An applicant filing a study permit application along with a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) and a child's study visa asked whether the child also needs to undergo a medical exam.
What the thread discussed:- There's no single universal rule — it depends on the visa office instructions for your specific country of residence. IRCC's own guidance points applicants to check their visa office's country-specific instructions to determine if a medical exam is necessary, rather than applying one fixed rule to everyone.
- Medical requirements differ by permit type and circumstances. For example, a Super Visa applicant who has lived in certain prescribed countries for more than 6 months, or who plans to work in specific occupations, is generally required to submit a medical exam — but this doesn't automatically mean the same requirement applies to a child on a standard study permit application.
Takeaway: don't assume your child automatically needs (or doesn't need) a medical exam — check your specific visa office's country instructions on the IRCC website, since the requirement depends on your country of residence and application type, not a single blanket rule.