All prospective immigrants to Canada are required to undergo
medical examination. These examinations are intended to detect any
conditions which may affect the health of the Canadian public, or
which may result in excessive demands being placed upon the Canadian
health care system.
The medical examination includes a standard physical examination,
blood tests, urine tests, and X-Rays.
6.2 Will my application be rejected if I have a certain disease
or disorder?
Each medical case is analyzed individually, taking into account
your full medical history. If the disease or disorder poses health
risks to Canadians or places excessive demands on the Canadian
health care system, it may result in rejection of the application.
6.3 If I am pregnant, will I still have to undergo the medical
examination?
For the safety of the fetus, X-rays are not taken of pregnant
applicants until after delivery of the baby. After the birth, the
mother and infant will undergo medical examinations.
6.4 Can my dependents undergo the medical examination in another
country?
Designated medical practitioners give the examination around the
world. Regardless of the visa office to which the application was
submitted, the services of any such practitioner may be used.
6.5 Will my non-accompanying dependents be required to complete
medical examinations?
Non-accompanying dependents are required to undergo medical
examinations, as are accompanying dependents. If a non-accompanying
dependent is unwilling to undergo a medical examination, it may be
possible to have the individual exempted. However, such
non-accompanying dependents will not be eligible for subsequent
sponsorship as members of the family class.
6.6 Validity of the medical exam:
Medical examinations are valid for one year from the date of
examination. If you immigrate to Canada later than one year, a new
medical examination will be required.
