Canadian Immigration Medical Examinations - FAQ

1. Should I take a medical examination for Canadian Immigration?

It is necessary to all Canadian immigration applicants to go through medical examinations.

These examinations are planned to notice any conditions, which may have an effect on the health of the Canadian public, or which may outcome in unnecessary demands being placed upon Canadian health or social services.

The medical examination includes a typical physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, and X-Rays.

2. How long are medical examinations valid for?

Medical Examinations are suitable for one year from the date of the examination. You have to go through a new medical examination if your visa has not been issued in one year from your medical examination date.

3. Will my application be discarded if I have some disease or disorder?

Each medical case is analyzed independently, in view of your full medical history. If the illness or disorder poses health risks to Canadians or places too much demands on the Canadian health care system, it might result in medical inadmissibility.

4. Which medical conditions may root me to be inadmissible to Canada?

Applicants intending to go into Canada as permanent residents may be denied entry to Canada if their health or any of their dependents' health (whether accompanying or not):

• Is a risk to public health or safety; or

• Would source extreme demand on the Canadian health care system or on social services in Canada

5. Are there any exceptions made for medically inadmissible dependents?

Yes, but only in the Family Sponsorship category, the "excessive demand on health or social services in Canada" factor is put aside for:

• Spouses, common-law partners or conjugal partners

• Dependent children

6. If I am expectant, will I still have to go through the medical examination?

For the protection of the fetus, X-rays are not taken of pregnant applicants waiting after delivery of the baby. After the birth, the mother and infant will experience medical examinations.

7. Where to give medical examination for Canadian Immigration?

The medical examination is given approximately all the world by designated medical practitioners (DMP). Irrespective of the Canadian Immigration Visa Office to which the application is submitted, the services of a designated medical practitioner in any division of the world may be used.