Can a felon obtain a passport?

Question

Can a felon obtain a passport?

Answer 1

I hope not!!!

Answer 2

If it to leave the USA, I'll  see that a felon gets one.

Answer 3

You haven't specified what country, but in the US any citizen can have a US passport as long as they do not fall under a specific provision that forbids them from leaving the country; for example, if the applicant is the subject of an outstanding federal warrant of arrest for a felony, or subject to a criminal court order forbidding departure from the United States for some other reason.  Since a 'felon' is normally defined as someone who has committed a felony at any time, most US citizens with their felonious pasts behind them are entitled to passports.

Here is more information on what sorts of people might be refused US passports:

Under 22 CFR 51.70 a passport also can be denied for a number of reasons, including if the applicant:

(1) Has not repaid certain loans received from the United States (as of April 1995, these include repatriation loans, emergency medical assistance loans, and short-term diet

program loans);

(2) Is the subject of an outstanding federal warrant of arrest for a felony or subject

to a criminal court order forbidding departure from the United States;

(3) Is subject to a court order authorizing commitment to a mental institution; has been declared legally incompetent (unless accompanied by a guardian or other responsible person);

(4) Is the subject of a request for extradition or provisional arrest for extradition which has been presented to the government of a foreign country;

(5) Is under the age of 18, unmarried and not in the U.S. military service, unless a person having legal custody authorizes issuance of the passport and agrees to reimburse the U.S. Government for any funds advanced to enable the minor to travel to the United States; or

(6) If the Secretary of State determines that the applicant’s activities abroad are causing, or likely to cause, serious damage to the national security or the foreign policy of the United States (22 CFR 51.70).

Answer 4

Depending on what the crime was and how long ago it was, you may be able to get a passport. But, not every country will let you in with a criminal record. You would have to have a look at immagration and what the requirements are.

Answer 5

As a general rule for most countries, yes.

Obviously the reason lies on the fact that tey're hoping you get the h**l out and become somebody else's problem.

Some countries, like morocco, even escort their criminals to the border to dump them on their neighbors.

however, and also as a general principle, pending warrants are checked when you apply for a passport.

Edit: Thumb me down is NOT a felony. ;o)

Answer 6

no............

Answer 7

Sorry not felon can get a passport,visa,greencard or a citizenship.