Entering Canada With A DUI: Minnesota

Entering Canada with a DUI conviction from Minnesota means you will be refused entry by a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer.

Being refused entry into Canada due to a dui/dwi or criminal charges is not uncommon.

The Good News: We have 30 years experience successfully helping Minnesota residents cross the Canadian border despite DUI convictions.

How Can I Enter Canada With A DUI?

Entry into Canada with a DUI can be fixed by 1 of 2 methods depending on when the conviction occurred.

DUI’s Prior to December 18^th, 2018

If your DUI occurred prior to December 18^th, 2018 and you have no other convictions, then this section is valid for your situation.

Option 1)

DUI Convictions LESS than 5 Years Old:
An application for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) will allow travel into Canada for business and/or pleasure.

Option 2)

DUI Convictions OVER 5 Years Old:
A Rehabilitation permit may be applied for allowing permanent hassle free travel into Canada. To find out what solution will work for you please fill in the short form to the right or if you prefer the long form, click here.

DUI’s After December 18^th, 2018

For DUI convictions after December 18^th, 2018 you will require an application for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or Rehabilitation to allow travel into Canada for business and/or pleasure.

Apply Now!

For a free initial consultation please fill in the short form to the right or, if you prefer to fill in the more detailed long form, click here.

Call 1-(800) 438-7020 between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM Central Standard time.

What Charges Are Considered a DUI By Canadian Border Services?

Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is a serious offence in Canada.

Any of these charges DUI, DWI, OWI are treated the same in Canada:

Impaired driving charge.
Drunk driving charge.
Driving over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Can I Lie At The Border?

Regardless of the nature of any conviction whether is be a DUI/DWI, misdemeanour or felony, all alcohol related convictions are treated seriously. When entering Canada and speaking with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer you should always tell the truth because if a lie is uncovered you may be refused entry into Canada in the future.

Not Driving To Canada?
Despite the port of entry or method of transportation used to cross the border to enter into Canada, you can be denied entry for a DUI/DWI. Some examples include:

You arrive by air at a Canadian airport.
You are not driving and only a passenger in a private or commercial vehicle.
Leaving a ship docked at a Canadian Harbour

Canada Border Crossing Services can help you successfully file the correct information to be granted either a Temporary Resident Permit or an Application for Rehabilitation.

Please fill in the short form to the right or if you prefer to enter all your information, fill in the detailed form, click Enter Canada with a DUI.

Applications for permits can not be rush processed. The sooner you apply, the faster your application will be approved.