If you are applying for a Canadian visa, you will be required to undergo a medical examination. You could be declared medically inadmissible to Canada if you fail your medical examination.

If you have a medical condition that could be highly communicable or could possibly cause you to act violently and harm Canadian citizens, you will not be allowed to enter Canada.

What are the Reasons for Medical Inadmissibility?

You may be found medically inadmissible for the following reasons:

• Danger to public health: Your condition may endanger public health in Canada
• Danger to public safety: Your condition may endanger public safety in Canada
• Excessive demand on health or social services: Your medical condition would affect the waiting period for health services in Canada or cost more than the cost of health services for an average Canadian by a multiple of 3

What are the Requirements of Medical Inadmissibility?

Canadian authorities will send you a letter if you are found to be medically inadmissible to Canada. This letter is known as a procedural fairness letter.

You have the right to appeal this letter within 60 days. Admissibility reviews are held by the Immigration Division.

It is recommended to hire an immigration litigation lawyer to help you appeal the decision. You could be required to provide additional information and evidence on why you should be allowed to enter Canada.

How to Overcome Medical Inadmissibility?

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) could be a possibility if you believe that your reason to enter Canada outweighs the risks of your inadmissibility.

You could be asked to provide a mitigation plan to overcome medical inadmissibility. A mitigation plan is when you are asked to provide a reduction plan if your condition is causing an excessive demand for health or social services.

What are the Exceptions to Medical Inadmissibility?

You are exempt from the condition of medical inadmissibility if you are:

• A refugee or a family member of a refugee
• A person in need of protection
• Sponsored by family or spouse

Does having a mental illness make you medically inadmissible?

Having certain mental illnesses that can cause you to act violently can make you medically inadmissible to enter Canada.

Can I overcome medical inadmissibility by showing financial resources to support my condition?

No, medical inadmissibility does not change due to financial resources.

Is there a time period to re-enter Canada after being issued a removal order?

There is no set rule. It depends on the type of removal order that has been issued.

Is there a difference between the removal and deportation order?

No, the removal order encompasses deportation and inadmissibility. Deportation is a type of removal order.

Can I appeal my removal order?

Yes, Removal Order Appeals are a possibility if you want to explore this option.

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