Entering DR from Canada with a Criminal Record

Jroc · #1 03-22-2006, 03:29 PM

Hey guys I've browsed the site for a while and decided this would be the best place to ask my question since travel agencies keep giveing us the runaround. A few of us are planning to go to POP for a week and the problem is one of my friends has a criminal record. The record is minor and resulted in only a fine (no probation or anything). I was just wondering if he will be able to come with us because I'd rather not bring him if it will be a problem. I've been told that it probably wont be an issue but just thought that I would check with someon who might actually know

Thanks guys

A.J. · #2 03-22-2006, 04:33 PM

Can he get a passport? if so then probably not a problem unless he is on some wanted list.

Getting into the DR with a criminal record would only be a problem if he either commited the crime in the DR and was wanted or the crime was so heinous he is well known internationally.

british bulldog · #3 03-22-2006, 04:40 PM

No problema,it will be like home from home for him down here!!!!!!

Ken · #4 03-22-2006, 04:47 PM

From your description, it doesn't sound like serious enough offense to cause the authorities here to be concerned. If his travel documents are in order, he will most likely pass through immigration in the normal manner. If he were planning to live here and apply for residency, I suppose there could be a problem, but it would depend on how your local authorities described him. But since he is coming as a tourist, bring him along.

Jroc · #5 03-22-2006, 05:57 PM

As for if he can get a passport I'm not sure because I was told all we needed was our birth certificates and drivers licences for ID but I should look into that I appreciate everyones input

A.J. · #6 03-22-2006, 06:24 PM

Is he wanted or on parole? like I said before you won't have a problem getting him into the DR, but if it was serious enough you may have a problem getting him out of canada.
Check with Foriegn Affairs Canada
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

I had plenty of clients who had minor records come down to the DR, just make sure he does not do anything stupid that could get him in trouble again.

Jroc · #7 03-22-2006, 08:21 PM

no no nobody is wanted or on parole haha
I think he should be ok
Thanks again everyone I appreciate the help

Jasper · #8 03-22-2006, 09:01 PM

is his name karla? i heard karla had applied for a passport(!)

Jroc · #9 03-23-2006, 08:19 AM

hahaha no not Karla

Baby Girl · #10 03-24-2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jroc

Hey guys I've browsed the site for a while and decided this would be the best place to ask my question since travel agencies keep giveing us the runaround. A few of us are planning to go to POP for a week and the problem is one of my friends has a criminal record. The record is minor and resulted in only a fine (no probation or anything). I was just wondering if he will be able to come with us because I'd rather not bring him if it will be a problem. I've been told that it probably wont be an issue but just thought that I would check with someon who might actually know

Thanks guys

Like others have said .... unless he is a wanted fugitve it shouldnt be a problem

I have a very close friend who travelled to the DR at Chirtsmas time, who has a criminal record. Not just including a fine .... He is on probation, with community service and is checked up o n every month and it was ok to go to the DR for a week.

So my guess is it shouldnt be a problem (unless he is wanted in the DR or on America's Most Wanted!! LOL). But just to make sure if he has a Parole Officer it would be smart to check with him/her first. The first thing my friend did was check with his PR to make sure there weren't any problems!

*Baby Girl