Amended list of countries for which a medical examination is required for temporary residents

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced, effective November 23, 2017, changes to the list of countries for which a medical examination is required for temporary residents.

As per IRCC, the changes affect:

- temporary resident agricultural workers coming to Canada from the designated countries and territories outlined in the list;

- those who apply to visit Canada for longer than six months;

- those who, in the one year period before seeking entry to Canada or applying for a visa or permit, have spent more than six consecutive months in a country for which a medical examination is required.

The complete list of countries for which a medical examination is required for temporary residents may be consulted on IRCC's website.