Do I need medical check for work permit application? Pls advise!

[Kentish]

Hi,

I've found this on the cic website:

Medical examination requirements for visitors (tourists, students and temporary foreign workers)

If the duration of your visit is more than six months:

You will need a medical examination if:

    you have resided or stayed temporarily for six or more consecutive months in a designated country or territory in the one year immediately preceding the date you sought entry into Canada. This applies even if you are a citizen of a country where you do not require a visa to enter Canada.



Please could someone clairfy the above statement as I'm a bit confused and do not know whether it apply to me. I'm a Malaysian but currently working and living in the UK for the past 4 years.

I've submitted the application for temporary resident visa and work permit application on 28th June 2011 but I have not heard any news from the cic (I know it is a bit too early though) but I'm just worried that the application will take longer if a medical check is required. My job does not involve in any close contact with general public.

Can some seniors please advise?

[Bambiegirl]

You will need medical examination. They will inform you and give you a medical request after the interview.

[Kentish]

Hi Bambiegirl ,

Thank you for your reply.

I understand that UK residents does not require medical check if the job does not involve with the general public (ie.healthcare, teacher, etc).

Therefore, I thought I would be exempted from the medical check since the statement applies ONLY when you have resided/stayed in a designated country in the ONE year immediately PRECEDING THE DATE YOU ENTER CANADA.

In my case, I have left Malaysia for 4 years and will be departing from UK to Canada and where UK is exempted from medical check. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Thank you. 

[rjessome]

Chances are that you won't need a medical exam if you've been living legally in the UK for the past 4 years. If they want one, they will let you know.

[Kentish]

Thanks rjessome and Bambiegirl.

Fingers crossed. Will wait for their reply then.