Travel Clearance Letters in Ontario: When You Need Medical Clearance to Fly
Airlines may require a travel clearance letter if you have certain medical conditions. Learn when you need one and how to get it quickly in Ontario.
## When Do You Need Travel Clearance?
- Recent surgery
- Respiratory condition requiring oxygen
- Late-stage pregnancy (after 36 weeks)
- Communicable disease
- Recent hospitalization
- Condition that could worsen at altitude
## What Airlines Require
- Nature of medical condition (general terms)
- Confirmation you're fit to fly
- Special requirements during flight
- Physician's contact and license number
## Common Conditions Requiring Clearance
- Recent heart attack or stroke
- Pneumothorax
- Recent surgery
- Severe anemia
- Deep vein thrombosis
## Timing Is Important
Most airlines require the letter dated within 48-72 hours of your flight.
## Getting Your Letter
MedLetter provides travel clearance letters from CPSO-registered physicians same day.