UPDATED – RTAG International Travel Matrix
Based on comments and information updated by members, below is the updated travel matrix for Registrant Travel Action Group (RTAG – www.registranttag.org).
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1.972.638.0651
| REGISTRANT TRAVEL ACTION GROUP TRAVEL MATRIX | |||||
| Area | Country | SOs turned away | Law keeping out SOs | Law keeping out felons | SO Registry |
| Mexico | Mexico | YES | YES | Unk | NO |
| Canada | Canada | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Central Amer | Belize | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Costa Rica | YES | NO | Unk | NO | |
| Guatemala | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Panama | YES | YES | YES | NO | |
| Caribbean | Aruba | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Bahamas | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Dom republic | YES | NO | NO | NO | |
| Jamaica | YES | NO | NO | YES | |
| St Lucia | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Trinidad | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| South Amer | Argentina | YES | YES | Unk | Unk |
| Brazil | YES | YES | Unk | Unk | |
| Chili | NO | NO | NO | Unk | |
| Colombia | YES | NO | NO | Unk | |
| Europe | France | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Germany | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Ireland | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Italy | NO | NO | NO | YES | |
| Netherlands | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Spain | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Russia | YES | YES | Unk | NO | |
| UK | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Australia | Y/N | YES | YES | YES | |
| Asia | Cambodia | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| China | Y/N | NO | NO | NO | |
| Hong Kong | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Korea | YES | NO | NO | YES | |
| Laos | Y/N | NO | NO | NO | |
| New Zealand | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Philippines | YES | YES | NO | NO | |
| Thailand | Y/N | NO | NO | NO | |
| Vietnam | Y/N | NO | NO | NO | |
| Middle East | |||||
| Dubai | YES | NO | NO | NO | |
| Lebanon | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
| Africa | |||||
| No problems in Africa at this time | |||||
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So I just got my passport today with no stamp on it. I paid to have it expedited to get it faster. Does anyone know if they will see anything about me being an rso when they scan it?
Also I called the U.S. Marshall because I heard I had to notify them of my plans, but I spoke with two different U.S. Marshall’s and both told me that I don’t need to notify them, I just need to notify the police station where I register. Does anyone have any feed back on that?
I plan to go to Hong Kong next month, from there I will be traveling to many countries, some of which ban rso’s. I’ll keep you all updated
Will – Correct, you only need to notify your regular registration office. If in Florida, the local sheriff notifies FDLE, FDLE sends a notice to the US Marshall and they send the notices to Angel Watch which will notify the receiving country.
This passport stamp thing seems random. Like when they get to you is when they send out the notice. Anecdotally we’ve heard that they usually revoke passports (and require you get a new one) after you report travel.
Hello I was curious how your travels went. Could you give us some updates on the countries you went to and obstacles you faced? I have a trip planned to Japan in April.
Hello i am very new to this. My husband is a RSO and i really want to take a cruise to the Bahamas or seriously anywhere. Ive heard carnival and royal carribean can deny you but this Norweigan cruise line doesnt care. Does the Bahamas have any laws against it? He isnt on probation anymore. And we will be following all protocol and informing the registry 21 days before travel. I just dont want someone like Bahamas or cruise line to then deny us when were trying to board or enter Bahamas. As long as we do everything right are we guarunteed in as long as we give all the information needed? Assuming no laws are against it. Or does the Bahamas or cruise line have their own discretion and can just deny you whenever they want even if you’re first accepted. Fyi he was charged with rape but it was consensual she was just underage so technicality. He was still wrong for it but he was under the influence amd she seriously came onto him and has 3 other rape claims against guys for the same thing. It looks bad on paper but once you find out what really happened he was almost targeted. Its so hard on our family going through all this when he hasnt hurt a soul in his life. The girl was completely accepting. Thanks
Bahamas apparently turned someone away recently, after previously allowing US RSOs to travel there.
Since RTAG is still confirming this, contact the Bahamas embassy before finalizing your plans.
As far as I know. If you are on a closed loop cruise yes, as long as you go and return to same port. Always update yourself call the cruiseline don’t believe anyone thats not official. Rules change all the time.
Ive been on Carnival twice no problem either time went to the Bahamas and Mexico even after others were denied I haven’t tried Royal Caribbean yet but I hear they are lax when it comes to registrants. My Carnival cruises were booked months in advance so I think it’s kind of hit or miss or maybe I just fell through the cracks
I’ve been an RSO since 1996. Been on every major cruise line. No problems till May 2016 going on royal Caribbean for 7 days to eastern Caribbean. The security office of royal Caribbean contacted me and required “more information” before allowing me to sail. I provided additional details and was permitted to go. I had been on royal Caribbean before with no questions prior to 2016. Since IML has passed haven’t been out of the country. Going to Cayman islands this weekend and Europe in December. Been to Europe several times with the last being summer 2017 and no issues. Prior to IML going into effect. I’ve even been to Canada. An ex girlfriend was French Canadian. Flew to Quebec for a family funeral. Was there a week. No issues going in or leaving. Always issues coming back thru US customs. Always escorted to screening and questioned where, what, why then free to go.
I’m a RSO. I went on 2 Norwegian Cruises this year to the Bahamas
Has anyone traveled to Turks and cacios and what was your experience.
What cruises is a RSO allowed on?
Has anyone actually traveled to Turks and cacios and did you have problems.
Seems like we will have to start applying for visas to visit Europe starting 2019.
How it could affect registered citizens? Well it mentions the visa processes takes 10 minutes online for approval or denial and a check that is done is through Interpol.
However if denied you can challenge there decision. I don’t think it will be to terrible but this will be another hurdle to jump through.
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/etias/
Correct me if I’m wrong but US isn’t one of the listed countries, so we shouldn’t be impacted.
Also, says that it won’t start til 2021.
Yes the US is one of the listed counties unfortunately.
Paul do you have any input or predictions on this? It says there is a way to disbut a denial. What do you think is the best course of action towards this?
I realize this doesn’t relate to your question, but looking for information on my upcoming visit. My family and I have a trip planned and paid for to Aruba. Even though this website states otherwise I read different. Please advise! Thanks
Anyone know anything about travel to Saint Lucia or Brazil? Thanks.
Brazil is a big NO