Admissibility

To enter Canada as a temporary resident (visitor, worker or student), you must be criminally and medically admissible. The assessment of admissibility is made in accordance with Canada's immigration legislation. If you are found to be medically or criminally inadmissible to Canada your application may be refused.

• During the online application process, you will be asked to complete the admissibility checklist.

• During the online application process, you will be asked to complete a medical declaration.

Examples of the types of convictions or traffic offences that will render you inadmissible to Canada:

• assault;

• theft, including shoplifting;

• possession, supply or cultivation of cannabis or of any other drug;

• impaired driving OR drink driving (with a blood alcohol reading of 0.081% or above). This includes drink drive traffic infringements and convictions;

• dangerous driving or reckless driving or street racing or driving at a dangerous speed;

• driving while licence is disqualified or suspended.

DO NOT make any plans to travel to Canada until you receive notification of the outcome of your application. If your application is approved, you will receive a Letter of Introduction. If your application is refused you will receive a refusal letter stating the reasons why you are inadmissible to Canada. The inadmissibility will also apply even if you just wish to visit Canada or transit Canada.

Two or more summary offence convictions may also render you inadmissible. Inadmissible persons will be refused admission to Canada.