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Hello,
Recently retired and I’m planning the following itinerary. Any red flags? Thank you!
I don’t carry a marked passport but have a conviction. Involving a minor (27 years ago), and I will be traveling with wife.
NY – PARIS and then on to Spain.
PARIS – TURKEY
TURKEY – DUBAI
DUBAI – BALI, THAILAND
** is Vietnam out of the question?
Then back to the USA.
Thank you again.
Phil
Is everything status quo currently with travel to Europe? No changes implemented yet? Last year I traveled to France via Germany and had no issues. Planning a trip to Spain via France for late August and just want to make sure there shouldn’t be any issues. I have a marked passport and will give my proper 21 days notice. Appreciate any insight!
Did someone mention that even if we could get into Brazil that it’s illegal for people with convictions involving minors to be present in the country? If so, are there any potentially favorable parameters in the local law -like time since offense, type/severity of offense, etc.
One potentially feasible route might be NYC -Aruba, then South American destinations from Aruba. People have reported being able to get into Aruba with no problems.
Again, I’m not subject to the 21-day advance notice nor do I carry a marked passport.
Thank you.
My experience entering Aruba for the second time.
I’m planning a trip where I’ll first fly to France, spend a few days there, and then continue on to Asia. I plan to use the same airline for both legs. My question is:
Would it be better to book everything in advance from the U.S. (Both legs of the flight) Or should I book a one-way ticket to France , and then purchase a separate ticket to Asia once I’m in France?
I guess the main question is does anyone know if it makes a difference if I book the second leg from the Us or France. Thanks in advance for comments.
Has anybody that is no longer required to register traveled to Mexico (driving or flying) without any issues?
Hello
Planning to travel to India after probation after 1 more year. and have conviction against minor and no jail term or arrest was made. Will be traveling with my family wife and son.
Anyone can share experience please.
Has anyone flown from Mexico back to USA with a marked passport? I’m goin to TJ by car and taking a plane to Mexico City but i dont know how the process is if I get a flight back from mexico back home
Just took a 700 mile round trip drive on a Honda 125 scooter, from Phnom Phen To Datoch Resort Cambodia. Get out there and live your life.
I can tell everyone now that my petition is in its final stage. Court date after no DA objection. I am fortunate to have a client that has made my traveling to otherwise challenging places possible. She is a sitting Congressional Rep that chairs the judicial subcommittee on international law and immigration. She is also a former immigration lawyer.
She knows of my offense, never judged, always offered what ever assistance I needed. She has really smoothed the way for my relocation back to Thailand. What I’m saying is, while not everyone can be as fortunate to have someone like her in their corner, there are people willing to help in anyway they can. Don’t be afraid to reach out for assistance. The laws are complicated and confusing, especially when it comes to immigration. We all wish we could just move somewhere and that would be that. An experienced immigration lawyer can maneuver through the mine field of citizenship, retirement and relocation. Take advantage of them.
cheers.
Has anyone been to Nassau?
Hi everyone have a question about DHS for travel purposes. For all the folks in here that have gotten off the registry in their respective states, does DHS automatically get notified that we’re off the registry? Is there a way for us to check that DHS has the correct status about a former PFR?
Update on JFK
I returned today from overseas through JFK, and of course I was pulled through secondary.
I did have the new mobile passport control app installed and setup for today’s entry, and it did allow me to jump the line and get to secondary faster, so that’s a positive.
In secondary two things happened that never have before. First, the officer called me over and asked a couple of questions – how long overseas, where was I, and like that. Nothing too hard hitting and only for about 2-3 minutes. I think she was more looking to my demeanor than what I actually answered. The other weird thing is that she stamped my passport. I haven’t had my passport stamped in years.
Of course, since it always pours when it rains, going through customs I got pulled over for a bag inspection. Don’t think it was related at all, but it was annoying. That lasted about 3 minutes and he let me go on my way. I think he was looking for food.
Question for dual citizenship holders for international travel.
Background:
Took a plea deal for 311.11(a) misdemeanor No jail time, summary probation 1 year, all conditions fulfilledTier 1 in the state of CA (minimum 10 years registry) and still onPlanning to get my charge expunged soon
I hold both a US and Japan Passport and I wanted to visit family back in Japan. Would it be possible to enter with my charge? I do have to file the 21-day heads up to my local station but I was wondering if I would get denied at entry even if I had citizenship since Asia is harsh on People Forced to Register (PFR).
For those who have been denied before, what usually happens? Do they come get you right as you land and get off the plane? Would I be able to get off the plane and just enter with my Japanese passport like nothing? Never really attempted international travel after my conviction so I don’t know how anything works.
How do people with dual citizenship usually go about traveling to countries that are stricter against PFR? Any tips or tricks you can share?
Just don’t want to make any mistakes and get caught in a big fuss so want to be as cautious as possible. Any help would be appreciated, thank you all.
Anyone travel to Turkey? We would be on a cruise to Greece/Turkey and only disembark for a day here and there, so no customs. I think at the end, we would leave the cruise in Istanbul and fly to the US from there. It’s been my experience that you do no have to go through customs when leaving a cruise ship. Any real experience would be appreciated.
Is Iceland a good entry point? From there to Barcelona? Thank you!
Do we have to give a 21 day notice for puerto rico? I know its considered domestic but figured i would ask.
I just got a phone call 7/13/2025, that Norwegian cruise line, is now excluding any reg 290 not to travel with them, a year ago I checked with them, and was told it was ok, to travel with them, I checked with them again before I gave them my first payment, then again when I gave my 21 days to travel on the cruise with D.o.j, just for them to deny me travel with them, do any one knows of a cruise company that take 290,