| Visa Application with Criminal Background | |
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| Jul 21, 2010 12:07 | #191   |
 | I can |
| Jul 27, 2010 17:53 | #192 |
| GUEST74206 | Maybe some of the people here should just say "no" when considering a visit to China. China has a very low crime rate, and they would rather criminals just stay away. They are particularly wary of anyone convicted of a serious crime, which for them would include seemingly minor drug offenses. While it might suck to be held responsible for a crime committed years ago, Chinese officials are more concerned about protecting Chinese citizens than your desire to get a visa. I don't want the US government to grant visas to criminals from other countries, so I can understand why any country would deny visas to criminals. |
| Jul 27, 2010 19:50 | #193 |
| GUEST29193 | iam a canadian citizen my crime was domestic that is 13 years ago and got my canadian pardon guys do you think it will be a problem to travel hongkong just for a day next day i have my conection flight |
| Jul 28, 2010 10:39 | #194 |
| GUEST29193: Say no. A pardon means ypou no longer have a record. |
| Aug 5, 2010 11:20 | #195 |
| GUEST16027 | Honestly. Just say No. I had a warrant. and 3 DWIs. and 2 probation violations. (Not a felon, though..just a misdemeanor for everything) I just marked no. I was admitted in the middle of July 2010. I don't think it matters. If you behave yourself in China, who cares or remembers your record in your home country? |
| Aug 7, 2010 17:13 | #196 |
| GUEST11569 | I am British and have recieved a Chinese Z visa without problems, despite having a conviction for the importation of drugs that is less than 3 years old (it was only for cannabis but the conviction still stands). I basically ignored the box that asks if you have any criminal convictions and put a cross in the box marked 'No'. I have even been given a Russian visa in the past. I know that if you are asked to have a Criminal Records Check/CRB as part of the application process, then there is little chance of getting a visa (if you're like me). If youre not asked for this, they wont pay the money to check, so its fine to lie, hence with China. If you're worried about not getting a visa due to convictions, deny any crimes. I was worried about it so looked on this site and felt I should let you know how my application went. good luck people! |
| Aug 11, 2010 13:18 | #197 |
| GUEST91611 | I agree. I also have a serious criminal record and have recently obtained my work visa. Simply mark "no" and maybe even do express rush service at the embassy if you're worried. Also, realize that "police certificates" can easily be forged. Even in legal ways you can get around it. For example. if you're convicted in one state you can simply go to another state and get a certificate certifying you have no record there. |
| Sep 7, 2010 05:11 | #198 |
| GUEST18974 | I am still in a dilemma about whether to say 'yes' or 'no' on the visa application form. I am going on a 15 day organised tour to China from the UK and intend sending the forms to the visa agent recommended by the travel agent (CIBT). I have spent convictions for shoplifting (2 fines and a conditional discharge) from all of 24 years ago and nothing since. I could include letters as to why these offences occurred (after the sudden death of a baby) and a character reference from my current Headteacher (which he did for me after my latest CRB check - I am a teacher). Or would you still advocate putting 'no'.??? Does anyone know of any person who has received their visa okay, but then got questioned/refused entry at the airport in China?? Any input greatly appreciated, as this is keeping me awake at nights! Thanks. J |
| Sep 8, 2010 03:39 | #199 |
| GUESTJOE | GUEST18974, what I can say is: just say NO if you want to get a visa to China. you can't expect that the visa officers would issue you a visa as you are honest to put a Yes there in the form. |
| Sep 18, 2010 13:36 | #200 |
| GUEST06106 | Hey everyone. I'm applying for a tourist visa in China and have been accepted by a company to teach ESL in Shanghai. I will apply for my Z-Visa while in China. But I'm applying for a tourist visa right now. I was arrested for trespassing, but the charges were "scratched". That's not synonymous with "dropped". In AZ they have the right to take you to court for up to 7 years. So, with an arrest and a charge of trespassing, but no court date I could wait for 7 years and at that time it would be dropped. Sort of effed up, huh? So, do I have a criminal record? Is a criminal record an arrest or a conviction?? Should I declare this? My jail experience in Phoenix was absolutely traumatic, as I didn't even realize I was even trespassing. I was arrested mainly because my boyfriend was Arabic, and the police in Phoenix are absolute racist a-holes. I am seriously a very upstanding citizen, and staying in jail for a day freaked me out. I am VERY scared of going to jail again. I do NOT want to go to jail in China for lying on a VISA application. Is this possible?? What should I do?? |
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