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Canadian Healthcare Amendment Act visa applicants have the chance to be denied entry for medical needs

Sep 8, 2022

Policy on refusal of entry due to medical needs takes effect immediately

The Canadian government has announced a formal amendment to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) , which will allow visa applicants to have the opportunity to be denied entry due to medical needs. The amendment will take effect immediately.

Policy Purpose

In fact, this policy has become a temporary public policy in Canada since 2018, and this revision only changes it into a formal act. The purpose of this policy is to strike a balance between welcoming newcomers into Canadian society through a fair and humane immigration system, and the need to effectively protect publicly funded health and social services.

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Changes to this policy include:

Triple the cost of being assessed as "denied entry for medical reasons"*.
Revise the definition of social services: Eliminate special education, social and vocational rehabilitation services, and personal support services.

*The current threshold of Excessive demand on health or social services is about CAD 24,000, that is, the later threshold will be raised to a medical cost of no more than CAD 72,000.

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All foreign nationals applying for a permanent resident visa or applying to remain in Canada as permanent residents, as well as certain categories of temporary residents, are required to undergo a medical examination. Unsatisfactory physical health conditions will lead to denial of entry. Each residency case application is independently assessed, taking into account factors such as the applicant's health status and the cost of treatment for their illness.

Reducing barriers for people with disabilities is a priority for the Government of Canada. These changes will contribute to the development of immigration policy while promoting social inclusion, including people with disabilities, in order to contribute to Canadian society regardless of their health status.

Physical examination content

If you plan to stay in Canada for 6 months or more, and live in Hong Kong for at least 6 months in the past 1 year, the Canadian authorities will send a letter to the visa applicant stating that the applicant must go to a designated clinic in Hong Kong for a medical examination within 30 days after receiving the letter. If you can come to the medical examination as scheduled, your application may be rejected. The 4 major items include basic physical examination such as lung X-ray examination, blood drawing and urine test.

A urine test is required for persons aged 5 or above
Chest X-rays are required for persons 11 years of age or older
Anyone 15 years old or older needs a blood test

Pregnant women who choose not to undergo X-ray examination for the time being can apply to the Immigration Bureau for an extension until the delivery, but it will affect the progress of the application.

Genital and rectal exams are not required unless the doctor deems it necessary.

Medical Examination Designated Clinic

The Canadian Immigration Service stipulates that physical examinations need to be carried out at designated clinics . The list in Hong Kong is as follows:

United Medical Center (Central): Room 1401-03, Wing On Group Building, 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Central

United Medical Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui): Room 07, 10/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon

United Medical Centre (Jordan): Room 03-04, 15/F, 238 Nathan Road, Kowloon

An appointment must be made in advance for a medical examination.