What countries allow us felons?

You can travel to the following countries if you are a convicted felon:
  • Brazil.
  • Cambodia.
  • Chile.
  • Egypt.
  • Ethiopia.
  • Hong Kong.
  • Indonesia.
  • Ireland.
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What countries accept US felons?

There are plenty of countries that do not ask a U.S. citizen for a visa when visiting them. So, any persons with a valid U.S. passport can enter without issues, even a convicted felon.
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Some of these nations include the following:
  • Caribbean countries.
  • Mexico.
  • Columbia.
  • Ecuador.
  • Peru.
  • Venezuela.
  • European countries.
  • South Africa.
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Can felons go to other countries?

Once the felon has served their sentence, be that probation, imprisonment, or parole as determined by court order, most can travel freely. However, to do so, they must obtain a valid passport.
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Can felons go to Europe?

A convicted felon can travel to Europe to take a break or for job purposes. Traveling to Europe, especially in the Schengen region with its 26 member states, is possible because of the lenient and flexible policies of this area. Getting visa permission more or less depends on the felon himself, to some extent.
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Can a felon 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 Felons Travel Abroad?



Can felons go to Italy?

Felons may have served time in prison, but they have the same interests as any other U.S. citizen. Traveling to Italy is no exception.
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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.
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Can felons go to France?

All U.S. tourists, including felons, may travel freely from one Schengen area country to another without having to show their passport. They do not have to present their passport to be stamped again until they leave the Schengen area.
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Can a felon go to Japan?

Apparently Japanese immigration doesn't have access to the US criminal records. So unless you're an internationally wanted terrorist or something, you can still enter Japan even if you have a felony conviction.
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Can you go to Dubai with a felony?

Traveling to Dubai

The only restriction for them flying would be if they have a felony warrant outstanding against them. The other possible issue would be if their name is on what is called the no-fly list maintained by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for those suspected of being terrorists.
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Can you go to Germany with a felony?

Germany does not specifically prohibit felons from entering but does reserve the right to refuse entry to felons.
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Can you go to Jamaica with a felony?

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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Can you 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.
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Can a US felon visit the UK?

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 felons go to Greece?

Requirements to Enter Greece

Those tourists who are U.S. citizens and who have been within the Schengen area for less than three months may enter without a visa. If allowed entry, all U.S. tourists, including felons, may travel freely from one Schengen area country to another without having to show their passport.
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Can felons go to Iceland?

Requirements to Enter Iceland

All U.S. tourists, including felons, may travel freely from one Schengen area country to another without having to show their passport. They do not have to present their passport to be stamped again until they leave the Schengen area.
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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 Panama?

Traveling to Panama

Flying to Panama shouldn't pose a problem for felons. The only restriction for them flying would be if they have a felony warrant outstanding against them.
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Can felons go to Costa Rica?

Entering Costa Rica

Felons will have to demonstrate that they have a return ticket to depart from the country at the end of the trip. They must also be prepared to pay an exit fee, about $29. Tourists entering the country by sea must show their passport upon arriving at their port.
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Can felons go to Puerto Rico?

For Americans entering Puerto Rico, it is just the same as traveling from one state to another. Therefore, a passport is not required to enter Puerto Rico. This is also true for felons who travel from the U.S. mainland directly to any U.S. territory.
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Can felons go to Australia?

What Criminal Records Prevent Travel to Australia? In order to apply for the ETA or eVisitor visa online and travel to Australia, the applicant must not: Have any conviction that resulted in a prison sentence of 12 months or more (regardless of time served)
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Can a felon go to the Bahamas?

Unless the Bahamas was notified of his crime (unlikely), there should be no issue. The Bahamas immigration form does not ask if you have any convictions and unless the immigration officer has reason to ask, it is not a question you are likley to be asked.
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Can felons travel to Hawaii?

Flying to Hawaii shouldn't pose a problem for felons as long as they fly from one state to another, Hawaii included. The only difficulty for them flying would be if they have a felony warrant outstanding against them.
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Can felons go to Thailand?

The only restriction for them flying to Thailand would be if they have a felony warrant outstanding against them. The other possible issue would be if their name is on what is called the no-fly list maintained by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for those suspected of being terrorists.
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