Medical Test requirement for Canada Immigration

In order to get the Canada Visa, you have to pass a medical examination to enter in Canada as a permanent residence. Directions on how to take the medical examination will usually be sent to you after you put forward your application to the Canada visa office.

CIC do not allow your family doctor to do your medical examination for Canadian Immigration. You must see a medical doctor on Canada’s list of Designated Medical Practitioners at http://www.cic.gc.ca/dmp-md/medical.aspx

Your final medical reports and x-rays for the medical examination turn into the possessions of the Canadian Immigration Medical Authorities and will not be returned to you.

Some important points to be noted for medical test of Canadian Immigration:

1. The medical doctor will not inform about the results of the medical examination to you. Although, the doctor may let you know if you have any health-related problem.

2. The nominated medical practitioner does not give the final conclusion. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will give the final decision on whether or not your medical test is accepted for immigration purposes.

3. The Canada visa office will let you know in writing if there is a problem with your medical examination.

Canada Immigration Medical Exam Validity Period

The validity period of medical examination for Canada Visa or Immigration is 1 year. So you can only use your medical examination results in your visa application for 12 months after you had the examination.

If you are not entered in Canada as a permanent resident within this specific time period of 12 months, it will be necessary to take another medical test for Canadian Immigration.

Why should I undergo a Medical examination for Canada Immigration or Visa?

You should undergo a medical examination for Canada Immigration because Canadaian Government want to confirm that your health will not be

1. A hazard to public safety or health in Canada.
2. Cause too much require on health or social services in Canada.

In addition, your dependants should also pass a medical examination even though they are not accompanying you.So you must undergo a medical examination prior to immigrating to Canada.