A previous DUI, DWI, or other criminal convictions will make you “criminally inadmissible” to Canada. Here are 4 things to remember when entering Canada with a DUI or DWI.
- You might need a visitor’s visa. If a visitor’s visa is normally needed to get you into Canada, you will still have to secure one—even if you have a TRP.
- You might need to renew your existing TRP. If you’re not criminally rehabilitated, you’ll need to apply for a new TRP each time you travel to Canada.
- You might not get in. You may not be assured of entry to Canada even if you are technically criminally rehabilitated. It is up to a border authority to allow or refuse entry to any non-Canadian citizen.
- Always tell the truth. Tell the border officer the truth when asked if you have a criminal record.
