France is the syllabication of culture and beauty, opulence and antiquity. Simply said, no one leave this destination in one’s tour of Europe and return home feeling complete.

France border control coheres with the Schengen rules, and one’s criminal record is usually not a concern within the Schengen area. Exception may be had with some types of offenses as most European countries join the watch against child trafficking and drug smuggling.

Travel Restrictions

Even if a US applicant is not one with a conviction for a felony or misdemeanor, the State Department has the all the latitude to decide if he may travel or not. read more

Europe is the living relic of old cities and how civilization flourished through the ages. A trip into and around this region is a pilgrimage, a passage that each individual must embark on at least once in his lifetime.

Travelers with criminal history may find their plans stalled when traveling within Europe. The rules in each border may vary, though in Schengen countries, one’s criminal records are scrutinized but generally overlooked. The Royal Border Agency in the UK is rather more stringent. read more

Fairy-bookish memories of kings, palaces and castles are revived when one thinks of England. But perhaps, it is only when you visit the place where these concepts existed that history and culture come alive.

No hard and fast rule exists whether felons may travel to England. A former convict, or any visitor for that matter, may just have to weigh the odds of whether his presence is likely to be adjudged as harmful to public interest.

Travel Restrictions

The State Department denies the travel of any US citizen with criminal charges even if he’s not yet convicted. A mere subpoena in relation to a felony prosecution or a warrant of arrest may instantly disqualify a passport applicant. read more

The Dominican Republic is a country located in the Hispaniola Island, in the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Region. It is the second largest country in the Caribbean region after Cuba.

Nothing spells freedom better than traveling around the world. However, former convicts in America may face certain legal obstacles when trying to travel due to restrictions.

Travel Restrictions

As aforementioned, there are certain travel restrictions for convicted felons. The following are some travel restrictions for felons: read more

Costa Rica is a Central American country with a population of roughly five (5) million people. Its capital is San Jose City where half of the population is currently residing in.

However, a felon may face certain challenges when traveling. First, a felon must obtain a passport. Being a convict may pose legal obstacles in doing such. There are also countries that restrict access to convicts.

Travel Restrictions

Domestic and international laws pose travel restrictions to felons. Travel restrictions vary according to the crime an individual is convicted of. Those convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude would have stricter restrictions. read more

Despite its notoriety for corruption and drug-related violence in the past decades, Colombia is a rising star. It’s generally tourist-safe, so much so that the danger perhaps is when you’re there and you feel like wanting to stay.

It’s the sovereign right of every nation to reject undesirable aliens, and rightly so. It may be frustrating for some felons, as undesirability standards for the most part include persons with criminal history.

Travel Restrictions

A conviction for a felony or misdemeanor changes a person. It affects every area of life, including the right to travel. While he can move from one place to the other, there are certain factors that may limit this freedom. read more

An exceedingly striking place on earth, Chile is both a beauty and contradiction. Nothing is likely more thrilling than an adventure into the quiet wonders of its most remote corners.

Outdoor-lovers purge their fears and thrill their risk-immune senses by venturing into the wilderness abroad. But sometimes, having a past criminal conviction in one’s records may cause delays and rejections in other destinations.

Travel Restrictions

There’s a limitation to the liberty that a felon enjoys even as he is temporarily released. The State Department may disqualify you from going out the country if it is forbidden by court order in your parole or probation. read more

Home to many of the famous beaches with cool sands and shores lined with beautiful structures, Cancun is the ideal place to enjoy the sun beside the Caribbean.

Several countries with sophisticated databases bar any registered sex offender from entering their jurisdiction. This just shows how even a misdemeanor in the past is a great problem – it is forever etched in one’s record. Fortunately, conviction for an offense other than this is generally not an issue.

Travel Restrictions

A sex offender is not allowed to own a passport, or if he has one, its validity may be revoked. The State Department may only issue or renew his application provided that he registers in the system as such. read more

In some countries, travelling abroad is made a little difficult by the presence of one’s criminal history. Fortunately, this may not be the case with nations that dispense with the details to boost its tourism.

Speaking of South America, the cities of Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro cannot surely be overlooked. Travelers and visitors will simply be amazed by the liveliness and diversity that is Brazil.

Travel Restrictions

While an ex-felon can travel to any place as he wishes, this may not be true with one whose conviction is for drug trafficking and other drug-related felony. read more

Having your record tainted with a past mistake can be a real burden when travelling. Sometimes, it depends on the offense committed. But with other countries, it doesn’t matter at all.

Off the Atlantic Ocean near America is an island called Bermuda. Accessible by short-trip flight from Boston or by cruise from New York, Miami or Philadelphia, Bermuda is the perfect place for US travelers who simply yearns to unwind.

Travel Restrictions

The US State Department retains the discretion to disallow citizens from travelling abroad. This prohibition may be on grounds of serious harm to national security, or if the destination is laden with armed hostilities. read more

Vibrant with charming sceneries, beautiful villages, green pastures, alpine mountains and majestic buildings, Austria is the perfect place for either an unforgettable family tour or a relaxing solo travel.

Felons can sure travel within the US just like any other citizen. Traveling abroad, however, is another matter, especially in terrorist-prone countries where the entry of undesirable aliens is stringently regulated.

Travel Restrictions

Obtaining a travel document is generally not an issue for felons who want to take a trip abroad. However, there are legal grounds on which the US State Department may refuse anyone’s attempt to go out of the country. read more

A combination of immense landscapes, unique wildlife, beaches and beautiful long coastlines, Australia in the far-off is no doubt popular among backpackers and budget travelers.

Having a criminal record may not be so easy for those who want to travel abroad. In developed countries like Australia, convicted felons are classified into a different category which may likely put them under constant watch.

Travel Restrictions

A felon won’t have much trouble obtaining a passport. However, particular offenses such as drug trafficking and even drug-related misdemeanors may render him ineligible to apply or renew his passport. read more

Bounded by Bolivia in the north and by Chile in the West, Argentina continues to charm those who seek an adventure of a lifetime.

Ex-convicts may still carry the stigma of having a criminal record. While their home country  respects the full restoration of their civil rights, it may not be the same when they enter another jurisdiction.

Travel Restrictions

The freedom to travel abroad is a right enjoyed by non-felons and felons alike. There are compulsory grounds, however, on which the US State Department may deny or revoke one’s passport. read more