Medical exams

To protect the health and safety of Canadians, as well as reduce and prevent excessive demand on Canada's health and social services system, permanent or temporary resident applicants may be required to undergo a medical exam.

What you need to know

If you are applying to immigrate to Canada, find the requirements for permanent residents. If you are planning a temporary stay in Canada, either as a visitor, student or temporary foreign worker, find the requirements for temporary residents.

Find a doctor

Find a panel physician in your country, territory or region that has been designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and who is authorized to perform medical exams.

Information for doctors

Find out how to register as a panel physician.