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Donald Trump’s murder conviction now means he is banned in a number of countries, including Canada and the UK

Donald Trump’s murder conviction now means he is banned in a number of countries, including Canada and the UK

Now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, his list of countries to visit has gotten a lot shorter.

Trump was found guilty on Thursday of 34 counts of falsifying records in an effort to keep adult film star Stormy Daniels quiet about an affair that took place in the 2000s. That means certain freedoms that once enjoyed Mr. Trump could be out of his reach — and could have a serious effect on his ability to carry out his presidential duties, including travel to foreign countries.

Nearly 40 nations — including Canada and Britain — have strict policies when it comes to allowing people with criminal records to cross their borders, and barring a special accommodation, Trump would be held to the same standards. It is unclear whether he will be allowed to visit if he wins the presidential election in November, but he remains a felon.

Here are just five of the 37 nations that can now bar Trump from entry now that he’s a felon:

Former President Donald Trump may be barred from entering 37 countries now that he is a convicted felon (AP)Former President Donald Trump may be barred from entering 37 countries now that he is a convicted felon (AP)

Former President Donald Trump may be barred from entering 37 countries now that he is a convicted felon (AP)

Israel

Despite Trump once retweeting someone calling him the “King of Israel” and bragging about moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, Trump may not be able to visit the nation now that he is a felon.

Israel reserves the right to deny entry to anyone with a criminal record, including felonies. Israel’s border control forces have the authority to deny entry to anyone suspected of a crime or with a record, and Trump meets both conditions.

Canada

According to the Canadian government’s tourism center, any “US citizen or permanent resident who has a criminal conviction on their criminal record may be considered inadmissible to Canada for immigration purposes or even if they are only coming to Canada to visit.”

Canada even retains the right to ban individuals “arrested or charged with a criminal offense … even if you have not been convicted,” meaning Trump would have faced problems visiting the US’s northern neighbor at the time who was accused.

The government notes that “an offense will likely result in inadmissibility.”

Then-President Donald Trump talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the plenary session of the 2019 NATO summit (AFP via Getty Images)Then-President Donald Trump talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the plenary session of the 2019 NATO summit (AFP via Getty Images)

Then-President Donald Trump talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the plenary session of the 2019 NATO summit (AFP via Getty Images)

Japan

Japan is quite strict with its immigration and visitation rules, including laws barring the entry of convicted felons.

Under Japanese law, anyone convicted of violating “any regulatory law” in any country and sentenced to “imprisonment with or without labor for 1 year or more, or an equivalent penalty” may be barred from entry.

Japanese law notes that people convicted of a “political crime” are not subject to these rules. In Trump’s mind, at least, he might qualify to visit under those terms. It is unclear whether Japan would buy his version of events.

UK

Under UK law, an offender can visit Ireland and Scotland with certain restrictions and requirements in place. However, the UK can deny access to convicted criminals.

Unless an “immigration officer is satisfied that admission would be justified on strong compassionate grounds”, he can refuse access to any convicted person as long as the offense he committed would also be punishable by prison in the UK.

In 2019, British Prime Minister Theresa May, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the 75th D-Day Commemoration on June 5 in Portsmouth, England.  (Getty Images)In 2019, British Prime Minister Theresa May, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the 75th D-Day Commemoration on June 5 in Portsmouth, England.  (Getty Images)

In 2019, British Prime Minister Theresa May, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the 75th D-Day Commemoration on June 5 in Portsmouth, England. (Getty Images)

China

China has strict policies when admitting anyone across its borders. Chinese officials conduct character assessments on anyone applying for a visa, and this includes a criminal background check, including felonies.

Even minor offenses can bar someone from entering China, so Mr. Trump might not be able to scold the Chinese in person if he were ever so inclined.

Full list of countries that restrict visits by criminals

  1. Argentine

  2. Australia

  3. Brazil

  4. Cambodia

  5. Canada

  6. Chile

  7. China

  8. Cuba

  9. dominican republic

  10. Egypt

  11. Ethiopia

  12. Hong Kong

  13. India

  14. Indonesia

  15. IRAN

  16. Ireland

  17. Israel

  18. Japan

  19. Kenya

  20. Malaysia

  21. Macau

  22. Mexico

  23. Morocco

  24. Nepal

  25. new zealand

  26. Peru

  27. Philippines

  28. Singapore

  29. South Africa

  30. South Korea

  31. Taiwan

  32. Tanzania

  33. Tunisia

  34. Turkey

  35. Ukraine

  36. United Arab Emirates

  37. UK