Canadian Ministers Waiver

Canadian Ministers Permit
Applying for a Ministers Permit

Applicants that may be inadmissible to Canada because of past criminal activity need to
qualify for admission to Canada. A Ministers Permit is a temporary clearance allowing a person to
re-enter Canada for a specified period of time indicated on the permit. To apply for this permit, please download the Visitor Visa application form and provide the following fee and documentation. Note* this process can take more than 24 hours, please apply well in advance.

The processing fee is $130.00 U.S. The documentation required is as follows:

1. A statement from you indicating how often and for what purpose you are likely to visit Canada in the future;
2. A copy of the Court Judgment including the verdict and sentence;
3. A copy of the text of the law violated;
4. Evidence of your rehabilitation. This may be in the form of 3 letters from parole boards, public officials, respected citizens, clergyman, etc. (Note* letters from friends or neighbors are NOT acceptable.) All references must state they are aware of the exact nature of your past difficulties and include their address, telephone number and occupation. All references should be typewritten.
5. Police certificates (FBI and State authority);
6. A full written explanation in your own words concerning the circumstances of the conviction (s);
7. 3 recent identical passport photographs;
8. A copy of the probation or parole officer's report on your progress. If the terms of your probation restrict your travel, please provide evidence that the court consents to your visit(s) to Canada;
9. A completed application ( visitor visa form);
10. If you have been ordered deported from Canada, Full details including the date and place at which the deportation was ordered. If possible, forward a copy of the deportation order with the completed application;
11.Copies of proof of citizenship such as birth or naturalization certificate or passport and picture I.D.
12. Present address and phone number;

Upon receipt of required documents and the required processing fee, we shell review your case and if applicable, recommend special permission for your admission to Canada. this procedure requires a minimum of 24 hours to process. to take advantage of the Fax Back Service please call 213-346-2700, press 1 , then press * , then press 4410 ,then choose the appropriate visa application form.

1. Visitor Visa
2. Student Authorization
3. Employment Authorization
4. Returning Resident Permit
5. Ministers Permit

A visa application form will be automatically sent to your fax machine.

Minister's Permit Fee
Payment must be made cash ( only if applying in person ) or by Money Order or Bank Certified Check. All fee's must accompany application. Personnel check's are NOT acceptable.
FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE

Concerning your Questions you can contact,

Canadian Consulate General
Immigration section
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020-1175
Tel; 212-596-1783
fax; 212-596-1725
Canadian Consulate General in New York City
Canadian Consulate General
Immigration section
Suite 1100
600 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243-1798