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·. Medical exam, if your stay or country needs one

You may need an exam by a panel physician if you're staying more than six months, if you recently spent time in certain countries, or if you plan to work in a job where public health matters.

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Medical exam, if your stay or country needs one

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The authority on this stepMedical exams for visitors, students and workerscanada.ca · Government of Canada

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Our plain-language summaryLast reviewed 29 July 2026

You may need an exam by a panel physician if you're staying more than six months, if you recently spent time in certain countries, or if you plan to work in a job where public health matters.

Why it's required: Most degree programs run longer than six months, so this applies to more students than expect it. Only a panel physician's exam counts.

Over 6 monthsUsually neededWhich covers most full degree and diploma programs.

Recent examMay exempt youWithin five years and low risk: quote the previous number.

Documents you'll need

Photo identification
Glasses or contact lenses, if you wear them
Any previous immigration medical exam number

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