Navigating Canadian Borders: The Impact of a DUI, Even in States Where It’s Less Serious
A DUI conviction in a US state with lenient DUI laws will require a special application to enter Canada. We Can help.
DUI Entry To Canada
Entry to Canada: DUI & Equivalent Charges
DUI Type Charges: DUI, OWI, OVI,OUI,DUII,DWI,DWAI,DWUI Entry to Canada with a DUI or any of its equivalents is only possible under a few specific instances. If you have 1 DUI equivalent charge along with any additional criminal charges, you are almost guaranteed to be found inadmissible to Canada and sent back to the United States.…
Can Commercial Truck Drivers Enter Canada with a DUI?
While the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) vary significantly state to state, in Canada the maximum penalty for a DUI is now carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years. Unlike some US states such as California, there is no double standard in Canada when sentencing a non-professional driver versus a commercial driver for…
Travel to Canada With A DUI
Travel to Canada with a DUI is only possible under a few specific instances. If you have a DUI and additional criminal charges or multiple DUI convictions, you’re going to be found inadmissible to Canada and stopped at the border. We offer free consultations in person or by phone for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada…
Canada DUI Entry: 2019 Changes
There were major changes to Canada’s DUI entry rules in 2018 and 2019. Changes to Canada’s entry rules were not direct, but a consequence of changes to Bill-C46 coming into power on December 18th,2018. Those changes made visitors that could previously enter Canada legally after a waiting period of 10 years, including those from the…
What You Need To Know: Canada’s DUI Laws Updated
With just months to go before Bill-C46 would have made visiting Canada extremely difficult for anyone with old DUI convictions, there has been a major policy change. According to Canada’s Immigration Minister’s recent statements in the media, “anyone deemed rehabilitated for an impaired driving offence outside Canada before December 18, 2018,” “would not need to…
2019 Update On Bill-C46 Relax DUI Entry Requirements
2019 Update On Bill-C46 Relax DUI Entry Requirements There has been a late but welcome update regarding Bill C-46’s tougher penalties for impaired driving that came into effect on December 18, 2018. It appears the Canadian government is willing to grandfather in DUI charges that occurred before the bill took effect. Essentially anyone previously entering…
Many Denied Entry to Canada As New DUI Laws Come into Effect
Today Millions of Visitors Become Inadmissible To Canada U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals with old DUI convictions that could previously enter Canada legally, will no longer be allowed to enter the country. Additionally, convictions for marijuana related offences may also make foreign nationals inadmissible to Canada. This is a consequence of the sweeping updates…
No Official Updates On Stricter DUI Entry Laws
No Official Updates On Stricter DUI Entry Laws With just 1 month until travel peaks during the holiday season, there are still no official updates from the federal government on the changes to DUI admissibility when crossing the border into Canada. Old DUI convictions will prevent millions of people from entering Canada unless they apply…