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I've been searching a lot on the internet. If I'm charged with an offence in my country and the offence is not something punishable for a maximum of 10 years in Canada do I need to get a new ETA? Because I applied last year and answered no to the question.

I have no criminal record and no convictions. Will this be a problem at the border?






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Why was my eTA Cancelled?

An eTA can be cancelled in cases where information comes to light that you have become inadmissible to Canada. At that point, an immigration officer would cancel your eTA and let you know by email. If your application was cancelled, you should not travel to Canada.

Can you travel to Canada with criminal record?

Under Canada's immigration law, you may be refused entry to Canada if you have been convicted of a criminal offence. However, this will depend on the crime, how long ago it was and how you have behaved since.

What if my eTA is not approved?

If you apply for an eTA at an airport, and your eTA is not approved in time for you to check-in for your flight, you will need to reschedule your flight.

How can inadmissibility be overcome in Canada?

There are three main methods available for people who wish to come to Canada but must overcome criminal inadmissibility:
  • Submit a Temporary Resident Permit Application.
  • Submit a Criminal Rehabilitation Letter.
  • Legal Opinion Letter.




  • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): What you need to know (extended version)




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