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For more information and previous discussions on the topic, please see International Travel 2024, International Travel 2023, International Travel 2022, International Travel 2021, International Travel 2020 and International Travel 2019.
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- List of countries that allow sex offenders to visit
- List of 26 European Union Schengen Nations (allowing entry to registrants);
- Resources (including a CA DOJ Travel Notification Form); and
- User Submitted Travel Reports.
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List of countries that allow sex offenders to visit
rentingtofelons.com list of countries (unverified)
registranttag.org list of countries (unverified)
The 26 European Union Schengen Nations which allow registrants to visit
As an agreement, Schengen was signed among the five out of ten countries of the European Union members back then, on the 14th June 1985. Under the Schengen agreement, travelling from one Schengen country to another is done without any passport and immigration controls or any other formalities previously required.
Austria
Belgium
Czech republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Note: US Citizens are visa exempt when visiting the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180 day period (List of Countries, Section B or map). The European Commission is proposing activation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) for such travelers, beginning sometime in 2025 – which may or may not take criminal convictions into account. ETIAS Fact Sheet April 2018 – July 2018 – update Nov-2024
Resources
Forms
- California Notification of Intended International Travel (CA DOJ – Form – 2016) – Submit this at least 21 days in advance
Publications
- RTAG Travel Matrix
- IML Dispatch (SMART Office, Feb 2016)
- ETIAS
Older Posts
- International Travel 2024 (2024)
- International Travel 2023 (2023)
- International Travel 2022 (2022)
- International Travel 2021 (2021)
- International Travel 2020 (2020)
- International Travel 2019 (2019)
- International Travel after IML (2016)
- International Travel – Mexico (2014)
- International Travel 2013 (2013)
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.