Can you enter Canada from the US if you have a DUI?

If you are considered criminally inadmissible to Canada because of a past conviction for DUI, DWI, OVI, OWI, DWAI, reckless driving, or any other intoxicated driving offense, there will be a substantial risk of you being denied entry on each and every visit to Canada.

Does having a DUI affect crossing the border?

Even if you’ve heard stories that individuals have been able to cross the Mexican border, the fact is that a DUI conviction can stop you from crossing in either direction. Counting on a border agent not to follow the laws of either the U.S. or Mexico is no way to make travel plans.

Can you not go to Canada if you have a DUI?

If you have been arrested or convicted for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol (DUI), you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. This can affect your ability to enter Canada as a visitor, as well as preclude candidate eligibility across all Canadian immigration programs.

Can I go to Canada 10 years after DUI?

As of December 2018, a DUI is considered a serious crime in Canada, and no longer qualifies as an offense that is automatically Deemed Rehabilitated after 10 years. As a result, a US citizen with even a single DUI/DWI that occurred more than a decade ago can still be denied entry into Canada.

What happens when you get a DUI in Canada?

Penalty: 1st offence: Mandatory minimum $2000 fine. 2nd offence: Mandatory minimum 30 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment. 3rd offence: Mandatory minimum 120 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment.

How many years after a DUI can you go to Canada?

10 years
Generally, if you have a DUI on your record, you cannot enter Canada for 10 years. However, there are applications you can make for Canada DUI entry before that time.

How far back does Canada check for DUI?

Canadian immigration law states that at least 5 years must have passed before a foreign individual with a DUI is eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation. This five year waiting period does not begin on the date of the drunk driving charge.