Applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) with a criminal record An eTA is required for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. The electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. By Matt Hendler
Do I need to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation to enter Canada? Criminal Rehabilitation can ensure future travel to Canada without issues. Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit? By Matt Hendler
Do I need a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada? A Temporary Resident Permit may be needed for your upcoming trip to Canada. Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit? By Matt Hendler
Driving into Canada with a past DUI? Here is how you can apply for a waiver A DUI can make it difficult to come to Canada, however, there are options to overcome criminal inadmissibility. Fully-vaccinated tourists from the United States have been able to travel to Canada as of August 9, 2021. By Matt Hendler
What visas you need to come to Canada for conferences and conventions The documents you need as an attendee, presenter, and what to do if you have a criminal history. Event organizers are already planning to hold conferences and conventions in-person in 2022, pending the ongoing pandemic. Some have already gone back to in-person programming for the fall. By Michael Schwartz
How to visit Canada if you have a criminal record There are three main ways you can overcome criminal inadmissibility to be able to visit Canada. Canada’s borders are reopening to tourists. By Matt Hendler
Rules for driving to Canada from the U.S. during the pandemic Canada is opening its borders to more travellers, but there are still some public health measures to be aware of. After nearly a year and a half, Canada is reopening to fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists as of 12:01 Eastern Time on August 9. By Shelby Thevenot
Can you visit Canada with a DUI? Are you planning on visiting Canada with a past driving under the influence offence? You may have a problem crossing the Canadian border. While Canada is an open country, it does have strict rules that it enforces at its borders. You can be considered inadmissible to Canada based on a criminal conviction. Even a single driving under the influence can lead to you being denied entry to Canada. By Matt Hendler
Cruising through Canada with a criminal record? Canada has strict rules on tourists entering with criminal history, even for a brief cruise stop. Attention all cruisers! Canada’s transport minister, Omar Alghabra recently stated that the country will soon open up to travellers by boat. By Michael Schwartz
