Countries that ban convicted felons: Could President Trump be barred?

The President of America is a felon

President Donald Trump's status as a convicted felon could pose significant obstacles to his diplomatic duties. The legal constraints associated with his conviction may limit his ability to travel to certain countries, potentially hindering his effectiveness in meeting international commitments.

38 nations ban convicted felons from entry

According to World Population Review, many countries bar convicted felons from entry. Thirty-eight nations, including the United States, ban convicted felons outright from entering their countries.

Donald's political life just got a lot more complicated

As reported by People magazine, the bans are enforced even if the convicted individual is still allowed to retain their passport. This could potentially make Donald Trump's political life significantly more challenging.

Exceptions can be made

However, it is true that in some cases, the international government may decide to make an exception for Donald Trump, particularly if he requested special permission to visit the country as the president of the United States.

Isn't it all a little too ironic?

Ironically, Trump himself has often called foreigners coming to the United States criminals, and now he himself will be a foreign convicted criminal hoping to enter another country.

A situation that could impact international relations

Regardless, the list of countries that ban convicted felons from visiting is extensive, and many of these countries are either US allies or nations crucial for Trump's foreign policy engagements. This situation could significantly impact Trump's international relations. Click on to see all the countries Trump is banned from visiting.

North America

Both Canada and Mexico ban convicted felons from entering the country. These countries are the United States' closest neighbors, so it could really make life difficult for Trump. Although with his trade war, we doubt either country will be inviting the president anytime soon.

Cuba

Technically Cuba is considered part of North America, and Trump likely wouldn't be traveling there, but even if he wanted to, he would be banned from entry.

South America

There are four countries in South America that ban convicted felons from entry: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

No visiting the Dominican Republic either

While not technically in South America, the Dominican Republic also isn't interested in receiving criminals and bans convicts from entering.

Europe

Donald Trump, surprisingly can visit most European countries as a convicted felon. However, there are a few countries where he is banned, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, both close US allies. In addition he won't be able to visit Turkey or Ukraine.

The King invited Trump to the UK anyways

We should note though, that it seems the UK is willing to overlook Trump's legal troubles, as the King himself has extended an invitation to the US President.

Asia

When it comes to Asia, things are pretty strict, and there are very few countries that Trump could travel to. Convicted felons are banned from: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Macao, Philippines, Singapore, Nepal, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Africa

Trump may have to cancel any plans to go on an African safari in the future. As a convicted felon he is persona non grata in Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, and Tunisia.

Oceania

Trump's political life could be complicated by the inability to make diplomatic trips to visit American allies Australia and New Zealand as both countries have bans on felons entering.