Can I visit Canada on holiday with a drink driving conviction?

no.

1 in considered criminally inadmissible canada if convicted of offense which, if committed in canada, carries maximum sentence of indictment. equivalent crime in canada, impaired driving, carries possible sentence of indictment under canadian criminal code.

visa exempt countries visa exempt since share criminal conviction information canada. upon scanning passport, canadian border services agent see conviction on computer screen. ask if have ever been convicted of offense -- both confirm same person , see if you'll lie. lying offense banned. these records never go away baring full pardon in home country.

in rare cases, cbsa may permit entry if details of crime such wouldn't offense in canada -- convicted in place blood alcohol level less 0.8. in case can try contacting cbsa, letting them know , when crossing, letting them know conviction , bringing arrest , sentencing reports. in general, isn't you'll want try @ airport or after long journey. cbsa may deny entry non-canadian without reason.

there 2 ways of overcoming criminal inadmissibility. may apply rehabilitation @ canadian embassy. fill out form, pay fee, , wait 5 years -- without further convictions. minor crimes may wave 5 year period if enough time (usually ten years) has passed. however, still need apply. if sucessful, 1 offense marked 'rehabilitated' on record. second way may apply temporary residency (tourist) visa @ embassy. must declare conviction , providing type of emergency or necessary reason in canada -- funeral, sick parents, children stranded, etc. typically need forward copies of arrest , conviction records. cic may grant visa few days or weeks necessary.

i visit canada on holiday , wonder if need apply visa, esta etc have drink driving conviction

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