MORE THAN 20 YEARS CRIMINAL RECORD CAN STILL GET D7 VISA?

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lesliepanto3New member12 July 2023 06:07:43

Hi Im planning to move in Portugal later , but I have convection and its felony but its long time ago like more than 20 years but never went to prison only in jail for 2 years . And I never convicted any crimes after that. Now my concern is my past criminal record can affect on my d7 visa? I hope someone can give me an idea.

Thank You

slugsurmamates Serial expat

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slugsurmamatesSerial expat12 July 2023 06:33:35

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I think you may be ok and the convictions "spent ".聽 You do not list the country but by use of word "felony" I suspect North America .

These are the UK Guidelines for convictions kept on record.

If US/Canada similar, I guess that your very past history will not show up - unless for specific crimes.

lesliepanto3 New member

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lesliepanto3New member12 July 2023 06:52:12

Oh Thank you for the response, it sounds good but about the specific crimes may I know what it maybe?

lesliepanto3 New member

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lesliepanto3New member12 July 2023 07:01:31

@slugsurmamates My crime is SO ( Consexual conduct with a minor) more than 20 years ago . So assume that Portugal Law dont care the history of your crime if its more than 20 years. Correct me if im wrong.

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert12 July 2023 07:05:59

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@slugsurmamates My crime is SO ( Consexual conduct with a minor) more than 20 years ago . So assume that Portugal Law dont care the history of your crime if its more than 20 years. Correct me if im wrong.
-@lesliepanto3

Why are you asking the same question as you did yesterday? Then delete your account?

You were given perfectly fine information yesterday!!聽

slugsurmamates Serial expat

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slugsurmamatesSerial expat12 July 2023 07:08:47

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I don't know specifically.

I'd suggest researching if your country continues to list the specific crime against you after a set number of years.

Remember that these laws change frequently which may be in your favour or possibly not.

Check if there have been updates in law and reporting criteria meantime since then.

If it does not then Portugal will not be informed whether it is a more serious crime in Portuguese - or any other - jurisdiction or not.

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert12 July 2023 07:13:40

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I don't know specifically.
I'd suggest researching if your country continues to list the specific crime against you after a set number of years.
Remember that these laws change frequently which may be in your favour or possibly not.
Check if there have been updates in law and reporting criteria meantime since then.
If it does not then Portugal will not be informed whether it is a more serious crime in Portuguese - or any other - jurisdiction or not.
-@slugsurmamates

They were already given information yesterday /forum/viewtopic.php?id=1005795

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

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JohnnyPTPortugal Expert12 July 2023 07:19:16

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Hi Leslie,

Please do not repeat the same question in different threads. The answer is here in post #6...

/forum/viewtopic.php?id=989907

You need to get used to translating if you plan to live in a country where the native language is not english....

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lesliepanto3 New member

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lesliepanto3New member12 July 2023 07:30:43

@SimCityAT Its because I use my work email account the first time I register here and I don't want my personal message go to my work email cz sometimes office mate use that email.