Taylor Swift fans are expressing shock after learning that they may not be able to enter Canada for the Eras Tour’s final stop in Vancouver due to the country’s strict drunken-driving laws.

Days ahead of the superstar’s final three shows at BC Place Stadium, which take place on December 6, 7 and 8, a handful of Swifties are discovering they or someone in their  traveling party might be prohibited from crossing the Canadian border due to a past DUI. 

Crimes that make someone inadmissible to enter Canada, without special entrance permission from the Canadian Government, include a DUI, DWI, reckless driving, theft, drug trafficking, ᴀssault, embezzlement, hit and run, stalking, kidnapping and harᴀssment.

According to Canada’s official government website, driving under the influence — the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs — is considered to be an inadmissible offense.

Ultimately, a Canadian immigration officer is responsible for deciding if a traveler can enter the country when they arrive at the border.

In a Facebook-group discussion group for Swifties traveling to Vancouver, some fans began asking if they would have any trouble entering Canada from the United States with a past felony conviction. 

Taylor Swift fans are expressing shock after learning that they may not be able to enter Canada for the Eras Tour’s final stop in Vancouver due to the country’s strict drunken-driving laws; seen in November 2024

In response to multiple questions about the same matter, one Facebook user wrote a post urging those concerned with their previous criminal records to consult with ‘an immigration lawyer to figure out’ their options especially with only a few days left until the shows.’ 

‘The more prepared you are, the less likely they are to just turn you away and flag your pᴀssport for trying to enter the country with a criminal conviction,’ they stated. ‘This post is not meant to condone crime, just trying to prevent dreams from being shattered at the border.’ 

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After the discussion post on Facebook went viral, one X user admitted: ‘I was today years old when I learned that Americans convicted of DUI can’t enter Canada without special dispensation (found out because thousands of Americans who bought tickets to see Taylor Swift in Vancouver are freaking out.’ 

Another suggested: ‘So many people learning you can’t go to Canada with a dui, if you don’t have tickets go wait at the border to see if anyone gets denied and buy their ticket.’ 

‘Maybe it was just in the Midwest but we got the fact that you can’t get into Canada if you have a DUI pounded into us our whole life like it was a threat,’ a third wrote. 

Another quipped: ‘Swifities not realizing they can’t attend the Eras tour in Vancouver due to DUIs was not on my bingo card.’ 

Some questioned how eager concertgoers didn’t do any research before trying to ‘enter another country.’ 

‘What do you mean you panic bought plane and taylor swift tickets but didn’t know you couldn’t get into Canada with your DUI?!’ one asked. 

Days ahead of the superstar’s final three shows at BC Place Stadium, which take place on December 6, 7 and 8, a handful of Swifties are discovering they or someone in their traveling party might be prohibited from crossing the Canadian border due to a past DUI

According to Canada’s official government website, driving under the influence — the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs — is considered to be an inadmissible offense

Will Tao, an immigration lawyer, previously stated that ‘entry into Canada is on a case-by-case basis.’ 

‘In 2019, the driving offence was elevated to one of serious criminality, based on legislative amendments,’ he told 1130 NewsRadio. 

He continued: ‘Historically, if you were the one performing, or if you had a conference to go to or some important economic event, or perhaps even some important family event, you could convince [them] of that element — the importance of being here would be balanced against your risk to Canada, given you’re coming up.’

Swift, who has been on the road since March 2023, will conclude the epic trek in Vancouver, Canada on December 8. 

In a Facebook-group discussion group for Swifties traveling to Vancouver, some fans began asking if they would have any trouble entering Canada from the United States with a past felony conviction

In response to multiple questions about the same matter, one Facebook user wrote a post urging those concerned with their previous criminal records to consult with ‘an immigration lawyer to figure out’ their options especially with only a few days left until the shows’

‘The more prepared you are, the less likely they are to just turn you away and flag your pᴀssport for trying to enter the country with a criminal conviction,’ they stated. ‘This post is not meant to condone crime, just trying to prevent dreams from being shattered at the border’

Earlier this week, a source told Us Weekly that the performer plans on taking an extended break so she can focus on relaxing and spending time with her boyfriend Travis Kelce. 

‘She’s told her team to give her one year,’ the insider revealed. 

Another source said of Taylor’s plans for the next few months: ‘Taylor plans to stay in and hibernate for a while. They [Taylor and Travis] want to do ‘normal things’ as a couple …

‘Taylor’s exhausted. She’s excited for some relaxation and downtime.’

 The first source added the singer is planning to enjoy a quiet Christmas with family.

Adding that the superstar won’t start thinking about recording another album until 2025.

After the discussion post on Facebook went viral, one X user admitted: ‘I was today years old when I learned that Americans convicted of DUI can’t enter Canada without special dispensation (found out because thousands of Americans who bought tickets to see Taylor Swift in Vancouver are freaking out’

Another quipped: ‘Swifities not realizing they can’t attend the Eras tour in Vancouver due to DUIs was not on my bingo card’

‘Maybe it was just in the Midwest but we got the fact that you can’t get into Canada if you have a DUI pounded into us our whole life like it was a threat,’ a third wrote

Another tweeted: ‘So many people learning you can’t go to Canada with a dui, if you don’t have tickets go wait at the border to see if anyone gets denied and buy their ticket.’

The insider noted that she does want to tour again but it won’t be for a while and it will likely be on a smaller scale than The Eras Tour.

The ‘Anti-Hero’ singer will have played 149 shows across five continents by the time trek wraps up in Vancouver.

Taylor played six dates in Toronto before Thanksgiving and the singer admitted she’s getting emotional as the tour draws to a close.

In a post on Instagram, she wrote: ‘Our 6 shows in Toronto were so incredible. It was awesome to play in Canada after so much time. As always, the fans in Toronto treated us like it was a hometown show.

Swift, who has been on the road since March 2023, will conclude the epic trek in Vancouver, Canada on December 8; seen in November 2024

Earlier this week, a source told Us Weekly that the performer plans on taking an extended break so she can focus on relaxing and spending time with her boyfriend Travis Kelce

Adding: ‘Couldn’t have asked for more love or generosity from the people who came out.’  

‘See you, Vancouver. We can’t wait to give you all we’ve got for three more shows,’ she concluded.

Travis, who was raised in Ohio, and Taylor’s rumored romance was confirmed on Sunday, September 24, 2023 – after she attended her first Chiefs game – as they took on the Chicago Bears.

It’s not clear exactly when the two began seeing each other in person, but Travis had revealed on his July 26th New Heights podcast episode that he had hoped to introduce himself to Taylor when he attended one of her Eras Tour stops.

‘Taylor plans to stay in and hibernate for a while. They [Taylor and Travis] want to do ‘normal things’ as a couple,’ a source told the outlet. ‘Taylor’s exhausted. She’s excited for some relaxation and downtime’ (seen in February 2024)

He attended night two of her Eras tour stop in Kansas City – July 8th – while in a suite.

‘I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings, so I was a little ʙuтт-hurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her,’ he said.

They took their romance to the next level in mid-October 2023, posing for loved up snaps on Instagram.

Taylor and Travis’ romance has continued to go from strength to strength.