Full question:
My husband is being charged with a serious misdemeanor, we are taking a trip to Canada will he be able to enter Canada?
- Category: Travel
- Date:
- State: Iowa
Answer:
To enter Canada, U.S. citizens need a passport or proof of citizenship, like a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, along with a photo ID. Minors traveling alone or with someone else must have written authorization from their parent(s) or guardian, notarized. No visa is required for short visits.
However, anyone with a criminal record, including serious misdemeanors, should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before traveling. This is crucial, as criminal history may affect entry eligibility.
For U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country, a valid passport is necessary. If planning to stay longer than one hundred eighty days, a visitor's record will be issued at the port of entry. Note that HIV testing is required for resident applicants over fifteen, and a medical examination is needed for temporary residents staying over six months or seeking work.
For student or business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy at 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202/) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/), MI (313/), NY (212/ or 716/), or WA (206/).
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