Can U.S. felons travel to other countries?

vote up

Yes a convicted felon can indeed leave the United States. As long as you have your passport and are not on probation or parole then you can leave. But certain countries might not let you in based on your criminal record.

add a comment

Reply by thucool2b2 (0):
How do i find out which countries won't let them in? add a comment

vote up

Answer by Anonymous

Canada will deny entrance to those with a DUI in the past five year, and perhaps even the past 10 years. Gun convictions even 40 years ago can trip you up on their border as well.

add a comment

Reply by nealc53 (1):
A drug posession charge can keep someone out of Canada. add a comment

Reply by 1eyedwilly (3):
You can be "detained" for even attempting to cross the Canadian border if you are a convicted felon. Trust me I know. add a comment

vote up

Answer by Anonymous

The only thing a felony stops you from is certian jobs...such as a cop and owning a gun. A felon can even be a doctor but you wont get your DEA licencse. .Most Musicians are felons and travel to evry countries, such as Godsmack & Bob Dylan & Martha Stewart

add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Most musicians are felons? What a crock of crap! add a comment

posted by Anonymous
The above statement hold no validity whatsoever. No only is the musician statement BS, by many Drs. have felony convictions and hold DEA licenses. And the US denied entry to Amy Winehouse based on her convictions. add a comment

vote up

Answer by Anonymous

felons can not get passports while o parole or prob. and even after you must renew it if issued before conviction; you cant vote, own / or be around a gun,or run for office. Theres no way escaping it. im a felon for stealing cigarettes outof my neighbors car

add a comment

posted by Anonymous
While running for office or owning guns is true. Depending on state you might be able to vote. Colorado is one state where felons can vote even on probation, but not under incarceration or parole add a comment

posted by Anonymous
you can still vote and have a gun and run for office with a letter of disability i know i have one add a comment

vote up

Answer by Steven (309)

United States felons able to travel to and from other countries if they are currently not on parole or any other probabtionary period. Some countries however won't let certain kinds of criminals into their country, for example; if you convicted on a drug crime.

add a comment

Reply by chefjjdecker (1):
which countries? NSW, australia certainly must not be one of them add a comment

posted by Anonymous
I know that Japan is one country that does not allow people with drug related felonies...not sure about other convistions add a comment

posted by Anonymous
australia is one and fiji that will check your background. add a comment

vote up

Answer by Anonymous

i want to attend the world narcotics anonymous in spain in august of 2009. i have a drug conviction felony. will they let me in?

add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Yes please look at spains visa requierments. GO WCNA add a comment

vote up

Answer by Franks82 (60)

I would believe that U.S. felons are allowed to do any kind of travel they so desire. I don't really believe that there is much out there that they can't do. Which thinking about it is odd. I believe the only thing that they can't do is vote or carry guns.

add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Felons are allowed to vote in many states, a few while incarcerated. Sitting on a jury or firearms, no. Some information felonies should be misdemeanors, as long as there is no confinement, drugs or violence. Usually a conspiracy charge for knowing something, not committing the crime.Federal Guidelines need revamping. add a comment

Reply by tango17 (1):
So voting and carrying guns and not being able to apply for a job without announcing your criminal record and being denied entry to dozens of countries around the world and never again having a right to reasonable privacy...thats your idea of "not much they cant do" ??? add a comment

Reply by 1eyedwilly (3):
It would be hypocritical otherwise. You have the caught and the uncaught. You would probably be surprised at the enormous amount of "upstanding" citizens who have committed a felony more than once. Just never caught. You want to see a holier than thou attitude-BINGO. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
They can vote now. That has been lifted. Under Federal Law they may own Blackpowder arms. Some states only shotguns and riles. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
They can do juries now. They can own firearms not handguns in many states. add a comment

vote up

Answer by darkelf1960 (0)

I heard that convicted felons could not go to England or Australia, s this true?

add a comment

vote up

Answer by jesscialandyn (1)

My boyfriend was convicted on drug charges about 3 years ago, we want to go to canada and get married. Where do i look to find out if we can do this??

add a comment

Reply by 1eyedwilly (3):
If he WANTS to get arrested at the border, go for it. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
There is a way to get into Canada with a felony. Get a Washington Enhanced Driver's License (no background check) and go over on the ferry at Port Angeles into Victoria BC. It works. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
You LEgALLY cant enter -EVER Canada with DUI and NEVER with Drug convictions. Youll get a year there. Illegals do ti everyday. Go in someone's trunk. Plus there are many NON-Checkpoint entry spots. add a comment

vote up

Answer by Anonymous

Can a US citizen convicted of felony drug charges travel to Jamaica? Will Jamaica let you in?

add a comment

posted by Anonymous
yes I did, but get prepared to get pulled aside by customs upon return to the US add a comment

You have 50 words left!