I know UK passport holders get an automatic 6 month visa, but don't want to take the chance of arriving in NZ only to be turned away when they scan my passport. The conviction was 5 years ago with no prison etc just probation.
Will it show up when they scan my passport and if so, will it prevent me from entering the country?
2006-10-19 06:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by Dazza 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Nope, its only Australia that have stopped taking in criminal (as they already have too many).
2006-10-19 06:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad just went to New Zealand last month, and he has an old felany charge that did not stop him from entering the country. I think it depends on how old the charges are. I know in the US, they won't even give you a passport if you can't leave the country, so it may be the same there?
Best to make sure and make some phone calls!
2006-10-19 13:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by rtlsimpson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any criminal record is taken off your name after 2 years, but check just in case.
2006-10-19 13:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by pampurredpuss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
long time ago since i got busted but isn't 5 years the maximum time they can keep it on record if there was no sentence?
2006-10-19 13:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Icarus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes unfortunately when you apply for your electronic visa before departure as you have to do, you will be rejected ...applies to australia and to usa too
shouldnt have been a bad boy i guess
your ok in europe though ....
2006-10-19 13:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by budgeeeuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋