EFFECTS OF OWI CONVICTION ON TRAVEL IN CANADA
Admin • February 12, 2018
Under Canadian law, an OWI conviction in Wisconsin (or elsewhere in the U.S.) can make you an “inadmissible person.” An “inadmissible person” cannot visit or stay in Canada because they have been convicted of certain crimes in, or outside of, Canada.
OWI OFFENSES THAT MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE FOR CANADIAN TRAVEL:
Conviction for impaired driving offense
Suspended license for excessive blood alcohol levels
Conviction or license suspension for failing to take a breath, blood or urine alcohol test
- Outstanding warrants and pending charges or trials for impaired driving offenses
- The United States government shares driver license and court records with Canadian immigration authorities. If you are traveling to Canada, you should assume that the Canadian government will find out about any OWI charges you have or will face.
YOU MAY STILL ENTER CANADA LEGALLY IF:
- Ten years have passed with no other indictable offenses
- Five years have passed since your last offense and apply for rehabilitation status
- Less than five years have passed; you can apply for a temporary resident permit, which requires a fee
