Live/Study/Work other EU countries with UK Criminal Record

[europian]

Hello, I am a UK citizen with a number of criminal convictions, all spent under the rehabilitation of offenders (i.e more than 5 years ago) act in the UK but still on records. Would this be a problem for studing and working in other EU nations? Is it reasonable grounds to deny a studying visa? Also can I take my kitten, Simba?

[sakura]

Hello, I am a UK citizen with a number of criminal convictions, all spent under the rehabilitation of offenders (i.e more than 5 years ago) act in the UK but still on records. Would this be a problem for studing and working in other EU nations? Is it reasonable grounds to deny a studying visa? Also can I take my kitten, Simba?

Err...if you are a UK citizen you don't need a visa to live/study/work anywhere in the EU (except, I believe, new EU countries). So you should be ok. For certain jobs/courses where you need a CRB, of course you would have to disclose your criminal record (e.g. if you want to work as a police officer, or study social work). Generally, a criminal conviction does not preclude you from free movement (although it depends what conviction we are talking about...murder, rape, etc?).

As for your kitten....s/he can travel with you. I know that, for dogs, they need an 'animal passport', but for cats I do not know. Just make sure that s/he has all the necessary medical checks (e.g. if you are moving to a much hotter climate like Greece). Also, pet insurance - it might differ in other EU countries so be sure to check that out before arriving at your destination.

[Christophe]

Information about pet travel (including cats) can be found on the DEFRA website here.

As far as I know, pet animals can travel to EU countries (and a number of non-EU countries) and re-enter the UK without needing a passport. Your vet would be able to advise further.

Good luck with it all!

[europian]

lol no not rape or murder.

thanks for your infos