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Medical Requirements

We will contact you when you need to go for a medical examination and we will send you instructions on how to proceed. Do not have your medical exam until we tell you to do so. Our assessment of your medical results will take time and may lengthen the processing of your application.

About the medical examination

You and your family members must go for a medical examination. The examination includes a chest x-ray and radiologist’s report for those family members who are over the age of 11. If you have a child under the age of 11, ask the doctor if the x-ray is required.

You are responsible for paying all costs related to the medical examinations. If you have any medical problems, you may have to go for more tests.

Where to go for the medical examination

You and any family members in Canada who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents must make an appointment with a medical doctor listed on the Designated Medical Practitioners List. This list will be sent with the medical instructions. If you go to a doctor who is not on the list, you will have to redo your medical examination and pay the fees again.

Family members outside of Canada will be given medical instructions by a Canadian visa office.

Things to bring to the medical examination

When you go for your medical examination, bring the following items for you and any family members in Canada:

  • passports;
  • immigration client identification numbers (if known);
  • eye glasses or contact lenses, if you or your family members wear them;
  • previous medical reports, if any; and
  • four recent photos. Bring the Photo Specifications (Appendix C) with you when you go to the photographer.

What if I have already done a medical examination?

If you have already had an immigration medical examination, you must provide proof. Examination results may be found on your original temporary resident permit or on a page in your passport. If this is the case, provide a photocopy. Depending on how long ago the examination was completed or what the results were, you may have to redo the examination. We will let you know if a new examination is required.

Medical insurance

You may be able to get medical insurance while your application is being processed. Contact your provincial or territorial health department to see if you are eligible.

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Last Updated: 2006-05-01 Return to top of page Important Notices