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Pearls of Wisdom for Travel – Travel to Canada

February 9, 2010 on 11:49 am | In Pearl of Wisdom for Travel | No Comments

Being a part of the North Coast of the US and bordering Canada we are perhaps a bit more aware of some problems in traveling to Canada than other parts of the country.  I feel that it is important to let my blog know about travel restrictions that are occuring more frequently for US citizens trying to travel to Canada via cruise or car or bus, when there is a point of entry into Canada. 

A person is considered to be criminally inadmissible to Canada if  you have been or were convicted of an offence outside of Canada that is considered a crime in Canada; and/or committed an act outside of Canada that is considered a crime under the laws of the country where it occurred and would be punishable under Canadian law. 

I am sure that most people out there think this does not affect them but I want to remind you that a DUI or DWI conviction is included in this restriction.

Why am I talking about this now - in the past travelers have had problems and with the Olympics being in Canada and people planning their summer travel I felt it to be a timely topic.   A person was denied boarding in Anchorage Alaska for an Alaska cruise because the cruise ended in Vancouver and Canada denied them entry.  It is very important that you know this information if you are planning a cruise in Alaska or New England where the cruise begins or ends in Canada or has ports of call in Canada.  this can also affect you if you are just going to Canada on a gambling trip.  Another point to remember is that Travel Protection or Travel Insurance does not cover this situation. 

For more information the link below will take you to the appropriate web page for Canada.   

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5312E.asp 

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