Traveling to London with a dismissed misdemeanor [duplicate]

So I am US citizen and I want to travel to the UK but I heard you have to wait 12 months after you have gotten off probation. My misdemeanor only came with a fine, but I wanted to get it removed from my record, so I asked for a withheld judgment which they gave me 6 months of unsupervised probation before I could apply to have it dismissed from my record. So my trip date falls 3 months short of a year from the end of that probation. I want to know that since I got the misdemeanor dismissed will that affect me? Should I wait the year or can I go earlier?

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Best Answer

I heard you have to wait 12 months after you have gotten off probation

There are no "have to"'s whatsoever in this regard. You don't get a ban due to probation.

At the end of the day, a single misdemeanour is not normally a cause for concern. To be safe, you could bring documentation about your misdemeanour and probation, and if, by chance, the UK border officers ask about convictions, tell them the truth.

Bottom line: yes, you can visit the UK immediately if you want.

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Can you travel to London with a misdemeanor?

Applicants for entry clearance and those applying to remain in this country are checked for UK criminal convictions. Those seeking permission to enter the UK will normally be refused if they have previously been convicted of a criminal offence punishable by at least 12 months imprisonment.

Can you travel to Europe with a misdemeanor?

Travelers going to Europe with a criminal record for a holiday are currently not asked about minor offenses, especially upon entry to any of the 26 countires in the Schengen passport-free zone. Travelers with more serious offenses may face problems entering the Schengen Area ETIAS countries for short stays.

Can you travel the world with a misdemeanor?

Travelers convicted of misdemeanors are unlikely to be banned from entering the country. However, anyone with a criminal record for more serious or recent crimes may face additional entry restrictions or a travel ban.

Does the UK share criminal records with other countries?

The UK does not routinely share criminal record information with overseas authorities. For this reason, if you declare a criminal record on your visa application form, you may be required to provide a copy of your criminal record as part of your application.

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