A Police Certificate is a form of permission granted by a foreign nation. The purpose of issuance is to allow an individual with a criminal background to gain admission for a specified time period<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Research the country you would like to visit to determine if this is an option. <\/p>\n

Different countries may refer to this official document by a number of different names, but they do exist and can help you gain access to travel to a particular country if you have been convicted of a felony in the past.<\/p>\n

Six Month Rule<\/h2>\n

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Most countries, including the United States, have adopted a six-month validity rule before they grant a visitor’s visa<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

You should renew your passport before you travel if you have less than six months remaining before the expiration date of your US passport.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, can a felon leave the country? <\/em>The short answer is yes, but with restrictions. <\/p>\n

There is no reason that felons must stay in the country and deprive themselves the ability to visit the world. A little advance planning is usually all it takes to travel freely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Planning a Trip?<\/h2>\n

If you are ready to travel and still have questions, use reliable resources. The US State Department, foreign embassies, and attorneys are helpful places to start your research. These agencies are able to answer your questions with certainty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Protect yourself by gathering information before your travel. A letter from the Court, your parole or probation officer, or even a reputable attorney may help you pass the background checks<\/strong> conducted by foreign nations. <\/p>\n

Countries will be impressed with your due diligence and be inclined to grant your visa application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you have been convicted of a crime, you are well aware that the consequences are long reaching. Even after the term of imprisonment, probation, or other punishment has been satisfactorily completed, other ramifications continue. Some restrictions, such as voting rights and background disclosures are governed by individual states. Other limitations, such as passport issuance […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3915,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[23,26],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n