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I did a lot of backpacking through Europe with my record and never had a problem, but as soon as i went to the states i got popped, this was like a year after 9/11 |
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Hi there. That's a common question we get. Generally, all countries do not want visitors with criminal records. However, only the U.S. has a direct link to our system. Its a general rule of thumb that if you are traveling less than a month, you won't have trouble from your criminal record in Europe or elsewhere (other than the U.S.). However, it is just a rule of thumb. If anything raises the suspicions of a particular country, they can find out about your record, and then you will have a problem. Its always your safest bet to obtain a Pardon before traveling anywhere. Hope this helps. |
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Will having an arrest record affect my ability to travel internationally? |
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Will a DUI affect my travels to Europe? I got it in October 2006 and I will be travelling to Germany May 2009 for 2 weeks. |
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Hi There. Generally speaking you will not encounter trouble from your criminal record when traveling anywhere other than the U.S. so long as you do not travel for more than a month. Most European countries consider DUI's as criminal convictions. However, without a direct link to our system, they can not easily check into Canadian criminal records. The one month rule is just a rule of thumb however. There is always a small risk when traveling anywhere with a criminal record. If you apply for a pardon, the risk of detention or deportation is removed, and you can travel without worry or fear. |
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Will having a Youth Caution affect my traveling to the US? |
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| June 20, 2008 at 11:35 AM |
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I'm not sure what you mean by Youth "caution", but if you mean a non-conviction, see the above post concerning arrest records. If you have a youth conviction, under the Young Offenders Act, then for the time that your record remains on file, there is a possibility that it can come up when traveling abroad. See above post concerning traveling with a criminal record in general.
For more information on youth records, and how long they remain on file, visit our FAQ page concerning this matter here:
http://www.pardonservicescanada.com/pardon-and-waiver-faqs.html#pardon-q16 |
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Hey,
I got 2 questions for ya...
I was sentence in April 2008 for bad checks and the judge gave me 1 year probation for failure to pay and paiement paid in a year and I have paid it already and I have business opportunities in Australia for owner of a restaurant..This action happenned in '99 so my questions are can I leave before my probation is done since the amount is paid...And I know I should have a pardon before entering in the country but can I ask to leave sooner than my end of probation? thanks |
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Hi there,
Your conviction record will typically not be a problem for traveling to other countries (other than the U.S.) so long as you restrict your travel to less than a month. This is a rule of thumb, mind you.
With respect to your probation, we advise that you contact your probation authority to ensure that it is ok to leave the country while still on probation. |
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hi there,
i recieved a pardon 11yrs ago for a summary offense. my family and i want to start travelling. (i have not travelled before) do i have to worry about getting a waiver or should i be ok with my pardon? |
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Hi Mel,
If you were not denied entry to the U.S. prior to your Pardon, the U.S. does not have access to your records. It is up to you whether you wish to disclose your record to the U.S. or not.
Traveling outside of the U.S., you do not have anything to be concerned with. |
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