Hi, I have a question for obtaining a work (Z) visa. I am a German citizen residing in Canda, so I would like to apply for my visa at the embassy in Ottawa. I plan to work in China for one year, starting September 2009. The embassy website states:

Z-Visa is valid for 3 months for a single entry with no specified duration of stay. One is obliged to apply for residence permit at the local public security bureau within a month after entering China.

Does that mean that I can undergo the required medical exam after arriving in China, when I apply for extending my stay? If not, could you please let me know how to obtain a medical check (I live in Montreal), is there a list of certified physicians or can I go to any family doctor? What is the fastest way to do this? Do I need to get a visa for 12 months or can I follow the procedure described above - to get a single entry visa for three months and then extend my stay?

Thank you very much.