Husband is a felon, will we have any complications traveling through Canada to get to Alaska?

Question

My husband is a felon. We are moving from Arizona to Alaska and I am wondering if there will be any difficulties going through the border patrol of Canada with felony possession of marijuana in his background.

So far, we understand that we need our state issued identification card/driving license and proof of citizenship.

What about car insurance, what will they accept, what are their requirements?

Answer 1

You need to check with the American and Canadian consulates and find out from them... they are the only ones can affirm or deny.

Answer 2

Sorry I can't give you any honest yes or no answers, but when we went from BC to Seattle, going in to the states, they stopped and checked our van and asked questions, going back to Canada they waved us through.

Answer 3

There is a tunnel that goes underneath of Canada so you don't need to worry about it.

Answer 4

http://www.gonorthwest.com/Visitor/plann...

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw...

From what I read here, you should call ahead.

As for car insurance, call your insurance company.

Answer 5

If he was charged over 5 years ago and has had no trouble with the law since you should be fine. You can find all this info on the Canadian Border Services website. If its within 5 years though, sorry, they won't let you cross. In that case I would suggest you fly.

Make sure you have your birth certificate and one piece of photo I.D. Of course it's good to have proof of ownership and insurance but I've crossed the border a gazillion times and never been asked this. Actually I went down to Ohio for a week and totally forgot I had an outdated insurance certificate hahaha!

Answer 6

hyyyyy

Answer 7

there is no simple answer, he may or maynot be turned away at the border,

call the border control and enquire