Canadian Immigration Physical
Are you looking for residency status in a country other than your own? Dr. Martin G. McElya, at Neighborhood Medical Center in the Dallas area, can provide you with the necessary physical for your paperwork. He can assist with physicals for Canada and many other countries. For more details, please call or book online to make an appointment.
This is not covered by insurance. Cash pay only.
What Are Immigration Physicals For?
The purpose behind immigration physicals is to ensure that you’re mentally and physically fit for residency. During this physical, Dr. McElya evaluates the candidate for the following:
- The presence of communicable diseases
- Vaccination history
- The existence or non-existence of mental disorder(s)
- The presence of possible substance abuse disorders
Any disease that requires you to be quarantined or that poses a public health risk to others would make you inadmissible to Canada.
How Much Does This Cost?
- For Canada Immigration, the cost of an adult (15 years and up) physical is $395, plus the cost of vaccines, if needed.
- The cost of an older child (11 - 14 years) physical is $155 and a younger child (5-10 years) physical is $60.
- A newborn (0 years to 4 years) physical is $50, plus the cost of vaccines, if needed.
Is There a Physical Examination?
Yes, Dr. McElya does a full physical exam as outlined by the Canadian embassy. This exam includes evaluating your:
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Extremities
- Heart
- Lungs
- Abdomen
- Lymph nodes
- Skin
Dr. McElya also takes X-rays of any patient older than 11 years of age.
What Vaccines Do I Need?
Canada requires you to have proof of the following vaccines:
- Diphtheria
- The current year’s Influenza
- Hepatitis A & B
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal
- Pertussis
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Rotavirus
- Tetanus
- Varicella
If you’re missing any of these vaccinations, Neighborhood Medical Center provides them at an additional cost. You may also visit your local health department.