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  • Nov 17, 2008, 08:50 AM
    gingerlynn
    Can I travel to Israel from U.S. with felony on my record
    Hello - I have just renewed my passport and want to travel to Israel for the holidays. I've tried calling all different type of Israeli embassies but no one seems to know. I'm hoping you can help. I have a felony on my record. I don't know where to look to find out which countries I am allowed you to visit.

    Thank you so much! And hoping you can help.
  • Nov 17, 2008, 08:55 AM
    excon
    Hello ginger:

    I visited Israel a couple years ago. I have several felonies. I had no trouble. I ALSO didn't give them a heads up that I'd be arriving there. THAT ain't going to help.

    excon
  • Nov 17, 2008, 09:42 AM
    gingerlynn
    Thank you - I just renewed my passport with chip- travel to israel
    Does any one know what this chip is for? THANK YOU. I want to travel to Israel & afraid my whole record will come up.
  • Nov 17, 2008, 10:53 AM
    lawanwadee

    These regulations are new.. in case you don't need a visa, they will know from info in the chip of your passport... So as soon as you get off the plane, they will send you back. Remember Martha Stewart was sending back from UK?

    The safest choice is contact the nearest consulate, call or email, etc. Or you may ask the visa agencies, most have updated info about this issue.
  • Nov 17, 2008, 10:54 AM
    lawanwadee

    I answer this question here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/immigr...rd-281893.html

    Will keep you update on how to file a waiver, etc.
  • Nov 17, 2008, 11:20 AM
    gingerlynn
    Lawanwadee - spoke to Israeli Consulate
    Hi and thank you so much. I just spoke to the Israeli Consulate in Washington as well as the police at the Embassy - they said I was OK to go. I don't need a Visa, just a passport. Should I trust this? It's that chip that makes me nervous.

    Thanks a million!
  • Nov 17, 2008, 11:43 AM
    lawanwadee

    If the consulate said OK, it should not be a problem. Only know that it's so tough in UK.

    Have fun! :)
  • Jan 19, 2009, 02:19 AM
    Judy Del Priore
    My husband and I want to visit Israel.
    I have heard the airlines will let you buy a ticket to anywhere but when you get to your destination the country checks if you have any felony convictions and sends you back. I don't want that to happen to me. I want to know before I go.
  • Jan 19, 2009, 11:18 AM
    lawanwadee
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Judy Del Priore View Post
    My husband and I want to visit Israel.
    I have heard the airlines will let you buy a ticket to anywhere but when you get to your destination the country checks if you have any felony convictions and sends you back. I don't want that to happen to me. I want to know before I go.

    If you or your husband have prior criminal record, you should contact the embassy of that country before you buy ticket. Ask the consul if this would be a problem, or in case it would, what should you do such as file a waiver, etc.
  • Mar 10, 2011, 09:09 AM
    ksakuraba
    It is a complete rumor about being denied entry into israel with a felony, just visited israel in July 2010 with a class 6 felony , had no problem getting in , they don't care.
  • Mar 10, 2011, 10:19 AM
    AK lawyer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ksakuraba View Post
    ... class 6 felony ...

    Is that like sixth grade?

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