Canadian Immigration Medical Examination 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 don’t follow these instructions, the Government of Canada may refuse your application.
IMPORTANT: As a patient, you have the right to bring a chaperone during the visit.
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.
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.
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.
Notes Regarding Your Exam
Timing: You must get your exam within 30 days of receiving these instructions.
Refugee Claim: If you are making a refugee claim, a Canadian Border Services Officer will tell you to get a medical exam within 30 days.
Express Entry Program: If you’re applying with the Express Entry Program, you must first apply and once immigration has reviewed your case you will be notified if a medical exam is needed.
Learn More about Express Entry
Included In Your Exam
All Canadian medical exams for immigration must be completed by a registered Panel Doctor and include the following (dependent on age):
- Health assessment
- Chest X-ray
- Vision, urine, and blood test
These services are all available at our clinic and included in one exam fee.
Government Links
For more information about the exam requirements, visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website:
Permanent Residents Visitors, Students & Workers
What To Bring To The 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.
- For Express Entry: Your Express Entry Profile Number
- Form, letter or email received from immigration
- 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.
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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)*
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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)*
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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.
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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)
What Happens During the Exam
Click below to learn what happens before, after, and during your exam.
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What do I need to know before my exam?
Before your exam, make sure you have all your necessary documents, including your medical history, current medications, and relevant test results. Bring your passport, visa application, and other important and relevant documents.
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Do I need to fast before my exam?
There is no need to fast before your medical exam. Please feel free to eat.
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What happens when I arrive for my exam?
When you arrive, the Panel Physician or clinic staff will ask you for ID. If you are referred for X-rays or other tests, you may need to present your ID again. Your photo will also be taken for our records.
Your panel physician will go over a medical history questionnaire with you. This questionnaire is about any previous or current medical conditions, as well as any medications you're currently taking.
Please be honest with your panel physician. Processing your medical exam could take longer if you don’t.
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What happens during the exam itself?
During your physical exam, the panel physician or clinic staff will:
- weigh you
- measure your height
- check your hearing and vision
- take your blood pressure
- feel your pulse
- listen to your heart and lungs
- feel your abdomen
- check how your limbs move
- look at your skin
The panel physician or clinic staff will not examine your genitals or rectal area. The panel physician or clinic staff might need to examine your breasts. If they do, they’ll give you a detailed explanation of why and how the exam will be done.
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What happens after my exam?
After the exam, it's important to follow up with any additional requirements or treatments the physician recommends. This is important if you have any medical conditions that require treatment.
Depending on your age, results of your exam, or medical history, you might need to have additional test. These may include chest X-rays, bloodwork, vision tests or urine tests. If necessary, the panel physician will discuss any abnormal results with you.
If required, you may be referred to a specialist for more testing. It's crucial to complete this request quickly. This helps to avoid delays in medical examination processing
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Can I bring a chaperone to my exam?
Yes. You have the right to a chaperone at any time during your exam. You may:
- ask the medical clinic to have a staff member in the room during the exam
- stop the exam and ask for a chaperone, even if you refused one at first
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Can I stop the exam to ask questions about what the doctor is doing?
Yes. If you have questions or concerns, or feel uncomfortable about any part of the medical exam, you have the right to ask the panel physician to stop to tell them about your concerns.
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