America Visas from the UK

[Louise1234]

Hi,

I am really worried about this so would appreciate any help around! I am 17 years old and next year my b/f, dad and his g/f are all going to america. However when I was 14 I got arrested for shoplifting and only got a slap on the wrist, and a caution, I was under the impression that after I turned 18 my record would be wiped clean. I am now worried that this will not be the case and I will need to apply for a visa to go on holiday? I will be 19 at the time of going on holiday.

[Whickerman]

If your holiday is in the US you don't apply for a visa - you fill out a small form on the plane called a visa waiver. Onthis you declare that you have no convictions - you need to just tick that box and forget about your foolish act as a child. Your record should be sealed when you're 18, but even if not there's going to be no-one checking that you stole some sweeties or lippy. Trust me, they've bigger fish to fry.

Relax and enjoy your hols.

[pink-kittens]

And the US do not have access to UK criminal records anyway.
Enjoy your holiday

[daddies-sauc]

as it was a caution when your were a minor you will be fine, fill in the waiver on the plane and do not tell about your caution you will be fine. i have done it myself

[chrise17]

people have been refused entry at us immigration for not declaring any criminal offences prior to travel spent or current,how do the officials know of the offence?