Can You Travel To Countries If You Went To Juvie?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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As we said earlier,

most juvenile convictions from the USA do not render a person criminally inadmissible to Canada

. This being said, when traveling internationally the onus is always on a visitor to prove their admissibility to a foreign country if challenged by border authorities.

What countries can you not enter with a felony?

Country Details Israel Deny up front United Arab Emirates Deny if discovered Dominican Republic Deny if discovered Cuba Deny up front

Can you go to America with a youth record?


A youth criminal record can prevent someone from travelling to the US

. If the youth criminal record is in either the RCMP Identification or Investigative data banks, it will appear at the border if the US Immigration officer conducts a CPIC search.

Can Japan see my criminal record?

One of my in-laws in Tokyo is an immigration lawyer and he says that

Japan immigration has no access to other countries’ minor criminal records

. So unless you’re wanted for a huge international crime, they’ll not know about your misdemeanor records.

Can I visit America with a criminal record?

If you have a criminal record,

you may not be granted permission to enter the US

, as depending on the type of record, you may be deemed as a risk and the government will decline your application for an ESTA or other kind of visa.

Can a felon go to Mexico?


Mexico does allow felons who have crossed seven years on their conviction

. This makes it legal to travel to the country.

Does US share criminal records with Mexico?


Mexico, US, Canada, and an additional 191 countries currently share criminal data via The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

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Can US felons go to Canada?


Any American that has a felony conviction on their criminal record may not be permitted entry into Canada unless they have received special permission from the Canadian Government

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Can I go to Mexico with a criminal record?


In many cases, it is possible to visit Mexico despite having a criminal record

. Generally, misdemeanors are not considered grounds for denied entry and will not prevent foreigners from going to Mexico on vacation. Foreigners who require a visa for Mexico must disclose details of their criminal history when applying.

What crimes Cannot be pardoned in Canada?

  • sexual offences involving a minor.
  • more than 3 indictable offences where the sentence was more than 2 years in jail each time.
  • any crime in which the sentence can never be completed (in some very serious cases the offender will receive lifetime in jail or lifetime probation)

How much is a pardon in Canada?

Application Fee Reduction – Record Suspension (Pardon)

As of January 1, 2022, the fee to apply for a record suspension is

$50.00

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Can I travel to Egypt with a felony?

Can a Felon Travel to Egypt?

A criminal conviction that has already been served doesn’t affect the ability of an individual to enter Egypt

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Can a felon go to Dubai?

Felons may have served time in prison, but they have the same interests as any other U.S. citizen.

Traveling to Dubai is no exception

. Dubai is located in the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on the southern coast of the Arabian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.

Can I travel to Fiji with a criminal record?


Those intending to travel to Fiji with criminal conviction record are required to apply for clearance prior to travelling to Fiji

. The application and fees should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Criminal Conviction Clearance fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Can felons enter Japan?

Japan has the strictest laws of almost all nations regarding felons’ entry to their country. In Japan,

the law prohibits most felonies and many misdemeanors regardless of the length of stay or the purpose of the visit

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Can I go to Dubai with criminal record?

If you are travelling to Dubai for a holiday, you will most likely be fine. However,

there may be some problems if you have a criminal record in the UAE

. The UAE isn’t like some countries, for example the USA, where you may be illegible for a visa if you have certain criminal convictions.

Can I live in the Philippines with a criminal record?

Like most arrival cards, the Philippine doesn’t have questions about criminal convictions, neither does the visa form. However,

section 29 of the Philippine Immigration Act prohibits “persons who have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude” from entering the Philippines

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Can you go Australia with a criminal record?


If your visa application is cancelled on the grounds of either a substantial criminal record, or past and present criminal conduct, you will be permanently excluded from entering Australia

. If you wish to appeal this decision, you must do so within 28 days.

Can I enter Canada with a criminal record?

Under Canada’s immigration law,

you may be refused entry to Canada if you have been convicted of a criminal offence

. However, this will depend on the crime, how long ago it was and how you have behaved since.

Can I move to the UK with a criminal record?

Applicants for entry clearance and those applying to remain in this country are checked for UK criminal convictions.

Those seeking permission to enter the UK will normally be refused if they have previously been convicted of a criminal offence punishable by at least 12 months imprisonment

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Can convicted felons go to Bora Bora?

Felons may have served time in prison, but they have the same interests as any other U.S. citizen.

Traveling to Bora Bora is no exception

. Bora Bora is an island in the country of French Polynesia, located in the South Pacific. It is halfway between California and Australia, in the same time zone as Hawaii.

Can a felon go to Jamaica?

Jamaica encourages felons to travel to the country with a clean record and a valid passport. Felons must follow all rules and guidelines while their stay in the country. Anyone with mental illness cannot seek entry in Jamaica.

Felons can travel to Jamaica after they meet specific conditions of their probation

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What countries can a felon move to?

  • Caribbean countries.
  • Mexico.
  • Columbia.
  • Ecuador.
  • Peru.
  • Venezuela.
  • European countries.
  • South Africa.

Can a felon get a passport?

According to USA Today,

most felons can get a passport without a problem

. This is assuming a person is not currently awaiting trial, on probation or parole or otherwise banned from leaving the country.

Can I move to Italy with a criminal record?

A criminal conviction does not represent a reason for denial of your visa or travel permit per se. This means that,

if you’re eligible for an ETIAS visa waiver for Italy, you can still apply regardless of your criminal history

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Can a felon go to Cancun Mexico?

Cancun is a popular destination to rehabilitate felons upon their release.

Cancun is a safe place for felons to travel leaving behind their past mistakes

. Felony offenses such as rape, murder, and kidnapping can hinder travel plans.

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