As of December 3, 2013, I have been told that sex offenders are denied entry into Mexico.

Read this link---

http://tinyurl.com/mxtpgf7

Also here is some information coming from a Texas organization called TexasVoices, a sex offender advocacy site.

"Just for your info: Three of our RSO members were denied access into Mexico (Cabo San Lucas and Cosumel) in the last few of months. They basically had to get back on the plane and head home.

If anyone travels out-side the US, please let me know the out-come so that I can pass along info to others who may need to know."

I would say that he will not be allowed to enter Mexico.

I hate like hell to be the bearer of bad news, but it is better to know now than to cause an embarrassment for him later.

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allwaysbyhisside, there's also a lot of discussion/experiences of travel locally,nationally, and international on CARSOL's site, a state affiliate of RSOL National. Quite a lot of it is related to Mexico.

http://californiarsol.org/

Dave in the Philippines

From what I can tell part of the issue is with plane travel.

SO's are being flagged in a shared database.

I am also looking to travel and I can't find out if:

1. The rejections for entering countries are due to US localities notifying / putting a passport flag on a person who has given notice they intend to travel. (21 day notice required in AWA states - not CA)

Or

2. If they have access to FBI/criminal histories and see them when passports are scanned?

Do the people he work with know his status? If so I'd risk it because it sounds like he's not flying and if they don't get notice / he isn't flagged then maybe there won't be a problem.

If Mexico does turn him back does he have a way to get back?

By the way- I want to go to Costa Rica and they ban 'sex offenders' but I can't tell if that is REGISTERED SOs or if they can run a full background check or if even SOs no longer on the registry are still flagged on passports?

Ivy,
I believe Costa Rica is tied t the Interpol database. If so, the conviction will pop up and you will be denied entry. They have become like Canada in not allowing anyone with a sex offense in.
I have the same question about those previously registered. What then? I guess calling the Consulate would be a good place to start for most countries.

Thanks to our friend, Dave, here is the link you need to follow.

http://tinyurl.com/pynjqe6

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And my question is still unanswered. What if you no longer are Registered. I guess I'll find out the hard way. Besides, if there is no one to inform, there is no one to red flag a passport, I think?

From what I understand, it's seeming like even if a person is off the registry, they are still encountering problems in certain countries. Some countries specify if you are CURRENTLY on a registry, some if you have ever been convicted of a sex offense, and some if you have ANY felony conviction. It's a mess.

There are new stories from folks every day, with a multitude of experiences.

Dave in the Philippines

Thanks for all the great info. He told me some more details, looks like the boat will be heading out of San Diego than traveling 100 miles off shore, they will need to get a Mexico fishing license but they will only be staying on the boat than after a day of fishing travel back to San Diego...never setting foot on land in Mexico. His passport is expired and they told him all he needs his is drivers license.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he will be ok. He will only be in California three, four days tops...does he need to notify the current state we are in that he is leaving and would he need to register in California (or since he will be less than five days, will he not have too?) we are new to this whole registry thing, so I really do appreciate everyone's help.

hey rew I know its off topic , but is that a beautiful pit bull I see in your picture ?,

Dave,
I know Canada is in the "ever" category. I would love to find a listing somewhere of which country does what.

There's gotta be a be all end all data base for traveling with convictions, off the list, on, etc.

I did find this but not very helpful.
http://www.paep.uscourts.gov/images/Travel%20Restrictions.pdf

Ok, this is what I know guys, First of all, like I said, there's a certain disparity on the topic. Different folks at different levels on or off the registry have related different things, from being turned away, to politely letting you through. the consensus is, that it's getting harder all the time, with more and more counties denying you entry. Now, for info, here's a listing of sites that cover some travel restrictions for registrants. Again, this info may not be up to date, as the laws are always changing, Rew, Derek, feel frre to help me out and chime in if you see or think off something.

Ok, first off. There's a current, open thread on the CA RSOL site for experiences with travel.

http://californiarsol.org/2014/06/international-megans-law-rso-travel-issues/

http://californiarsol.org/2013/01/international-travel/

http://californiarsol.org/2014/06/phillipine-bureau-of-immigration-bans-alien-sex-offenders-in-the-country/

Derek Logue has put together some info. http://www.oncefallen.com/travel.html

Mary Devoy has compiled some links on her page for VA, but it also covers national and international travel. http://restoringintegritytovirginiaregistry.blogspot.com/p/whetherits-traveling-for-school-work.html

eAdvocate has info on his blog regarding travel for registrants.

http://eadvocate-community.blogspot.com/search/label/T%3A%20International%20Travel%20Resources

http://eadvocate-community.blogspot.com/search/label/T%3A%20International%20Travel%20Work%20Group

http://eadvocate-community.blogspot.com/search/label/T%3A%20Travel%20to%20Foreign%20Countries

http://eadvocate-community.blogspot.com/search/label/T%3A%20Travel%20Vacation%20and%20Other%20Trips

See if that helps guys.

Dave in the Philippines

Hurting,

No, that is my dog. He is mostly a lab but has a lot of "mutt" in him. I rescued him from the dog pound.

He is quite a dog. I have a lot of cats and kittens and I am afraid a pit bull would harm them. Hell, a pitbull might even eat me some day.

His name is "Buddy" cuz he is my buddy. The other night he killed a coyote and brought him back to me.

I live on eight acres and the house sits about 500 feet off the road with a long driveway from the road to my house. Buddy guards the property. ha ha He will lay on the ground out there or on the porch and if anyone turns from the main road onto my driveway, he just raises hell. He alerts me to any unwanted visitors. He is very territorial. They don't get over 100 feet down my driveway before he sees them.

Every single lady and people in rural areas should have a dog of some kind. He does not have to be a killer dog, but just one that will bark when someone is around.

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