play in England.
"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 us here is the Registrations Department. We will do our utmost to get the player cleared for you as soon as is possible.
Please bear in mind that it is not always possible to get clearances immediately. We have 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.
The F.A. Guidance to Clubs on International Clearance.
Issue Date 9th May 2006