Visa-Medicals

Canada Information

Please note the following information very carefully before attending for your examination.

• Please ensure that you are entitled to undergo an examination. You will either be in possession of a green front sheet, stamped by the Canadian High Commission or have completed an Appendix D form following instruction for your sponsor. If neither of these conditions applies please do not attempt to book a medical examination.

• Female applicants attending the medical examination during menstruation may require repaeat urine testing at a later stage if contamination occurs.

• Please bring any relevant medical information, for example discharge reports for important past medical conditions or hospital letters explaining treatment plans and follow-up arrangements. Normally a photocopy from your General Practitioner’s records will suffice and should not cost more than a photocopying fee. If there is a history of abnormal cervical smears then a copy of a normal follow-up smear result should be provided.

• Those applicants with a history of, or on-going problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or depression may benefit from gaining a report together with any relevant recent blood results from their own Medical Practitioner. (There is likely to be a charge for this.)

Applicants should also bring the following items:-
• 2 passport sized photos, taken within the last 6 months or 4 photographs in the case of Appendix D applicants.
• Current passport.
• A list of your current medication.
• Spectacles or contact lenses if worn.

What to expect during your medical

Upon arrival at reception your paperwork will be checked and you will be provided with urine sample bottles.

Families are usually seen together although the doctors may differ in their practice. The medical examination includes measurement of height, weight, urine analysis, vision and blood pressure. In addition a general examination of abdomen, limbs and chest is undertaken. The examination is tailored to the individual's history and age.

Female examination may require examination of breasts only if indicated.

Very rarely an internal examination may be required in an adult.

A chaperone will be supplied if required.

You should expect to be at the surgery for around 20-30 minutes per person.

Applicants over 11 years of age will require a chest x-ray (unless expectant mothers) which is organised at our local private hospital.

All applicants over 15 years of age require blood tests for HIV and Syphilis and if you have tattoos or multiple piercings you will also require blood tests for Hepatitis B. If your medical history dictates or examination findings are abnormal further blood tests may be required. Certain tests may need to be repeated following an overnight fast.
X-ray and blood results are usually available within ten days to two weeks. The form is then finalised and sent by special delivery to the appropriate Canadian High Commission.

Any significant problems will be reported to you. You may be asked to supply further medical information via your General Practitioner if required.

Please note the enclosed price list. Payment by debit or credit card only is accepted. Please note the terms and conditions of cancellation and inform us immediately if you are unable to attend your medical.

Visa-Medicals Price List - CANADA January 2010

Adult (over 15 years) require examination, X-Ray, HIV & Syphilis (VDRL) screening plus Hepatitis B if you have body piercing/tattoos.

Child (11 years and over) require examination and X-Ray.

Child (under 11 years) require examination only.

Price list excluding VAT

Item	Unit Cost
Adult Exam (11 years plus)	£95.00
Child Exam (under 11 years)	£75.00
Chest X-Ray	£80.00
Blood Test HIV	£28.00
Blood Test Syphilis	£30.00
Blood Test Hep B	£28.00
Blood Test Hep C	£35.00
Blood Test (discretionary)	£POA
Postage to London	£8.00

Terms and Conditions

Please read carefully

At the time of booking you state your intention to attend. If you are subsequently unable to attend please telephone as soon as possible. If less than 4 working days notice is given or we are unable to reassign your appointment then a cancellation fee of £40 per person is chargeable.

Please note that the Embassies are informed of any non-payment.

Correspondence arising from additional investigations will incur an administrative charge of a minimum £15.00

We strongly advise no migration travel arrangements should be booked until you are in receipt of a successful visa as further tests may rely on the availability of a third party medical opinion and occasional complex investigations. The Doctors limit their medical involvement in your case to that of reporting important abnormalities to your General Practitioner for follow-up and treatment.

No guarantee can be provided that results will be available within the specified time frame as unforeseen circumstances can arise. However, in our experience the vast majority of medical reports are turned around without delay.

No copies of medical information are kept after the medical has been signed off.

We accept Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards or Debit Cards at no extra cost.

We regret we cannot accept personal cheques or cash