Who is affected by medical inadmissibility when entering Canada?

Anyone applying to visit, study, work or live permanently in Canada, is affected by Medical Inadmissibility.

What happens if I am found inadmissible to enter Canada?

When you apply to enter Canada, a Canadian immigration officer will decide if individuals are admissible or inadmissible for a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This decision to admit you into Canada can also be decided at a Canadian port of entry (POE).

There are 3 potential reasons for medical inadmissibility:

• Danger to public health
• Danger to public safety
• Excessive demand on health

An Immigration Medical Exam (IME) certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the medical examination.  Without a valid medical certificate, the individual can be refused entry into Canada.

Contact SamLaw to explore all of your Canadian immigration options.