I was told today that I may not be allowed into Canada if I’ve had a DUI on my record
It was 9 years ago as I was younger and dumb
Anyone know about this?

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Posted by Zappas Stache

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Posted on 10/20/19 at 8:50 pm to cbtullis

Yes, they are very strict on DUIs. It will be up to the border control agent to let you in or not so its a gamble. You can apply for a Criminal Rehabilitation Permit which if approved allows you into Canada.

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Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 10/20/19 at 8:56 pm to Zappas Stache

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Yes, they are very strict on DUIs. It will be up to the border control agent to let you in or not so its a gamble. You can apply for a Criminal Rehabilitation Permit which if approved allows you into Canada.

Supported. I work in Calgary and part of my work permit application had an explicit section asking if I had been convicted of any “driving while intoxicated” offenses. Strict they are. Nevermind the heroin and opiate issues they have running rampant among their youth.

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Posted by The Spleen

Member since Dec 2010

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Posted on 10/21/19 at 7:32 am to cbtullis

Take this for what it is worth, but my friend has 2 DUI's on his record, both from over 10 years ago. He's been to Canada a few times in recent years with no problems. I think if they're more than a few years old, they're a little more lenient.

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Posted by RogerTheShrubber

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Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 10/21/19 at 9:59 am to The Spleen

They've recently strengthened the requirements. You absolutely have to do the temp resident permit or criminal rehab paperwork.