How long do you have to wait to go to Canada if you have a DUI?
10 years
Can I go to Canada if I had a DUI 20 years ago?
It is possible to obtain permission to cross the Canadian border with a DUI by applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or Criminal Rehabilitation. A TRP is a quick fix for a limited period of time, but requires a valid reason for travel.
Can you travel to Canada with a DUI charge?
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.
Why can’t you go to Canada if you have a DUI?
A DUI is considered a serious crime in Canada, and there is the fear that someone who has been arrested for a DUI may re-offend in the country. Therefore, an individual must show that they have a valid Temporary Resident Permit or are Criminally Rehabilitated before entering the country.
How would Canada know if I had a DUI?
Access to CPIC will allow the border agent to see any DUI conviction on your record. Even if you are a passenger in a vehicle or if you are flying into Canada, you will still be denied entry with a DUI conviction on your record. Having a DUI does not mean you are completely banned from entering the country forever.
Can you go to Mexico if you have a DUI?
You can be denied entry to Mexico if you have a DUI on your record from the past 10 years. This is due to the fact that under the country’s immigration rules, a DUI is considered an indictable crime, comparable to a felony, and felons are not allowed to enter.
How much does it cost to get into Canada with a DUI?
If your DUI conviction was completed less than 5 years ago you can enter Canada by applying for a temporary resident permit or TRP. The cost of the application is around $200 Canadian Dollars, and if approved, it may allow visitors to enter Canada multiple times for as long as three years.
What countries will not let you in with a DUI?
7 countries you can’t enter if you have a DUI
- Mexico. Mexico takes a harsh stance against DUI convicts.
- United Arab Emirates.
- Iran.
- China, Japan, and Malaysia.
- Canada.
- South Africa.
- Australia.
Can I use an enhanced license to go to Canada?
Enhanced Driver’s Licenses are only valid for land and marine crossings, however, so you will not be able to fly to Canada with it as your only form of identification. An Enhanced Driver’s License or EDL can enable a US citizen to visit Canada for both leisure and business purposes.
Can I use my real ID to travel to Canada?
No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.
Can I cross the border with an ID and Social Security card?
Knowing which ID to bring depends upon your method of travel (air, land, or sea). Voter’s registration card, military ID, driver’s license and social security cards are not considered valid forms of citizenship identification.