I found out through this awesome site I can get a pass port being a felon.

But, on your pass port does it say some where what your crime is?
I would hate to be in an airport and having some one looking at my passport and having him ask me qyestions about my prior felony?

Hi, mishelly3!

On a passport it doesn't list any sort of crimes that you have committed. A passport is just for positive, legally documented identification of yourself.

I wish you well!

I found out through this awesome site I can get a pass port being a felon.

But, on your pass port does it say some where what your crime is?
I would hate to be in an airport and having some one looking at my passport and having him ask me qyestions about my prior felony?



There is nothing on a passport about previous crimes. It's ID. Also, a passport allows you to LEAVE the US; whether other Countries will allow you to enter is their choice. Canada, for example, is not allowing convicted felons into the Country.

Anyone who looks at your passport and then "runs" your name will see your criminal conviction.

There is nothing on a passport about previous crimes. It's ID. Also, a passport allows you to LEAVE the US; whether or not other Countries will allow you to enter is their choice. Canada, for example, is not allowing convicted felons into the Country.

Anyone who looks at your passport and then "runs" your name will see your criminal conviction.

Just as an addition here, Canada will allow convicted felons into their country, but only after an elapsed period after the conviction for the felony.

Just as an addition here, Canada will allow convicted felons into their country, but only after an elapsed period of time after the conviction for the felony.


The Law is: "If you were convicted of or committed a criminal offence outside Canada, you may overcome this criminal inadmissibility by applying for rehabilitation, or
You may be deemed to have been rehabilitated if at least ten years have passed since you completed the sentence imposed upon you, or since you committed the offence, if the offence is one that would, in Canada, be an indictable offence punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of less than ten years.

If the offence is one that would, in Canada, be prosecuted summarily and if you were convicted for two (2) or more such offences, that period is at least five (5) years after the sentences imposed were served or to be served."

There is no 100%" rule and last I knew Canada was still turning back people with alcohol-related offenses years ago. You are advised that entering Canada is a privilege, not a right, and turned back. Then it's up to you to argue (from a distance) in whatever way you think is appropriate.

Thanks for the elaboration, Judy!

Thanks for the elaboration, Judy!



I know that because a friend of mine has a 12 year old DWI and got turned back last Saturday, despite reservations in Canada, despite nothing since then, and given the "privilege" line. And she wasn't driving!

(And she was on a date and apparently he was rather... shocked to find out this way.)

Thank you so much for all the great advise,
You guys are awesome...


Thanks again

The passport as noted is only a form of identification, But customs can often check criminal backgrounds on their computers.

And beyond a passport, to enter most countries you need a visa also