Getting into Canada with a DUI

[sds45]

I thought if u have a felony
U can't get into Canada
I'm sure they ask the questions just to ask
But when they scan ur passport
Don't things come up in their system about u

If you're traveling by car into Canada from the U.S., no passport is needed for entry.

That said, in order to re-enter the States, a passport is needed. So they'll check that you have one so that you can re-enter without hassle, but I'm almost positive that they don't scan it when entering Canada.

Completely wrong, by car they ask for your passport both ways EVERY SINGLE TIME.

 

[eugeneme]

Thanks for all the responses

To all those who said to drive/take a bus, I'm planning to fly in so that's out of the question.

How would they know though? Do they do background checks right then and there? I honestly can't remember what customs does but I feel like it was pretty fast unless there is some search data base that brings up this info.

There were concerns about accessing records, from what I've gathered so far, the US and Canada do share records, so they can get access to those without issues.

Many don't know this, but getting a DUI is considered a felony in Canada, which is why I'm concerned. I believe that the "probation" period in Canada is 5 years and since I haven't passed that, I need to apply for temp residency, but even then, entree is still up to the border officer.

Yes, they have access. But they don't use that access on every single person who tries to cross the border. Just like they don't do random searches on every vehicle that crosses the border.

If you have a DUI it's going to be a crapshoot on whether or not you are allowed access, because they most definitely deny entry for them. But getting in is possible. Just have a plan b for when you get denied. That's all I'm trying to say. It isn't an absolute that DUI = no entry. It is an absolute that if they discover a DUI conviction, you're not getting in without waivers.

So OP, it's a gamble on your part. I say roll the dice, but that's just me. All they can do is ban you for life and turn you away.

, exactly my dilemma. As of right now, I feel like my choices are:

1. Fly over and just pray I get through. If caught, I'm thinking that I'll most likely get turn around.
2. Try to apply for Temp Residency ($200), fly over, and even then, it's still up to the border officer.
3. Don't go

I've probably watched 10 episodes of Border Security: Canada's Front Line in a couple days trying to get a feel of how things will be, but the point is that nothing is a guarantee.

Anything else missing?

 

[bravelude]

You gotta hide under neath the car like Chuck Norris in Deltoid Force.

 

[mr marcus]

If you're a minority you have a 10% chance of getting in with a DUI

 

[superblytrife]

^ my dude you are giving Gold St. Capital level advice. Please stop. He is flying from SFO, he will have to go through customs and they will scan his passport and see he has a DUI. He as a 100% chance of getting turns away yet you're telling him to take he gamble?

Just stop.

So you're saying that your entire criminal history pops up when they scan your passport?  

 

 

I thought if u have a felony
U can't get into Canada
I'm sure they ask the questions just to ask
But when they scan ur passport
Don't things come up in their system about u

If you're traveling by car into Canada from the U.S., no passport is needed for entry.

That said, in order to re-enter the States, a passport is needed. So they'll check that you have one so that you can re-enter without hassle, but I'm almost positive that they don't scan it when entering Canada.

Completely wrong, by car they ask for your passport both ways EVERY SINGLE TIME.

When did this change?  Because I know for a fact that this is how it was the last time I went.  Granted, that was back in '07 or '08.  But yeah, a passport wasn't required for entry into Canada at that point in time.  

 

[youngwolf]

^ my dude you are giving Gold St. Capital level advice. Please stop. He is flying from SFO, he will have to go through customs and they will scan his passport and see he has a DUI. He as a 100% chance of getting turns away yet you're telling him to take he gamble?

Just stop.

 

[penny1folarin]

I got real **** poppin’ with my family too
I got ***** that can never leave Canada too - Drake 

 

[larryeastwood]

It's a real roll of the dice. My boy got in and he has 2 DUIs. He took the bus though. I have DUI and if I were to go I def wouldn't book a hotel room or make any serious plans until I got through

 

[Fong$tarr]

No shame to Canada but is it that nice up there to want to have a bachelor party?

If you get rejected, just take a plane to NYC and spend a vacation there. Not a bad consolation prize anyways.

 

[osek206]

A DUI will most definitely get you denied entry into Canada.

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Look into the links listed on this government site if you're really trying to go. If you listen to idiot NTers who think its as simple as not telling them or them thinking that the people at the Canadian Boarder crossing/ customs at a airport cant access those records than you deserve everything you potentially have coming.

LOL this.. why do you think you hand over your passport to border patrol and they scan it?? NT is unbelievable with
advice.

Edit: Toronto is super dope and so is Vancover.. Whistler> all resorts in North America.

 

[shogun]

No shame to Canada but is it that nice up there to want to have a bachelor party?

If you get rejected, just take a plane to NYC and spend a vacation there. Not a bad consolation prize anyways.

My brother went to school in Buffalo so him and his friends would go up to Canada to hit up the stripclubs. He claims the strippers they had up there were better than the ones I've seen in NY and Vegas. I don't believe him. He said the club was next to a casino and a supposed brothel.

 

[eugeneme]

No shame to Canada but is it that nice up there to want to have a bachelor party?

If you get rejected, just take a plane to NYC and spend a vacation there. Not a bad consolation prize anyways.

Canada wasn't my choice, but it was probably since we're from SF and LV is the norm for things like that.

I was thinking of NY as a back up, but that means that I'll still have to spend more money for a hotel and whatnot.

It's a real roll of the dice. My boy got in and he has 2 DUIs. He took the bus though. I have DUI and if I were to go I def wouldn't book a hotel room or make any serious plans until I got through

The only thing I can book is my flight. All hotel accommodations are being taken for by someone else.

 

[fantastic4our]

Wait, so after 5 years you're good? Or is there a form or something needed?


And at people that haven't been there in decades trying to give advice here.

 

[superblytrife]

It's a real roll of the dice. My boy got in and he has 2 DUIs. He took the bus though. I have DUI and if I were to go I def wouldn't book a hotel room or make any serious plans until I got through

And there it is.

All I'm saying is that it IS possible.  

  May not be the best idea, but technically there's a chance you could get through with no red flags being raised.  

There is no way they're stopping and denying 100% of the folks with DUIs out there.  

 

[trunks206]

^You ******* idiot he is flying, just shut up, you've clearly never been out of the country with the nonsense you keep talking. Customs scan 100% of passports and it is well documented that they have access to the DUI information, yet you're still in here talking out of your ***.


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Ol Dumb and Dumber "so you're saying there's a chance" clown.

 

[Fong$tarr]

Well, to give him credit, I did read that it really depends on customs if they deny you or not. That is why you hear that some get in and some don't. It like depends on the person that is helping you out. You do have a better chance getting in if you record is older but still that is no guarantee. From what I read also, just don't lie about it. If you get caught, you could mess up things for your whole party in them not getting in as well.

 

[2Sky0waY6]

I got a DUI back in 2010 and i was dating this girl from Calgary back in 2012 i flew up there 4-5 times didnt have a problem they ask me what im doing how long im going to be here looked at me and stamped it didnt even scan it.I even called a immigration attorney to see what my odds are and he said if they scan your book, it take about a 8 second key stroke "password" to pull up your record and if they find out just act stupid and they "might" let you in with this tourism act im not sure what it is but yeah i got through. But when it comes down to it, its up to the aggression of the boarder patrol,  so just act nice n polite n cover tatts and best time to go is rush hour time and at high volume airport cause they'll most likely stamp it and go. best luck bro! 

 

[osek206]

Actually the airplane would be the worse case. Everybody standing in that line will be grilled and passports scanned along with
that sheet from customs you fill out prior to landing in said country.You will be 100% denied and most likely have a red flag put
on your entry for ever.

 

[pianoman52]

Canadian checking in. I lived in the USA for over 20 years, and now reside in Canada with my wife. About to get my dual citizenship.

- It all depends on the immigration agent when you land. They may or may not ask you if you've had a DUI. IF you lie, they may ban you for 10 years. The only way to get around it is a Temporary Residency waiver (like you mentioned). You probably saw that episode of the Dogg Pound on Border Security. If you haven't, see if you can find it on Discover Channel dot com.

- Canada and USA share criminal records. For instance, a Canadian border agent has the ability to see if you've went AWOL for the US Navy. (I've personally seen that)

- One of my best friends had a Bachelor Party in Montreal. There are reasons why Montreal is a popular BP spot for USA guys. Strippers are really attractive with the French look, there are spots where you can get "massaged" and not get in trouble , and herb is smoked everywhere (just dont be an idiot about it).

 

[bravelude]

canada unified yet?

 

[sds45]

 

 

I thought if u have a felony

U can't get into Canada

I'm sure they ask the questions just to ask

But when they scan ur passport

Don't things come up in their system about u

If you're traveling by car into Canada from the U.S., no passport is needed for entry.


That said, in order to re-enter the States, a passport is needed. So they'll check that you have one so that you can re-enter without hassle, but I'm almost positive that they don't scan it when entering Canada.

Completely wrong, by car they ask for your passport both ways EVERY SINGLE TIME.

When did this change?  Because I know for a fact that this is how it was the last time I went.  Granted, that was back in '07 or '08.  But yeah, a passport wasn't required for entry into Canada at that point in time.  

Changed a few years ago. Before all you needed was a drivers licence.