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Doctor’s note for proof of good health for WHV

  • February 18, 2025

So I'm applying for WHV from Canada and I need a doctor's note proving I'm in good health, I went to a walk in clinic asking for just a general check up and if they can provide me with this note and they said I would need to go to a specific clinic that handles with visas/immigration check ups.

I looked everywhere online and couldn't find anything so I am at a loss here. Does any doctor's note from a walk in clinic or hospital work? Any kind of advice would be super helpful.

by skydragonx8

4 comments

  2. When I did mine (many years ago) I had my family doctor write me a letter that basically said she wasn’t treating me for anything specific and she wasn’t aware of any chronic illnesses that I was suffering from.

    I recognize that it may be difficult to get a family doctor in Canada these days though.

  3. That’s lame, I’m fairly confident that they easily could have written a quick note for you. It’s not a serious document or anything, just confirmation that you’re not suffering from anything serious. You might have to visit another clinic and see if they’re willing.

  4. That clinic was wrong – any walk-in clinic can write the note, as long as it’s a doctor who’s checking you up.

    That said, a lot of clinics will make it awkward or try to avoid doing it for you because they’re not completely confident in knowing what to do for you.

    You basically have to guide them through it, and convince them that they *can* write it if they try to avoid doing it for you.

    **Here’s what you’ll need to do at your next visit:** Ask the doctor to give you a brief checkup. Mention that it’s for the purpose of writing this (assuming it applies to you):
    – *“The patient records no past medical history, medications or substance use. There is no foreseeable medical issues and he is safe to travel abroad for an extended period of time”*

    Here are some other things to keep in mind:

    1. Make sure the note refers to the physician as a doctor (for example, using the title “Dr.” in the signature footer) and has the doctor’s signature on it.

    2. **Make sure you get the note from a Doctor, not a Nurse Practitioner** – the embassy workers specifically check for that, and will reject the letter if it’s the latter.

    3. Expect to pay about $50 for the doctor’s note since it’s not covered by insurance.

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