Travel

Travelling overseas can involve jumping through a complex set of hoops, all dependent on your personal circumstances. 

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The charity, Unlock*, has very comprehensive guides to travelling abroad on their website. We are therefore only going to touch on the main points below.

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How travel might be affected

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There is no link to your criminal record from your passport.  However, travel abroad is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act so you will need to disclose a conviction whether it is spent or unspent. 

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Your responsibilities

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If you are subject to conditions as a part of your sentence, often referred to as ‘on licence’ or ‘on parole’, it is likely that you will have to get permission to travel outside of the UK. 

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If you are on the Sex Offenders Register, you will be required to notify the police of your intention to travel abroad. 

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If the travel requires a visa, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are compliant with any international laws relating to travel within the destination country. 

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How to navigate planning a holiday

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The main factor to consider when travelling abroad is likely to be whether or not you require a visa to enter the destination country. 

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Unlock* provides comprehensive guides to all popular holiday destinations.  Also, among their wide collection of personal stories, are examples of people’s experiences of applying for visas. 

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