Going to Canada, Read this first

[Cruzr Joe]

Crossing the Canadian border with a DWI, DUI or Other Drunk Driving Offense

An offense of driving under the influence will typically not cause problems for Canadians entering the United States. However . . . . . .
The biggest surprise for most Americans is that they are very likely to be turned away at the Canadian border if they have any type of alcohol related offense.

• It does not matter if you are arriving as a passenger in another person’s car.
• It does not matter if you have no intention of driving in Canada at all. For example, 4 to 5 passengers a week who take the ferry to Victoria Canada for a one-day walking sightseeing trip are turned back for DUI / DWI offenses even though they do not have a car with them.
• It does not matter if your offense was classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.
• It does not matter if you are a fan, guest, official, or anyone else entering Canada for special events. Former U.S. President G.W. Bush had to get a special waiver to enter Canada because of his 1976 drunken-driving offense in Maine

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[crazycanuck]

this feels like groundhog day:shocked:

 

[Bob Denman]

Crossing the Canadian border with a DWI, DUI or Other Drunk Driving Offense

An offense of driving under the influence will typically not cause problems for Canadians entering the United States. However . . . . . .
The biggest surprise for most Americans is that they are very likely to be turned away at the Canadian border if they have any type of alcohol related offense.

• It does not matter if you are arriving as a passenger in another person’s car.
• It does not matter if you have no intention of driving in Canada at all. For example, 4 to 5 passengers a week who take the ferry to Victoria Canada for a one-day walking sightseeing trip are turned back for DUI / DWI offenses even though they do not have a car with them.
• It does not matter if your offense was classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.
• It does not matter if you are a fan, guest, official, or anyone else entering Canada for special events. Former U.S. President G.W. Bush had to get a special waiver to enter Canada because of his 1976 drunken-driving offense in Maine

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:clap: Thank you for getting us back on track... :bowdown:

 

[bscrive]

If you do have a DUI/DWI, you can apply for a waiver before you go over. Better to do it now than take your chances at the border.

Just make sure that you don't lie to them about it. They will look you up and if they see that you lied then they will send you back.

Information on applying for a waiver.

• Citizenship & Immigration (for related policies and procedures on waivers): http://www.cic.gc.ca/
  
• CBSA home page: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
  
• CBSA contact page: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/bis-sif-eng.html
  
• CBSA information for non-Canadians: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/noncan-eng.html
  

 

[Chupaca]

Things have changed...

Been years since we crossed over...maybe where as well but with all that is going on these day it is wise to check everything and be prepared....:lecturef_smilie:

 

[Saluda]

Kind of over doing it, isn't it ??

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Kind of over doing it, isn't it ??

Not sure what you are referring to???

Cruzr Joe

 

[Steamer]

Have crossed the border from Washington State/Montana numerous times. Each time my wife goes through each way likity split. Me, however, I get to be researched, bike searched, and thoroughly questioned. While I really don't mind and understand the necessity, but every time!
Because I have held public office, volunteered as youth exchange advisor and was a public school teacher, I have been vetted several times since the inception of background checks.
On two accaisions I had to wait well over an hour. I never cop an attitude and I am always forthwith with their questions.
What gives?
Just venting!

 

[ARtraveler]

I think a lot has to do with the "inspector(s)" of the day. When crossing from Skagway AK. back into Canada, the spouse accidently moved ahead before being told to do so. They pulled her aside and gave her the full "treatment." Me, they just let me pass through. :banghead:

 

[SilverFox1]

"An offense of driving under the influence will typically not cause problems for Canadians entering the United States. However . . . . . ."

Sorry to tell you this sir but the same thing happens to Canadians when crossing to the US side! Even if you own property of any kind. House , trailer or whatever.

 

[cognaccruiser]

"An offense of driving under the influence will typically not cause problems for Canadians entering the United States. However . . . . . ."

Sorry to tell you this sir but the same thing happens to Canadians when crossing to the US side! Even if you own property of any kind. House , trailer or whatever.

I said the same thing yesterday and that thread disappeared so I guess I'll just agree with you.

Canadians going to the US have been asked if they have ever smoked pot. They were not charged or convicted. They just admitted to using it recreationally. They were turned back. I've been asked if I have ever been arrested for anything. I haven't and said so but I'm pretty sure if I had said yes I wouldn't have been going across the border.

I really don't quite get the purpose of this. Border agents from either country can, on any given day, ask whatever they want and decide to exercise their "authority". Please enlighten me.

Gary

 

[2Paw]

My brother a 1 time DUI offender has crossed in and out of Canada several time on several different trips without any problems. I suppose that the agents can turn you back for any reason they choose. I hardly ever go anywhere I'm not wanted and didn't loose anything in Canada. I can't think of any valid reason however that I would be turned back. If the NSA thinks I'm okay I ought to be good enough for Canada. O course it has been a few years but I haven't been in much trouble the past several years. I think a DUI may be a little strict but I am if favor of tighter border control.

 

[Bob Denman]

Whenever I approach the Customs Officials: I like to think about this:



It makes it easier to keep a straight face, and get across the Border without causing in international incident. :yikes:

 

[Border Rider]

Use a passport or Nexus card

If you present a drivers license, enhanced or regular for an ID at the border crossings they will run a check on it. Any present or prior
violations will get you denied entry. A passport or nexus card does not show any driving infractions, you will be allowed entry. I do it all the time.

 

[blitzkreig]

If you present a drivers license, enhanced or regular for an ID at the border crossings they will run a check on it. Any present or prior
violations will get you denied entry. A passport or nexus card does not show any driving infractions, you will be allowed entry. I do it all the time.

Well as far as that goes if you are Canadian and attempting to enter the US with just a drivers license you are dreaming from the start ... Whether or not you have a DUI. You require a Passport or you don't get in.

 

[DGoebel]

AH HA, Now I gotta go renew my passport, though I have no DUI's or DWI's I had a driving record that almost kept me out of the USAF...... back in the day of course... Now only Wisconsin gives me speeding tickets, only Wisconsin.......

 

[crazycanuck]

bottom line is you can get denied entry into any country around the world. Going into any country you are not a citizen of, know the requirements to get in, special Visa's etc; answer the questions they ask and go enjoy.

The end.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I said the same thing yesterday and that thread disappeared so I guess I'll just agree with you.

Canadians going to the US have been asked if they have ever smoked pot. They were not charged or convicted. They just admitted to using it recreationally. They were turned back. I've been asked if I have ever been arrested for anything. I haven't and said so but I'm pretty sure if I had said yes I wouldn't have been going across the border.

I really don't quite get the purpose of this. Border agents from either country can, on any given day, ask whatever they want and decide to exercise their "authority". Please enlighten me.

Gary

The other post was deleted by me because it went completely off topic, this was posted as an informational post

Cruzr Joe

 

[blitzkreig]

And ... leave the "heat" at home. Any firearm including long arms just are not worth the grief you will get at the border.

Hand guns are not welcome at all. I can't even imagine the paperwork necessary to get a hand gun into Canada unless you are doing professional security work or a member of the intelligentsia.

For Sport shooting and hunting purposes importing of long guns are possible ... but require a fair amount of planning and advance paperwork. Simply not worth the effort for a short blip over the border for a few days.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Crossing the Canadian border with a DWI, DUI or Other Drunk Driving Offense

An offense of driving under the influence will typically not cause problems for Canadians entering the United States. However . . . . . .
The biggest surprise for most Americans is that they are very likely to be turned away at the Canadian border if they have any type of alcohol related offense.

• It does not matter if you are arriving as a passenger in another person’s car.
• It does not matter if you have no intention of driving in Canada at all. For example, 4 to 5 passengers a week who take the ferry to Victoria Canada for a one-day walking sightseeing trip are turned back for DUI / DWI offenses even though they do not have a car with them.
• It does not matter if your offense was classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.
• It does not matter if you are a fan, guest, official, or anyone else entering Canada for special events. Former U.S. President G.W. Bush had to get a special waiver to enter Canada because of his 1976 drunken-driving offense in Maine

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Well I crossed the border in 2014 and all the Canadian border guard said was " Before you come back across please sign your passport."