Can you go to Africa with a criminal record?


Can you go to Africa with a criminal record? Most visitors will not need a visa to visit South Africa but they will usually be asked to complete a TC-01 Traveller Card on arrival (this is generally for customs purposes). There are no questions about criminal records on the TC-01 form. Further information on travelling to South Africa can be found here.


Do US and UK share fingerprints?

In 2009, members of the Migration 5 (M5, formerly the Five Country Conference (FCC)), comprising the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America (USA), agreed arrangements under the High Value Data-Sharing Protocol to check the fingerprints of up to 3,000 individuals between each participating ...


Can felons go to Dubai?

You can enter Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a criminal record. But, the crime must not have been committed in Dubai and you need to have served the entirety of the sentence.


Is it hard to travel with a criminal record?

You are unlikely to face any travel restrictions if you were convicted of a minor offense, such as a traffic violation. However, if you were convicted of a serious crime, such as murder or sexual assault, you may be prohibited from leaving the country altogether.