I would like to visit the UK, but have criminal record..

Deb S - 14 Mar 17 8:26 AM

Trev - 13 Mar 17 4:33 PM

Deb S - 13 Mar 17 3:51 PM

Trev - 13 Mar 17 11:30 AM

Deb S - 13 Mar 17 8:33 AM

Trev - 11 Mar 17 12:27 AM

Hello,

I would like to visit the UK soon, but I have a conviction on my record. The conviction is for a misdemeanor theft in 2009, which the sentence was only probation. Will I have a problem entering the UK? I am coming from the United States.

Thank you

Hi Trev

Are you intending to visit for a holiday or to live/work?

Debs

Hi Debs.,

It will just a one week visit during the summer.

Sorry I should have asked before. What's your nationality as shown on your passport?

United States of America is the nationality.

Hi Trev

If you are travelling to the UK for a holiday on a US passport you would not generally need to apply for a visa.

The Government website states that:-

You may want to apply for a visa if you have a criminal record or you’ve previously been refused entry into the UK.

I've attached a link from our site which sets out further details about travelling to the UK on a visa - https://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/travelling-uk/. From what I can see, a minor theft conviction which didn't result in a prison sentence, shouldn't stop you from coming to the UK.

Let us know how you get on and have a great holiday.

Debs