The Canada Visa Medical test is required for all visa categories, including Student, Worker, Visitor, Permanent Residency, and Express Entry. According to IRCC rules, any person who has been designated for more than 6 months in the last year is subject to a Visa Medical Test before arriving in Canada.
The standard charges for the Canada Visa Medical Test in Sri Lanka are between LKR 20,699 and LKR 26,930 for individuals aged 15 years and above.
To book your Canadian visa medical test appointment in Sri Lanka, you must contact authorised hospitals directly, such as the IOM Medical Health Assessment Centre and Asiri Surgical Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka. You can book your appointment either online, by phone, or by email. Depending on the Clinic, they will collect the charges either upfront during an appointment or on the day of the appointment.
Based on your availability, they will provide you with an appointment date & time. You must visit the clinic on the scheduled appointment day and undergo a medical examination.
When taking the Canadian visa medical test in Sri Lanka, you must carry the following documents to ensure a smooth procedure.
The Medical tests during an Examination depend on the age of the applicant; however, the most common tests are weight measurement, an Eye Check-up, a chest X-ray, a Urine Sample, a Blood Sample, and an eye check-up, followed by a Medical Examination by a panel physician.
Age | Examinations |
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0 to 111 years | Medical Examination |
11 to 15 years | Medical Examination Chest X-Ray |
≥15 years and above | Medical Examination Chest X-Ray Blood Tests |
There might be some additional Medical tests, such as a TB investigation, Urine Pregnancy Test, IGRA, and Sputum Smear, based on the Doctor's recommendation. There will be no X-ray examination for pregnant applicants. The applicant must bear additional charges for any further tests.
The Medical Examination is similar to a general body check-up, where an authorised hospital will conduct basic medical tests as set by IRCC. Here is the Step-by-Step procedure of What you should expect at the Test Centre on the day of the appointment
The entire process will take approximately 2-3 hours, depending on the level of demand and availability of the Panel Physician.
The Medical Reports will be uploaded directly by the hospital to the IRCC portal, and it will take approximately 24-48 hours for the update to be reflected. If there are any abnormalities in your test results, the panel physician will inform you on the day of your appointment. Hence, you do not need to collect your reports from the hospital physically. At the end of the Examination, you will be issued the Medical Information Sheet required for your visa application.
No, the Medical tests conducted during the Canadian visa medical are standard and do not require fasting. It is recommended to have a proper meal before coming for the Examination.
The Validity of the Canada Visa Medical Report is 1 year from the date of the Examination. In the event of a Visa Refusal or Re-Application, the same Medical report can be used for a Canadian visa application. Suppose the gap between the Medical Examination Date and the Date of Arrival in Canada exceeds 1 year. In that case, the applicant must undergo a Re-Medical examination, even if they have a valid Visa. As per IRCC rules, the traveller must have a valid Medical Report at the time of arrival in Canada if the length of stay is more than 6 months in Designated Countries in the last year.
There are Two Hospitals authorized in Sri Lanka for Canada Visa Medical Examination. Both Medical Centers are located in Colombo only.
IOM Medical Health Assessment Center | ||
How to Book | Online Appointment or via Call | |
Price | 0 to 5 yrs | USD 38 / LKR 11,370 |
5 - 11 yrs | USD 40 / LKR 11,970 | |
11 to 14 yrs | USD 70 / LKR 20,950 | |
15yrs and above | USD 90 / LKR 26,930 | |
Website | https://srilanka.iom.int/health-assessment | |
Address | Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka Building, 80A Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 00800, Sri Lanka | |
slcanhap@iom.int | ||
Telephone | +94 112031700 | |
Time | Monday to Saturday - 08:00AM – 16:30PM | |
Languages | English, Sinhalese, Tamil | |
Payment Methods | Cash and Card payments | |
Panel Physicians |
Asiri Surgical Hospital | ||
How to Book |
Online Appointment OR via Call You have to Book Appointment via Doc.lk and pay the appointment charges. On day of appointment, you have to pay additional charges for Medical Tests. |
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Price | 0 to 5 yrs | LKR 10399 |
5 - 11 yrs | LKR 10399 | |
11 to 14 yrs | LKR 10399 + LKR 4030 | |
15yrs and above | LKR 10399 + LKR 10300 | |
Website | https://asirihealth.com/surgical-home/service/335 | |
Address | 21 Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka | |
info@asiri.lk | ||
Telephone | +94 114524400 +94 112500608 |
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Time | Monday to Saturday - 07:30AM to 18:00PM Sunday - 07:30 AM to 15:00 PM |
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Languages | English, Sinhalese | |
Payment Methods | Cash and Card payments | |
Panel Physicians | Dilini Natasha Peiris Deepamali Wimalasena Geetha Preethi Liyanage Punyajith Walgampaya |
There are several essential instructions to follow before taking the Visa Medical Test for Canada.
This is the Sample Information Sheet provided by the hospital once the Medical Examination process has been completed. You must scan this document and upload it to the IRCC portal during your Visa Application Process.