Can a person who has a felony apply and actually recieve a visa?

Question

Can a person who has a felony apply and actually recieve a visa?

Answer 1

a visa to where?  all countries have different laws

Answer 2

It really depends on the severity of the crime, the country you are from and the country in which you are applying for the visa.

I know Canada, US and the UK DO NOT tolerate people with felonies. You will almost instantly be denied a visa if they know you have a felony against you.

I know people who have received visa's with something as severe as an assault charge. It really all depends on your case.

Answer 3

Yes they can but it all depends on the severity of the charge and length of time since the charge. I have a friend whose husband had a felony charge here in the U.S. while he was illegally here and he just received his visa and green card last month so it can be done.

Answer 4

Yes. An alien who has been convicted of a felony can apply for a visa.

Chances are he/she will not be eligible for the visa if the felony is for a crime involving moral turpitude or a controlled substance violation.

Some felonies are not crimes involving moral turpitude, e.g., involuntary manslaughter.

The answer to your question is "yes," one can apply. Can he/she receive a visa? Well, that will depend on the crime committed.