{"id":1509,"date":"2019-02-07T21:47:21","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T21:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pinoy-ofw.com\/canada\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2026-06-07T05:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:50:29","slug":"medical-exam-canada-immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoy-ofw.com\/canada\/1509-medical-exam-canada-immigration.html","title":{"rendered":"Medical Exams Canada: Step-by-Step Guide for Canadian Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like in many other places that admit immigrants, foreign workers, and students, Canada requires that those who enter the country be subject to medical tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This ensures that before granting appropriate visas or permanent residence status, newcomers are physically fit to perform their work, do not pose as a health threat to the Canadian population, and do not require a significant amount of healthcare resources that is primarily intended for Canada\u2019s citizens and permanent residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is a medical test required?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In most cases, once an applicant is invited to apply for permanent residence, he or she is required to take a medical exam. This means that if an applicant is just in the initial phase of the application, such as reviewing the requirements or preparing to <\/span>create his\/her Express Entry profile<\/span><\/a>, he or she doesn\u2019t need to get a medical test. But it helps a lot to ensure he or she is physically fit and does not suffer from chronic diseases when he or she applies as an immigrant. Otherwise, it might be a waste of the applicant’s time and effort if, in the end, the application is refused because of health reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

An applicant can get his or her medical exam before or after his or her application, depending on the program being applied for. An instruction guide on when to take the medical exam can be found within the immigration program.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blood pressure equipment and medication. Photo credit: Stevepb \/ Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Which health professionals can perform a medical exam?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The applicant must see a doctor on the list of panel physicians. Doctors or medical clinics whose names are not allowed to take the medical exam for Canadian immigration purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

That being said, the panel physician doesn\u2019t make the final decision about his or her medical test results. An appropriate Canadian government agency makes that decision. In case there\u2019s a problem with an applicant\u2019s medical exam, Canadian authorities will contact him or her.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find a\u00a0<\/span>panel physician to do the medical exam<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before submitting an application.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The primary applicant may choose to have his or her medical exam done upfront before applying for permanent residence. This is also known as an upfront medical examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if bringing other family members into the application, it is advisable to wait for further communication from Canadian authorities before going to a panel physician or visiting a clinic for a health check. Typically, instructions are sent to the primary applicant on how to get the medical exam done. This requirement must be fulfilled within 30 days of receiving the instructions. Failure to follow the instructions will likely mean refusal of the application.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to bring to a medical exam<\/span><\/h2>\n

On an applicant\u2019s appointment for a medical exam in a designated clinic or physician’s office, he or she must bring the following:<\/span><\/p>\n