Why do I need a medical examination?
You need to have a medical exam if you’re planning to:
- visit for more than 6 months
- work in healthcare or with children or
- apply for permanent residence
It’s important for the public health of Canadians, and helps prevent the spread of diseases.
If you’re visiting for less than 6 months, you don’t need one.
Learn more about medical exams.
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