If you've been arrested:

Entry into Canada

If you are convicted of DUI you may be denied entrance into Canada. Routine screening upon entry into Canada includes the question, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”

Canadian law does not let you enter the country for at least five (5) years from the date of your conviction. After the five-year waiting period you can apply for “criminal rehabilitation” by submitting an application to be deemed rehabilitated. Please note applications for rehabilitation can take over a year to process.

Further information can be found at Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration webpage.