Our Panel Physicians will guide you through the process of your Immigration Medical Exam from start to finish.
Immigration Medical Exam (IME) Process
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will provide you with instructions on when to get your medical exam done. Once you receive the instructions, follow the steps below. If you are getting an upfront medical exam, please contact us anytime.
IMPORTANT: As a patient you have the right to bring a chaperone during the visit.
Step 1
You book an appointment at our clinic.
Contact one of our clinics to book your Immigration Medical Examination with one of our Panel Physicians. Be sure to schedule an appointment that meets Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada timelines.
Step 2
You visit our clinic for your Immigration Medical Exam.
The complete immigration medical exam is done at our centre. We also provide urine and blood testing, and have an x-ray clinic in our building so you can complete the additional testing you need in one location. You are required to pay for your exam on the day of your appointment.
Step 3
We submit your exam results online to the government.
Once your complete immigration medical exam is done, we electronically send the results to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We will also give you a document with your case number (IME/UMI) to confirm that you have completed your exam. Reports are submitted within 5-10 business days of your exam.
Required Documents for the Medical Exam
Click on a link below for a list of items to bring to your exam.
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Canadian Immigration Medical Exam
EXAM AVAILABLE AT:
Bank St. Clinic, Innes Rd. Clinic
PLEASE BRING:
- Proper identification: At least one government-issued document with your photograph and signature, preferably your passport
- Refugees: Bring your Interim Federal Health (IFH) documents.
- Form, letter or email received from immigration
- For Express Entry: Your Express Entry Profile Number
- Eye glasses or contact lenses, if you wear them
- Any medical reports or test results for any previous or existing medical conditions>
- A list of your current medications
PAYMENT:
Payment in Cash Only (No Credit Card or Debit Machines Available)*
*If you are covered under IFHP, costs may be covered by the plan. Confirmation of this will be provided to you upon booking the appointment.
OTHER:
No need to fast – you can eat.
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Australian Immigration Medical Exam
EXAM AVAILABLE AT:
PLEASE BRING:
- Identification (Original Passport )
- Referral Form with HAP Id#.
- Eye glasses (vision test will be performed)
PAYMENT:
Payment in Cash Only (No Credit Card or Debit Machines Available)*
OTHER:
No need to fast – you can eat.
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New Zealand Immigration Medical Exam
EXAM AVAILABLE AT:
PLEASE BRING:
- Identification (Original Passport )
- Eye glasses (vision test will be performed)
PAYMENT:
Payment in Cash Only (No Credit Card or Debit Machines Available)*
OTHER:
No need to fast – you can eat.
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GardaWorld Security and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
EXAM AVAILABLE AT:
PLEASE BRING:
- Identification ( Drivers license)
- Health card
- Form received from company to complete
- Eye glasses (vision test will be performed)
PAYMENT:
Fee is covered by company.
OTHER:
No need to fast – you can eat.
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Medicals for the Ministry of Transportation / First Student Bus Lines
EXAM AVAILABLE AT:
PLEASE BRING:
- Identification ( Drivers license)
- Health card
- Form received from ministry (if available)
- Eye glasses (vision test will be performed)
OTHER:
No need to fast – you can eat.
Helpful Government Links
For more information about the exam requirements, visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website:
Permanent Residents Visitors, Students & Workers
Patient Testimonials
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