Top Washington Travel GuideRules, Restrictions & Country Entry List for Registrants2025 Edition

Legal Disclaimer

This guide is for informational reentry support only.It is not legal advice or immigration guidance.Travel entry decisions are made solely by:

• U.S. Customs & Border Protection

• The U.S. Marshals Service

• Foreign governments

Always consult a qualified attorney or the destination’s embassy before traveling internationally.

⭐ Introduction

Returning citizens often ask:

• Can I travel internationally if I’m on the registry?

• What countries allow or deny entry?

• Will I know ahead of time if I’m turned away?

• Does dual citizenship give me a clean passport?

This article provides the most complete, accurate, and reentry-friendly travel guide available, specifically for:

• Washington State residents

• Individuals required to register

• People with IML passport identifiers

• Non-profits helping returning citizens

🔵 International Megan’s Law (IML): What It Means for You

IML requires:

1. 21-Day Advance Notice

Registrants must notify their county sheriff 21 days before traveling internationally.

2. Green Notices

The U.S. Marshals Service notifies destination countries about the traveler.

3. Passport Identifier

If the conviction involved a minor, the U.S. passport will contain:

“The bearer was convicted of a sex offense against a minor and is required to register…”

This mark remains until registration ends, regardless of:

• Second passport

• Dual citizenship

• Foreign residency

✈️ The 21-Day Travel Notification Process (Washington State)

Even if you are off community custody, you must:

✔ Notify sheriff in person

✔ Provide all travel details

✔ Provide passport + itinerary

✔ Provide foreign addresses

✔ Provide departure/return dates

✔ Provide airline information

Failure to notify = federal felony.

The sheriff submits the information →U.S. Marshals issue the Green Notice.

🛂 What to Expect at Airports & Borders

At U.S. Departure

• Airlines do NOT see registry or IML status.

• No special screening usually occurs.

At Foreign Arrival

Immigration may:

• Receive a Green Notice

• Scan your passport

• Ask questions

• Approve or deny entry

If Denied

• Temporary holding

• Put on return flight

• Not arrested

• Not charged

⚠️ Will You Know in Advance If You’ll Be Denied?

Usually: NO.

Most countries do not warn you ahead of time, even if they plan to deny entry.

Exceptions that may warn via visa/ETA:

• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• 🇦🇺 Australia

• 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Countries that NEVER warn:

• 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

• 🇨🇱 Chile

• 🇨🇳 China

• most of the world

Most travelers do not find out until they land.

🛂 Does Dual Citizenship Give You a Clean Passport?

❌ No.

Dual citizenship does not remove:

• U.S. registration

• The 21-day notice

• The IML passport mark

✔ You MAY use your second passport to enter other countries

…but you must use your U.S. passport to leave and re-enter the United States.

There is no legal way to bypass U.S. travel restrictions unless you are:

👉 completely relieved of registration.

🌍 **Where Can Registered Travelers Go?

Complete World List by Region (Alphabetical A–Z)**

Below is the cleanest, most accurate breakdown available, organized by region and alphabetized within each region.

Statuses:

• ✔ Allows

• ⚠ Sometimes Allows / Border Discretion

• ❌ Usually Denies

🌏 ASIA (A–Z)

✔ = 41 countries⚠ = 4 countries❌ = 1 country

✔ Generally Friendly Region

Only China consistently denies.

Full Asian list:Afghanistan ✔Armenia ✔Azerbaijan ✔Bahrain ✔Bangladesh ✔Bhutan ✔Brunei ✔Cambodia ✔Cyprus ✔Georgia ✔India ✔Indonesia ✔Iran ✔Iraq ✔Israel ✔Japan ⚠Jordan ✔Kazakhstan ✔Kuwait ✔Kyrgyzstan ✔Laos ✔Lebanon ✔Malaysia ✔Maldives ✔Mongolia ✔Myanmar ✔Nepal ✔North Korea ✔Oman ✔Pakistan ✔Palestine ✔Philippines ⚠Qatar ✔Saudi Arabia ✔Singapore ⚠South Korea ⚠Sri Lanka ✔Syria ✔Taiwan ✔Tajikistan ✔Thailand ✔Timor-Leste ✔Turkey ✔Turkmenistan ✔United Arab Emirates ✔Uzbekistan ✔Vietnam ✔Yemen ✔China ❌

🌍 EUROPE (A–Z)

✔ = Nearly every country❌ = UK only

Europe is the most RSO-friendly region after Africa.

Full European list:Albania ✔Andorra ✔Austria ✔Belarus ✔Belgium ✔Bosnia & Herzegovina ✔Bulgaria ✔Croatia ✔Cyprus ✔Czech Republic ✔Denmark ✔Estonia ✔Finland ✔France ✔Germany ✔Greece ✔Hungary ✔Iceland ✔Ireland ✔Italy ✔Kosovo ✔Latvia ✔Liechtenstein ✔Lithuania ✔Luxembourg ✔Malta ✔Moldova ✔Monaco ✔Montenegro ✔Netherlands ✔North Macedonia ✔Norway ✔Poland ✔Portugal ✔Romania ✔Russia ✔San Marino ✔Serbia ✔Slovakia ✔Slovenia ✔Spain ✔Sweden ✔Switzerland ✔Ukraine ✔United Kingdom ❌

🌍 AFRICA (A–Z)

✔ = ALL countries

Africa is the most welcoming region in the world for RSOs.No known sex-offense entry bans.

(Full list omitted for brevity in this preview—your booklet includes all 54 African nations)Examples:

Algeria ✔Angola ✔Botswana ✔Egypt ✔Ghana ✔Kenya ✔Morocco ✔Nigeria ✔South Africa ✔Uganda ✔Zimbabwe ✔

🌍 MIDDLE EAST (A–Z)

All countries = ✔ Allows(With routine security checks)

Examples:Bahrain ✔Israel ✔Jordan ✔Kuwait ✔Lebanon ✔Oman ✔Qatar ✔Saudi Arabia ✔UAE ✔Yemen ✔

🌊 OCEANIA (A–Z)

❌ Strictest Region

Australia & New Zealand deny most registrants.

Fiji ✔Kiribati ✔Marshall Islands ✔Micronesia ✔Nauru ✔Palau ⚠Papua New Guinea ✔Samoa ✔Solomon Islands ✔Tonga ✔Tuvalu ✔Vanuatu ✔Australia ❌New Zealand ❌

🌎 AMERICAS (A–Z)

North America

Canada ⚠Mexico ✔USA (home)

Central America

Belize ✔Costa Rica ❌El Salvador ✔Guatemala ✔Honduras ✔Nicaragua ✔Panama ⚠

South America

Argentina ✔Bolivia ✔Brazil ✔Chile ❌Colombia ⚠Ecuador ✔Peru ✔Uruguay ✔

Caribbean

Antigua & Barbuda ✔Bahamas ⚠Barbados ✔Dominica ✔Dominican Republic ⚠Jamaica ⚠Saint Lucia ✔Saint Kitts & Nevis ✔Trinidad & Tobago ✔

⭐ Countries That Usually Deny

• 🇦🇺 Australia

• 🇳🇿 New Zealand

• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• 🇨🇳 China

• 🇨🇱 Chile

• 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

⭐ Countries That Sometimes Deny

(Alert-based or officer discretion)

• 🇯🇵 Japan

• 🇰🇷 South Korea

• 🇵🇭 Philippines

• 🇯🇲 Jamaica

• 🇧🇸 Bahamas

• 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

• 🇵🇦 Panama

• 🇨🇴 Colombia

⭐ Countries That Almost Always Allow Entry

• 🇫🇷 France

• 🇩🇪 Germany

• 🇲🇽 Mexico

• 🇧🇷 Brazil

• 🇦🇷 Argentina

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

• 🇹🇭 Thailand

• 🇰🇪 Kenya

• 🇿🇦 South Africa

• 🇵🇹 Portugal

• 🇮🇹 Italy

• 🇦🇱 Albania

And nearly all of Africa.

🧭 Travel Tips for Registered Citizens

• Always complete the 21-day notice

• Avoid countries known to deny

• Carry printed itinerary

• Stick to round-trip tickets

• Keep hotel confirmations ready

• Stay calm at checkpoints

• Know the rules of your destination

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does IML prevent getting a passport?No.

Does dual citizenship remove the passport mark?No.

Will airlines know?No.

Is being denied entry a crime?No — it’s administrative only.

🙏 Final Notes

This guide was created to support:

• Returning citizens

• Washington State registrants

• Nonprofits assisting with reentry

• Families seeking clear answers

You deserve support, second chances, and safe information.

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