Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been convicted of DWI or DUI (Driving While Impaired or Driving Under the Influence) within the last ten years. Any type of impaired driving offence is considered the equivalent to the Canadian Criminal Code offence of impaired driving. This includes misdemeanor convictions. Canadian law considers impaired driving to be a serious offence. This attitude is also held by most Canadians.
Routine screening upon entry into Canada includes the question, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”
A person with a conviction may be deemed rehabilitated and be eligible for entry after a certain period has expired from the completion of the sentence imposed (which would include any driving suspension) on the conviction. Depending on the offence, this period may be as short as 5 years or as long as 10 years. If a person cannot qualify for deemed rehabilitation, they may apply for individual criminal rehabilitation.
From http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g153339-c49436/Canada:Dwi.Or.Dui.Driving.Convictions.html
Are you inadmissible to Canada because of past criminal activity?
Traveling to Canada?
Are you inadmissible because of past criminal activity?
In general, temporary residents and applicants applying for permanent residence are considered to be criminally inadmissible if the person:
•was convicted of an offence in Canada;
•was convicted of an offence outside of Canada that is considered a crime in Canada; and/or
•committed an act outside of Canada that is considered a crime under the laws of the country where it occurred and would be punishable under Canadian law.
Are you inadmissible because of past criminal activity?
In general, temporary residents and applicants applying for permanent residence are considered to be criminally inadmissible if the person:
•was convicted of an offence in Canada;
•was convicted of an offence outside of Canada that is considered a crime in Canada; and/or
•committed an act outside of Canada that is considered a crime under the laws of the country where it occurred and would be punishable under Canadian law.
Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity
There are people who have a criminal record and they can't get into Canada. Don't give up. There's always hope.
There is an application for people who are inadmissible to Canada because of past criminal activity and who wish to overcome the inadmissibility in order to obtain temporary or permanent admission to Canada.
You can apply for individual rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since you completed your criminal sentences. People who are ineligible for approval of rehabilitation because not enough time has passed can complete the form and check “For Information Only.” An officer will decide if special permission for temporary admission is warranted.
As of March 13, 2012, the term “pardon” has been replaced with “record suspension” in the Criminal Records Act (CRA) under Bill C–10.
There is an application for people who are inadmissible to Canada because of past criminal activity and who wish to overcome the inadmissibility in order to obtain temporary or permanent admission to Canada.
You can apply for individual rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since you completed your criminal sentences. People who are ineligible for approval of rehabilitation because not enough time has passed can complete the form and check “For Information Only.” An officer will decide if special permission for temporary admission is warranted.
As of March 13, 2012, the term “pardon” has been replaced with “record suspension” in the Criminal Records Act (CRA) under Bill C–10.
Can convicted felons travel to Canada?
Can a convicted felon in the United States travel to Canada? According to several legal sources and the Canadian government: it is possible, but the process is difficult and it takes time to get approval.
In general, most convicted felons can't travel to Canada. However, if your conviction was a long time ago, you may be able to apply for the proper paperwork that will let you enter Canada.
You can learn more about this here:
Application for Rehabilitation for Persons Who are Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity
You can apply for individual rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since you completed your criminal sentences. People who are ineligible for approval of rehabilitation because not enough time has passed can complete the form and check “For Information Only.” An officer will decide if special permission for temporary admission is warranted.
In general, most convicted felons can't travel to Canada. However, if your conviction was a long time ago, you may be able to apply for the proper paperwork that will let you enter Canada.
You can learn more about this here:
Application for Rehabilitation for Persons Who are Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity
You can apply for individual rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since you completed your criminal sentences. People who are ineligible for approval of rehabilitation because not enough time has passed can complete the form and check “For Information Only.” An officer will decide if special permission for temporary admission is warranted.
Travel Restrictions to Canada for Convicted Felons
Do you want to travel to Canada? Make sure to check to see if there are any travel restrictions for convicted felons. Here is a document that may help you:
Travel Restrictions for Convicted Felons
The information is provided by the US Probation Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Travel Restrictions for Convicted Felons
The information is provided by the US Probation Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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