UK Citizen - Saudi Visa with spent conviction

Feb 6, 2024

Hello.

I am going through the process of applying for a Saudi Visa. The job will be working with the Saudi Defence on behalf of U.K. Ministry of Defence.
I have various security clearances, as well as a US 10 Year Visa and have travelled to Australia without issue.

However, in 2005 and subsequently 2006 I was convicted for two offences.

1. Drink Driving or DR10 being the licence code. These I believe are considered spent after 10 years and removed from licence history.
2. Common Assault - Being caught up in a brawl outside a nightclub when I was 18/19.

I have been asked to provide a Police Report - namely a ACRO. Having possessed one a few years ago to get my American Visa, I saw both convictions on it. However they were still within 10 years.

Firstly, IF they are still on there, will they stop any Visa being granted?
Secondly - Can I have these removed now they are completely spent?

Any help, much appreciated

Dan

RT21 · Mar 11, 2017

Hi Dan, I read your post on the Saudi visa application and past conviction on drink driving and being in the exact same position as you wondered what the outcome was for you. Any advice would really help me please. Many thanks

Shakazulu · Dec 7, 2023

Do either of you (or anyone else) have an answer for this?

Rickster007 · Jan 26, 2024

Regrettably, the Saudi will not permit a visa based on this larticlar conviction. Even with a non live trace, they will still ask you to complete an access request detailing your conviction whether spent or not. Sorry but Arabs are real tough ones when allowing foreign natuonals to enter into the KSA.

juliarobert · Jan 30, 2024

Having past convictions may affect your Saudi Visa application, as they could be considered during the review process. Even if your convictions are spent, they may still appear on your police report. You can explore options for having them removed from your record and seek advice from legal professionals specializing in immigration matters to navigate the application process effectively.

Perc36776 · Feb 6, 2024

FYI I just had my work visa declined due to a 20 year old theft charge from when I was 18 (did community service). Despite relocating with my current employer and being a senior professional with 14 years experience and a clean record since.
If anyone has a prior conviction at any point in their life I would suggest don’t bother to apply to KSA waste of time

UK Citizen - Saudi Visa with spent conviction

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