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Barriers to Being Denied Entry to Canada

A common barrier to entry into Canada is prior criminal convictions that may seem insignificant to you as a traveler. One of the most recurring convictions among these is what is commonly referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), and can deal a significant blow to your travel arrangements, regardless of the duration or reason for your trip. Other ways such a charge might appear on your driving record are as follows:

• Driving While Impaired (DWI)

For many people entering Canada from United States, it is a revelation for them when they find out that their Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction may bar them from entering Canada. For most Americans, a DUI offence may seem minor, it may have occurred so far back in your past that you forgot it even happened, or you never thought it would affect your admissibility into Canada.

If this is your situation, there are a couple of options available to you. You may either apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) at a Canadian Consulate located in your country or region, or you can make an application to apply at a Canadian Port of Entry.