Medical Requirements for Entering Canada
Many people around the world would love to move to Canada legally and live there permanently. Even if they have their documents in order and are eligible to immigrate under the Canadian immigration law, there is one more hurdle that needs to be overcome before their dream comes true - the medical exam.
According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) immigration of people to Canada is intended to benefit the country economic, social and political life. It is also concerned with protecting the health and safety of native Canadians. There are three criteria for inadmissibility to Canada on medical grounds: People who are a hazard to public health, public safety or would make an unreasonably high demand on the Canadian health services.
The immigration medical process consists of two parts: the medical examination itself and the decision whether the person is admissible on medical grounds based on this examination.
IRPA requires all people who intend to move to Canada as permanent residents, visitors for more than 6 months or students to undergo a medical examination with certain designated medical practitioners. It defines the medical requirement s prospective visitors to Canada must meet.
A person who wishes to move to Canada should check the list of Designated Medical Practitioners and choose one in a location convenient to them. After an appointment is made, applicants must bring their passport, all relevant medical records, eye glasses if applicable, four recent photographs showing head and shoulders.
The medical exam is obligatory for all persons wishing to enter Canada, X-rays only for children over 10 and adults, urine analysis for children over 5 and adults, syphilis serology for persons over 15.
After he has taken all the necessary tests, the results are mailed by the doctor directly to the immigration authorities. Designated medical practitioners do not have the right to make the decision whether or not the applicant has passed the medical exam. This is done by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada authorities.
Medical examination results are valid for one year. If the applicant has not entered Canada during this period, he will need to undergo another test. All costs related to medical examination are paid by the applicant. If you need more information about the medical requirements to enter Canada, look here: http://www.canadaimmigrationlaw.net/Immigration/FAQ/medical_exam.htm
