Medical exams and police checks – Immigration and citizenship (2024)

When you apply, you may need to provide proof of a medical exam and/or a police check.

You may need to have a medical exam. This is to

Find out more about medical exams.

We use police certificates to find out if you have a criminal record. They help visa officers make sure you aren’t a security risk to Canada.

You must get a police certificate if you’re applying for permanent residence or Canadian citizenship.

You might need a police certificate if you’re coming to Canada as a:

  • tourist
  • student
  • temporary worker
  • live-in caregiver

Find out more about police certificates and where to get a police certificate depending on where you live.

Medical exams and police checks – Immigration and citizenship (2024)
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