Any American that has a felony conviction on their criminal record may not be permitted entry into Canada unless they have received special permission from the Canadian Government. ... The second option is Criminal Rehabilitation, which is Canada's permanent solution for criminally inadmissible foreign nationals.
What crimes will not let you into Canada?
- DUI (including DWI, DWAI, reckless driving, etc.)
- theft.
- drug trafficking.
- drug possession.
- weapons violations.
- assault.
- probation violations.
- domestic violence.
How long does a felon have to wait to go to Canada?
You can be “deemed rehabilitated” if enough time has passed since your conviction, or since all conditions of your sentence have been met. The standard amount of time is 10 years. So if it has been 10 years or more since you committed a crime or completed a sentence for a crime, you may be able to enter Canada.
Can you go to Canada with a criminal record?
Any US citizen or US resident that has a criminal record may be denied entry to Canada because of criminal inadmissibility. ... If it has been less than five years since you completed your full sentence, your only option for traveling to Canada with a criminal record may be a Temporary Resident Permit.
What felonies are not allowed in Canada?
The Immigration Act specifically bars felons from entry to Canada. Other offenses that can keep a person from being able to enter Canada include reckless driving, misdemeanor drug possession, any type of felony, domestic violence and shoplifting.