If you apply to immigrate to Canada, there are certain circumstances where you need to meet all the inadmissibility rules to be allowed entry into the country. One aspect of inadmissibility is medical inadmissibility, which affects individuals applying to visit, work, or live permanently in Canada. As part of the immigration process, you are required to undergo a valid medical examination before traveling to Canada. If your medical examination has expired, your visa is not considered valid for travel. The results of your medical exam are valid for 12 months from the date of the examination.
During the medical examination, applicants typically undergo a standard physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, and x-rays if necessary. They may also need to provide prior medical records. However, after the examination, the government can determine that you are medically inadmissible on two grounds:
Granting you permanent residence might place excessive demand on existing social or health services provided by the government.
Your condition would pose a risk to the health or safety of the Canadian population at large.
An example of medical inadmissibility based on danger to public health includes certain infectious diseases such as active tuberculosis or active syphilis, or if you have been in close contact with individuals with infectious diseases. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will consider how the disease can impact people living in Canada.
In order to immigrate to Canada, there are situations where you are required to undergo a medical examination, including:
Applying for permanent residence through Express Entry.
Parental sponsorship.
Spousal sponsorship.