Can you fly internationally with a felony?

Can Convicted Felons Travel? Yes, but it depends on your country of citizenship. If you're a US citizen, then yes. You can travel to most countries worldwide as long as you have a passport and a visa (if necessary).



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Countries that Don't Allow Felons 2023
  • Countries that deny entry to visitors convicted of a felony. Argentina. ...
  • Australia. In Australia, tourists who wish to visit but who have a criminal record must first apply for a visa. ...
  • Canada. ...
  • Japan. ...
  • New Zealand. ...
  • Russia. ...
  • United Kingdom. ...
  • United States.


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Convicted felons may face travel restrictions that limit their ability to move freely. However, in most cases, felons that have served their sentence can enter other countries, assuming they have a valid passport. There are several exceptions, with some countries explicitly prohibiting felons from going abroad.

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Here's a list of the best European countries for felons.
  • France. France is a member of the Schengen region, so you'll need a Schengen visitor or business visa to visit the country. ...
  • Germany. Germany has specific rules for visitors with criminal convictions. ...
  • Spain. ...
  • Italy. ...
  • The Netherlands. ...
  • Poland.


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The ability to travel to Europe with a criminal record will depend on which country is visited. Generally, criminal conviction background checks are not carried out at European borders. Being honest if and when asked about criminal convictions is always advisable.

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Felons who have served their sentence and completed all probationary requirements will have no problem traveling to Italy. Only those who have not done their sentence or probation are restricted from entering the country. They are also prohibited from traveling through any of Italy's major airports.

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Foreigners convicted of felonies are advised to contact their nearest Mexico Embassy before traveling for advice. Travelers facing charges may not be able to travel to Mexico. Similarly, people with warrants and those on probation or parole will likely be denied entry.

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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.

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A conviction for any of the crimes deemed “permanent disqualifying criminal offenses” by the TSA will cost you your eligibility for TSA Precheck for the rest of your life. Thankfully, DWI is not listed among these crimes.

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Rules When Entering Jamaica As A Felon Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months before you can travel to Jamaica as a felon. Your financial status must be cleared, which can be validated with a bank statement. There must be a return ticket with your name on it before you can travel.

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If you have ANY KIND of criminal record, you may not be allowed into Mexico, even with a valid passport. DO NOT make the mistake of thinking that just because you were issued a valid US Passport that you are good to go.

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Dominican Republic: Similar to Cuba, people report being able to enter the Dominican Republic with minor records. A tourist visa requires a criminal record check. However, Canadian and US tourists do not require a visa to enter the country for visits up to 30 days.

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Yes, travellers with a criminal record may apply for the Australian ETA or an eVisitor Visa. A person convicted of a minor offence, who has not been sentenced to prison, can complete the ETA or eVisitor application form.

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