InstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:38:33 GMT20https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost36008.aspxI'm looking into the possibility of retiring abroad. I have another few years on the register but wondered if anyone had any info on countries that allows someone on the register or once I'm off to retire to that country ?<br/><br/>Has anyone done this anThu, 02 Apr 2026 21:56:55 GMTWorriedmanhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost22207.aspxNot sure how many of you have Japan on your list of potential holiday destinations but if you do,we've produced some new information setting out details of when your criminal record might be a problem. <a href="https://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/travSun, 08 Mar 2026 15:59:09 GMTDeb Shttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost33468.aspxI have seen on the nacro site that a brit does not need a visa to enter Morocco but does anyone have real life expereince of going there when on the SOR?<br/>I appriecaite discussion have to be held with my PPU but researching issues first<br/><p><strong Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:30:44 GMTJASBhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32105.aspxI was just in my first year of my 10 SOR when i visited the Philippines to see my friend and family, which was great. A big birthday was planned 2 months later so I decided to go back to attend. Many arrangements were made for me by the family and I went Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:32:32 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost33473.aspxCan someone clarify what is required to visit South Korea? It mentioned travel for a British citizen under 90 days does not require a visa. <br /><br />However do you need a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) which asks a question about ever beWed, 25 Jan 2023 15:35:46 GMTTravel10https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost33467.aspxI have read recently that one can fly to China on a STOP OVER stay. They allow us to visit from 24, 72 and 144hrs as a passing through stop. This seems to mean that you fly into a destination in China, travel around if you want, but within a designated arWed, 25 Jan 2023 10:36:57 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32714.aspxI may have been found guilty of accessing teen boy images 6 years ago, and being a bi guy, but now I am building a great relationship with a single lady in Uganda, and I want to visit her. This is very important to me as I feel I can start my love life agMon, 27 Jun 2022 10:43:31 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32429.aspxHi all, I was wondering if it is possible to travel to the Philippines whilst being a RSO. Has anyone any experience of doing this? I’m medium risk as far as I’m aware, and was recently told it’s impossible for me to be down graded anytime soon. I’m hopinFri, 20 May 2022 11:33:25 GMTTryAgainhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32355.aspxHi<br/>As most of us ex-SO's, we had a life that allowed us to develop as a human being; I want that feeling again.<br/><br/>Therefore I have decided to re-visit countries that I have resided in before before the old bones etc make want me sit all the timFri, 18 Mar 2022 11:14:40 GMTJASBhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32298.aspxHi,<br/>I have 30 year old convictions, mainly juvenile and final one at 18 years old, all of which are now spent and filtered.<br/><br/>I need to visit India on business later this year, and as I understand it the entry rules changed in 2018 so you now hSun, 20 Feb 2022 15:17:45 GMTBigRedhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32103.aspxI am interested in visiting my boyfriend in HCM Vietnam later this year, if covid allows. I am on a 10 yr SOR. Here is what I found. if anyone has other information please share :<br/><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"><br/>Yes, in mosFri, 21 Jan 2022 15:54:31 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost32104.aspxI also want to visit friends in Singapore and maybe link the visit to a trip to Vietnam. makes sense. So as a British citizen on a 10 year SOR can i just fill in the e-visa and enter? here is what i found :<br/><br/>If you are a British citizen traveling Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:03:57 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost26962.aspxThis is not something that I had considered doing, but lets say I visit Portugal, then Spain (as I have informed my PPU) but during my travelling decide I want to fly to Italy and then return to Spain as planned? I cannot inform any UK police station whilTue, 16 Jun 2020 21:43:55 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost27233.aspxDoes anyone have experience of travelling to Marakesh when subject to SOR.....not on licence&nbsp;<br/>Thanks&nbsp;Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:54:05 GMTSurvivanthttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost26442.aspxI would love to take an holiday again in Thailand, and from my research online it seems that the Immigration do NOT ask about convictions. So it is straight forward for me to book a trip and meet my friend for a holiday. But is it ?<br/>I am on the SOR (iThu, 07 Nov 2019 15:45:44 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost11221.aspxHello,<br>i have a 1 year 6 month suspended sentence for possession of class A drugs in spain- which does show up on my uk crb check by the way.<br>By the time i want to travel to either mexico or Dominican republic my suspended sentence will be over withTue, 27 Aug 2019 10:51:11 GMTHayley85https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost11244.aspxVery much a long shot here but has anyone travelled or tried to travel to Russia whilst under the SOR? I'm not convinced Russia is the place I want to go to regardless of whether or not I have a spent offence, but I'm mulling it over for a short holiday.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:51:05 GMTBThttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost25882.aspxI am writing this to save potential travellers the agony of being refused entry, with a criminal conviction.<br/><br/>I recently flew to Auckland thinking I did not need any back up documentation as I am an English citizen and I did not require a Visa. YeTue, 02 Apr 2019 09:55:42 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost25015.aspxWe often talk about human rights on these forums, and it seems that those of us who have a criminal record seem to be cast aside when it comes to fairness. I am talking in particular about travelling to countries for a holiday. We make the effort and the Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:09:39 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost24849.aspxTitle says it allTue, 05 Dec 2017 11:30:36 GMTjcm-1590https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost24370.aspxHi All<br/><br/>Has anybody had any experience of travelling to and working in South Africa with a criminal record. The UK seems so risk adverse nowadays that I can't help thinking that I'd be better off working abroad.<br/><br/>From what I've read on theWed, 25 Jan 2017 17:11:27 GMTDazziehttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost11393.aspxHas anybody had any problems getting in to Dubai or Abu Dhabi with a Conviction of any kind. Id be interested to Know as it is a none Visa Country (for uk passport holders) and I cant seem to find out much info at all.<br><br>CheersSun, 15 Dec 2013 19:37:59 GMTRedcookyhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost11770.aspxMaybe IanC can help advise with this one or if anybody else has any experience in TEFL abroad....?<br><br>I'm considering going abroad and teach English as a Foreign language. I did do some before over 10 years ago. I'm interested in teaching in China. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:50:16 GMTAder1https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost11654.aspx<font face="Lucida Console" size="1">I was wondering if anybody had information or personal experience of living and working in Thailand with a serious criminal record ?.</font></div><div><font face="Lucida Console" size="1">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:21:17 GMThttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost12164.aspxthe china visa application has a q 'have you ever been convicted of a crime in china or any other country'. what to do????Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:02:16 GMTforever changes