People coming to Canada on a temporary basis are required to have medical examinations if:
- They will be in Canada for less than six months and will be working in an occupation which the protection of public health is essential. Examples include caregivers, health practitioners, and teachers.
- They will be staying in Canada for six months or more and have resided or stayed temporarily for six or more consecutive months in a designated country or territory in the one year immediately preceding the date for which they sought to enter Canada. This is the case even if that person is a citizen of a country that does not require a visa to enter Canada.
The list of countries that require a medical exam can be found here.
A designated country/territory is defined as a country/territory with a three year average estimated sputum smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate equal to or greater than 15/100,000. To be considered for removal from the designated country/territory list, a country or territory must remain below the average threshold for three consecutive years.
Medical exam results are good for one year.
Upfront Medical
You can either get your medical exam before or after you apply.
Getting an Exam Before They Apply
A person has the option of getting an exam before theyapply. This is called an upfront medical exam. To get one, contact a panel physician directly.