Travelling to specific countries

Australia I would like to go on holiday to Australia. Will my criminal record be a problem? If you are a UK (or EU) citizen and you wish to travel to Australia for business or leisure, you can apply for an eVisitor visa. This allows you to visit Australia for up to three months at a time...
Canada Changes to the entry requirements for Canada were implemented in March 2016. These changes mean that UK citizens need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to fly or transit through Canada. If you are not a UK citizen, check the Canadian Embassy website to find out if you need an eTA or visitors...
China Do British Citizens need a visa for China? British passport holders visiting mainland China for whatever reason must hold a valid Chinese visa. From 10th December 2018, the Chinese Embassy has introduced a new website to streamline and improve efficiency for online visa applications and appointments. You must apply for your visa via www.visaforchina.org Does...
India Do British Citizens need a visa for India? Yes. British passport holders need a visa to visit India. From 1st April 2017, you can apply for an e-visitor from the Indian Government’s e-visitor website. Do they ask about criminal records? Yes. As part of the e-visitor application they ask about criminal records. They ask the...
Japan Do British Citizens need a visa for Japan? No, British Citizens can enter Japan as a visitor for up for 90 days. If you are visiting Japan for any other purposes (e.g. work or studying) you will need to obtain a valid visa from the Japanese Embassy. Do they ask about criminal records? Yes, on...
Mexico Do British Citizens need a visa for Mexico? No. British citizens do not need a visa to visit Mexico for tourist purposes. You will need to complete an immigration form and have it with you when you arrive and leave Mexico. This form is known as a Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM). You can complete the...
Morocco Do British Citizens need a visa for Morocco? British nationals don’t need a visa to enter Morocco for the purpose of tourism for up to 3 months. Do I need to declare my conviction on entry to Morocco? The landing card in Morocco does not ask for a disclosure of criminal records.  The information required...
New Zealand I hope to travel to New Zealand for fewer than six months. Will my criminal record be a problem? If you are a UK citizen and intending to travel to New Zealand for fewer than six months, you can apply for a Visa Waiver. You can’t apply for a Visa Waiver prior to travelling. You...
Philippines Do British Citizens need a visa for the Philippines? No. British citizens can enter the Philippines for up to 30 days visa free. If  you intend to stay for longer than 30 days, you can apply for a tourist visa from the Philippines Embassy Do they ask about criminal records? If you arrive in the...
South Africa Do British Citizens need a visa for South Africa? British nationals visiting South Africa for tourism or business purposes for a period of up to 90 days do not need a visa. Do I need to declare my conviction on arrival? You are required to complete a Traveler Card when you arrive  and leave South...