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 I move to the Philippines if I have a criminal record?

If you have a USA passport, then having a criminal record will not prevent you from entering the Philippines as a tourist. If you fear your record will deny you a resident visa, then a way to get around it is to be married.
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Can you move country with a criminal record?

Because most countries try to protect their citizens from outside criminal activities, they have strict laws about who can enter a particular country and who cannot. As a result, if you have a criminal record, you won't be allowed to enter most countries where you're required to obtain a visa prior.
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What countries can I not go to with a criminal record?

Countries that deny entry to visitors convicted of a felony
  • Argentina.
  • Australia.
  • China.
  • Macau.
  • Taiwan.
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Does a criminal record stay with you for life?

Why is it still on my record? Since 2006, the police retain details of all recordable offences until you reach 100 years of age. Your conviction will always show on your police records but the conviction may not show on your criminal record check that is used for employment vetting purposes.
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Philippines Immigration Policy On Criminal Convictions When Entering The Country.



Does your criminal record clear after 7 years?

The Seven Year Rule

Under federal law, the consumer reporting agencies cannot report an arrest that is over seven years old. However, they may report a conviction no matter how old it is.
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Do you have to declare a criminal record after 10 years?

Most will only ask for unspent convictions, although some might ask for 'any convictions in the last 5 years'. If it's spent, you do not need to disclose it under any circumstances when applying for insurance.
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Can I go to Thailand with a criminal record?

In order to work or study in Thailand you will need to apply for a visa from the Royal Thai Embassy. Do they ask about criminal records? No. There is no reference to criminal records on the Thai T.M.
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Can I go to Singapore with a criminal record?

Singapore. You can travel to Singapore for up to 90 days without a visa. You will be asked to complete a Disembarkation/Embarkation form but there are no questions about criminal records.
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Can you go to Dubai with a criminal record?

Can you go to Dubai with a Drug Conviction? Drug convictions work the same way as criminal records when travelling to Dubai. Assuming you do not have a criminal record in the UAE, you should be fine. If you are only travelling for a holiday, you should also not have any problems.
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How do countries know if you have a criminal record?

All countries that issue retirement visas require a criminal background check, which is a letter from police in your home country or other places you've lived saying you have a clean record, and many countries require that for working, immigration or student visas as well.
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Can a felon enter Philippines?

No Visa Country and Convicted Felon

So, any persons with a valid U.S. passport can enter without issues, even a convicted felon.
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Can you get a visa with a criminal record?

Under US Immigration law, if you have been arrested at any time, you are required to declare the arrest when applying for a visa. If the arrest resulted in a conviction, you may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa.
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Can you go to Bali with a criminal record?

Can you travel to Bali with a criminal record? Yes, the rules for visiting Bali are the same as for the rest of Indonesia. Travelers with a criminal record and Bali visa will be able to enter in the majority of cases. There is no guarantee, however, as border security officers can refuse entry at their own discretion.
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Can you move to Australia with a criminal record?

You must not have any criminal convictions, for which the sentence or sentences should not equal a total period of 12 months duration or more (whether served or not), at the time of travel to, and entry into, Australia.”
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Can I go 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.
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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.
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Can I travel to Spain with a criminal record?

However, anyone with a criminal record for more serious or recent crimes may face additional entry restrictions or a travel ban. In all cases, foreign visitors with a criminal record need to apply for ETIAS for Spain (if eligible) or a Spanish visa.
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What felonies disqualify you from getting a passport?

What felonies can prevent you from getting a passport? Under federal law 22 U.S.C. 2714, drug-related felonies as well as some drug-related misdemeanors will cause you to be ineligible to receive a U.S. passport.
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Can I visit England 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 I clear my criminal record after 5 years?

You may apply for expungement if: - The offence was committed when you were under 18 years of age. - Five years have lapsed after the date of conviction in the case of a Schedule 1 offence.
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Can I get a conviction removed from my record?

Yes. If you are arrested and charged by the police but subsequently not convicted then you may apply for the deletion of your biometric data and PNC records if you have no previous convictions (for some minor offences the data will be automatically deleted).
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What shows up on a criminal background check?

Criminal background checks will reveal felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions, any pending criminal cases, and any history of incarceration as an adult. Arrests pending prosecution may also be reported.
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What is derogatory record in NBI?

“No record on file” is noted when the individual has never obtained a Certificate; “No derogatory record” is indicated on Certificate renewals; while “With derogatory record” is indicated for those applicants who do have an incident with the law.
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What is considered a criminal record?

A criminal record is where all the convictions of a person are listed. A conviction will remain on a person's criminal record for a period of 10 years.
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