Attempting to travel to Canada with a dui conviction will have one outcome. You will be refused entry by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer.
Being refused entry into Canada due to a dui/dwi or criminal charges is not uncommon. For over 20 years we have been successfully helping U.S. residents just like you cross the Canadian border despite their dui convictions.
How Can I Travel to Canada With A DUI,DWI,OWI?
Any of the above are considered to be the equivalent of an impaired driving charge or driving over the legal blood alcohol limit.
Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is a serious offence in Canada and the border officer is expected to turn you back to Minnesota regardless of driving, flying, or by taking a cruise to Canada.The good news is that this can be fixed via one of two methods depending on the length of time passed since the conviction.
Option 1)
For DUI/DWI and Criminal 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)
For DUI/DWI and Criminal Convictions over 5 years old:
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.
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 traveling to 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 travel across 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 Travel to Canada with a DUI.
Applications for permits can not be rush processed. The sooner you apply, the faster your application will be approved.
