What countries can US felons not travel to?

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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If you're a convicted felon and none of the above exceptions apply, you should not have any problem obtaining a U.S. passport. As long as you've completed your sentence and no court has barred you from traveling abroad, you should be able to travel overseas. However, some countries do not let convicted felons in.

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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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Spain restricts felons based on the severity of the offense committed, where the crime was committed, and how long ago it was committed. The country does not refuse entry to those convicted of minor crimes.

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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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Spent convictions US felons can enter the United Kingdom if their conviction is considered spent. Spent convictions refer to those that happened over ten years ago if the prison sentence was between six and 30 months. In cases where the prison sentence was over 30 months, the conviction can never be spent.

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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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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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