Canada medical exam requirements for visitors, students and workers
Official IRCC medical exam requirements connected to visitor, study and work applications.
What this page is for
Student Visa guide for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Canada, including workbook-imported 2026 fee guidance, requirements, application route and official source links.
FeeCAD 150 study permit
ProcessingUse IRCC processing-time tool; varies by application country and season.
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteMedical visa
Prices and fee checks
- Medical: about 11,500 birr (CAD 100) visitor visa/TRV
- Tourist / visitor: about 11,500 birr (CAD 100) visitor visa/TRV
- Student: about 17,300 birr (CAD 150) study permit
- Work: Check official fee page
- Business: about 11,500 birr (CAD 100) visitor visa/TRV
Birr amounts are approximate planning conversions; verify the official currency and fee page.
Requirements
- Passport valid 6+ months
- admission/acceptance letter or CAS/I-20/LOA/COE depending on country
- proof of tuition payment/scholarship
- financial evidence for tuition + living costs
- academic records
- English/language test if required
- police certificate/medical exam/TB test if required
- accommodation details
- guardian documents for minors
- biometrics/interview where required
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid 6+ months
- admission/acceptance letter or CAS/I-20/LOA/COE depending on country
- proof of tuition payment/scholarship
- police certificate/medical exam/TB test if required
Money proof
- Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
- Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Appointment
- Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- IRCC online + VAC/biometrics
Stay rules
- Validity: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
- Max stay: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
- Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]
Application path
- Choose correct Student category for Canada
- Read official checklist and gather documents
- Complete the online form/portal or embassy form
- Pay government fee and service/biometric fee if applicable
- Book appointment at embassy/VFS/TLS/BLS/visa centre if required
- Attend appointment with originals + copies; submit biometrics/interview
- Track application
- Collect passport/eVisa/decision letter
- Re-check visa validity, entries, stay limit, and conditions before travel
Common weak spots
- Insufficient or unexplained funds
- Unclear travel purpose
- Missing or inconsistent documents
- Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
- False/unverifiable documents
- Previous refusal or overstay not explained
VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.