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Explains U.S. passport eligibility despite criminal convictions, along with circumstances where the Department of State may deny or revoke a passport. Covers passport book vs. card limits, reentry requirements by air, and supervision travel rules requiring prior approvals. 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The only documentation usually required is a U.S. passport. Countries that require travel visas may ask for information about the presence of a criminal history on the application form and conduct a criminal background check during the approval process but in many instances the presence of a criminal history will not automatically restrict travel authorization. However, several countries will deny entry based on this information.  \nObtaining A U.S. Passport with A Criminal History  \nCitizens of the United States can usually obtain a U.S. passport despite having a criminal history. However, the U.S. Department of State can deny or revoke a passport under certain circumstances. These include having an outstanding federal arrest warrant, a court order restricting travel outside the U.S., or conviction of a federal or state drug felony committed while using a passport to enter or exit another country.  \nU.S. Passport Basics  \nInternational travel by U.S. citizens requires the issuance of a U.S. passport book or card. U.S. passports are issued by the U.S. Department of State to provide documentation for foreign travel.  \nA U.S. passport is often sufficient for U.S. citizens to gain admittance for a limited stay in another country. Some countries may also require an entry visa.  \nEach country has its own specific guidelines concerning admittance, including length and purpose of visit, and other considerations. Visitors may need to provide proof of sufficient funds for their intended stay, onward/return tickets, and/or at least six months remaining validity on their U.S. passport.  \nAll persons traveling by air outside the U.S. (excluding direct travel to and from a U.S. territory) are required to present a U.S. passport or other valid documentation upon reentering the United States.  \nWhat Is A U.S. Passport Card?  \nIn 2008, the U.S. Department of State began issuing passport cards. Travelers arriving by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda may present a passport card to enter the U.S. Passport cards may not be used for air travel.  \nTRAVELING WHILE UNDER A TERM OF SUPERVISION  \nIndividuals serving a term of supervision overseen by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Office of Probation and Pretrial Services may only travel while on supervision with prior approval of their supervised release officer or an authorized officer of the court. However, travel authorization is at the sole discretion of the supervising official or authorized officer of the court and is subject to certain conditions and limitations.  \nTravel authorization within the United States should be requested no less then 21 days prior to your intended departure date and international travel authorization should be requested no less then 30 days prior to your intended departure date.  \nWhen requesting travel authorization, individuals should be prepared to provide a detailed travel itinerary, proof of accommodations, and sufficient financial resources. Additionally, individuals who owe restitution, fines or fees to the court may be denied travel authorization if they aren't current on their court ordered repayment schedule.  \nIndividuals should speak with their supervised release officer, an officer of the court or legal representative if they have questions or concerns regarding their ability to travel outside their district.  \nEUROPEAN TRAVEL CLARIFIED  \nTraveling to Europe with a criminal history is not as problematic as some other territories, as long as the offenses are not serious. The best option for citizens of the United States is to get the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) visa waiver before traveling to Europe once it becomes available.  \nThe Schengen Area is an area comprising 22 European countries (see Table 1. 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