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The list of Offences below is design to help you find the approprite information, as we appreciate that it may be difficult to know which area of law you should search in. Please click one of the letters above to be taken the relevant letter of the alphabet, then click the link on the right to be taken to an article about the specific offence. | top |
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- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Argentina
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Austria is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
There should be no issue if the offence is nothing that is to Austria's detriment, and the offence is not outstanding.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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- Bangladesh
- Barbados
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Belgium is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
There is no policy on excluding travelers with minor convictions from entering Belgium A police check relating to the last 5 years is requested with every long stay visa application. If a criminal history appears on the police check, the application is sent to the Office for Foreigners in Belgium for assessment.
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
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- Cambodia
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Canada - Anyone with a criminal record, including a drink-driving conviction, may be excluded from Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued.
If you were convicted of or committed a criminal offence outside Canada, you may overcome the inadmissibility of entering Canada by applying for rehabilitation. Alternatively, you may be deemed rehabilitated if a certain period of time has passed since the offence.
If you were charged with an offence but no conviction was recorded, you may enter Canada as a visitor but you should carry with you the documents showing that no conviction was recorded.
- Chile
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China - Australian citizens will need a visa to enter China. The visa application form requires disclosure of any criminal convictions and relevant details.
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
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Czech Republic - The Czech Republic is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Denmark - Denmark is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
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- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
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Estonia - Estonia is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Ethiopia
- European Union
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- Fiji
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Finland is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form
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France is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Germany - Germany is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Ghana
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Greece is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Guatemala
- Guinea
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- Holy See
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Hungary is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Iceland is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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India - While Australian citizens will need a visa to enter India, the application form does not require disclosure of criminal records.
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Indonesia - A tourist visa is required. You need to declare whether or not have ever committed a crime or any offence.
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Iran - While Australian citizens will need a visa to enter Iran, the application form does not require disclosure of criminal records.
- Ireland
- Israel
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Italy is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Japan - They particularly look out for drug convictions, and indictable offences, or where the person has spent a year in jail.
On the incoming passenger card, you will be asked to fill in information regarding whether or not you have received a conviction. If you fill in yes, you will likely be taken aside upon arrival at the airport by the Immigration officers.
However, there are no hard and fast rules, and whether or not you are granted entry is determined on a case-by-case basis. The decision is made at the Immigration officers at the airport in Japan. Therefore, it is best to call your local Consulate to ask them for the telephone number of the Immigration officer of the relevant airport you will be arriving at, and to call the immigration officer. They are likely to want to know the details of your criminal offence. The number in Sydney is 9231 3455. The number in Canberra is 6273 3244.
- Jordan
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- Laos
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Latvia - Latvia is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Libya
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Lithuania is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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- Macedonia
- Malawi
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Malaysia - The principle they apply is that as long as Australia does not convey to Malaysia that you are restricted from travelling, Malaysia will not be concerned about it.
- Mali
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Malta is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
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- Nepal
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Netherlands - Netherlands is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival. For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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New Zealand - Australian citizens and permanent residents do not require a visa to visit New Zealand as a tourist. You will however require a visa for longer term stays.
One of the requirements is that you be of "good character". Having a criminal record may affect your chances of obtaining a New Zealand visa.
You will not be granted a visa if: see: http://glossary.immigration.govt.nz/Goodcharacter.htm
- Nigeria
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Norway is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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- Pakistan
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
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Poland is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Portugal is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
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Singapore - Whether or not entry into Singapore is permitted is determined on a case by case basis. Usually there is no issue unless the offence has something to do with Singapore. It is best to check with Immigration. Phone: 0011 65 6391 6100. E-mail: ica_feedback@ica.gov.sg
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Slovakia is as a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival. For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Slovenia is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
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Spain is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Swaziland
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Sweden is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
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Switzerland is a member of the Schengen States, which do not require Australian citizens travelling to member countries as tourists to obtain a visa prior to arrival. For stays longer than 90 days, you will be required to get a visa. You will have to declare any criminal convictions and related information on the application form.
According to the Swiss consulate, there should not be a problem, unless you are on an international wanted list. Their arrival card does not require you to fill in information about criminal records. In terms of long-term travel, e.g. for work or student exchange, different Cantons have different policies. Therefore it is best to contact the specific migration office of the relevant Canton.
- Syria
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- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom - You will need to apply for a visa. You will need to declare criminal convictions or traffic offences and provide details and documents of the charge, dates and outcome. -
United States of America - Generally, Australian residents are exempt from having to apply for a visa to enter the USA. However, if you have a criminal record, you will need to apply for a visa and must appear for an interview to determine whether or not you are eligible for a visa. You will need to provide details of the conviction and punishment. Whether or not the visa will be issued will depend on the nature and severity of the offence and punishment.
- Uruguay
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