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I am an Indian citizen. I have a valid Canadian Student visa valid from April 2016 to March 2018. I am planning to travel to Canada in early 2017. The validity of my medical test performed for the issuance of the said visa is till December 2016 (as it was done in December 2015).
Will I be able to travel to Canada in early 2017 without having to undergo the medical test again? Can I do the medical test after I arrive in Canada in case I am required to?
According the Canada Immigration and Citizenship, the medical exam which Canada requires, whether it be for visiting, residency, or employment, must be valid when you present yourself at the border for entry.
The exam results are valid for 12 months from when they were issued and, if you don't enter Canada as a visitor, student or worker within that time, you may need to have another exam.
As you note that you plan to enter more than a year from the time your medical exam was conducted, you may want to check in advance with the Consulate that issued your visa.
Your medical exam results are valid for 12 months only. If you do not come to Canada as a visitor, student or worker within that time, you may need to have another exam.