Will the United Kingdom know about a serious felony conviction from the United States upon entry at the airport in London?
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Seriously, yes.
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Very probably. Sort your visa out *before* traveling. Martha Stewart just got refused a visa.
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Yes, most of the laws here in the U.S are based off of English law, penalties is where we differ.
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Apparently so. I'm pretty sure that's why Martha Stewart isn't allowed back into England.
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customs might find something wrong if you have a felony. I have never had this problem so that is all i can say
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Convictions are not tested at first in the airport, it depends on who you are and how long you want to stay, of course from where you are coming, but I have to warn you that we British are more careful
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I think Martha Stewart was trying to obtain a regular "Visa" for business purposes. The U.K. Border Agency's website doesn't list a criminal conviction as being a bar to "visiting" the U.K., but does list such things as having sufficient funds, a place to stay and a return airline ticket. Does anyone know if there is a distinction between a regular "Visa" and a "Visit Visa" that would make it possible to visit with a felony conviction? I note that the landing card doesn't even ask if you've been convicted of a felony.
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