Frequently asked questions:
Studying in Canada

Study permits

How do I find out if I need a medical examination to study in Canada?

You will need a medical examination if:

• you will be in Canada for longer than six months, and you come from a designated country for which Canada requires a visa or
• you will be studying or working in a school, hospital, daycare centre or other facility where it is important to protect public health.

You can find more information about medical examinations in the I Need To… section on the right-hand side of this page.