Going to Japan with a Criminal Record New Advice.

jayson7131 · (#1 (**permalink**))

I'm Going to Japan in April for 2 weeks with a criminal record any advice on weather i should check off No in the disembarkation / embarkment cards where it asks if i was convicted of a crime to avoid possible headaches and issues with immigration? I dont know what information is stored on the fingerprint database. Any updated help will be appreciated thank you

RadioKid · (#2 (**permalink**))

Immigration office will not refuse you if your criminal record is "light" one.

As I can not translate legal words correctly, ask Japanese embassy in Canada.

jayson7131 · (#3 (**permalink**))

its a felony but its from 2006 and i didnt even know it was my record i thought it was a misdemeanor ,Offense Description: USE PARAPHERNALIA, DP when i looked up my background i already booked my flights and hotel so should i just not volunteer information that i was convicted i see alot of people did that and got away but im wondering now with the new fingerprinting what do they have access too?

RadioKid · (#4 (**permalink**))

I can not understand what you posted. I'm sorry.

jayson7131 · (#5 (**permalink**))

ya thats no help lol

Sangetsu · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by jayson7131

I'm Going to Japan in April for 2 weeks with a criminal record any advice on weather i should check off No in the disembarkation / embarkment cards where it asks if i was convicted of a crime to avoid possible headaches and issues with immigration? I dont know what information is stored on the fingerprint database. Any updated help will be appreciated thank you

Immigration in Japan will usually just take your thumb print, and that is not necessarily to check for a criminal record, just to make sure that two people don't try to use the same passport to enter or leave the country. Apparently to many Japanese, most foreigners look alike.

If you are allowed to get a valid passport, then there are no restrictions against your traveling, and you shouldn't have any trouble visiting Japan, unless your name is on a watch list of some type.

In Japan, they pretty much take you at your word, for better or worse.

jayson7131 · (#7 (**permalink**))

THANKS ALOT FINALY A GOOD ANSWER

now i wont be paranoid the next 5 months over something stupid lol