Immigration Medical FAQs

Most applicants for permanent residence, study permits longer than six months, work permits, refugees, and some visitor categories must complete an Immigration Medical Exam to meet IRCC health requirements. Only approved panel physicians can perform these exams.

No. Only a Government-approved IRCC Panel Physician can conduct immigration medical exams and submit results to IRCC — a family doctor cannot.

The exam typically includes:

• A physical examination with the panel physician
• Chest X-ray (for ages 11+)
• Blood tests (for ages 15+)
  Some applicants may require additional testing depending on age and health history.

Yes — an upfront medical exam can be done before you submit your application. Please check with IRCC if you need to do an immigration medical examination if you are not sure.

Plan for roughly 1.5–2 hours, including the physician review, X-ray and bloodwork, depending on the required tests.

IRCC may ask for more information or follow-up testing (called “furtherance”). You’ll need to return to a panel physician and complete any requested tests to continue processing your application.

Yes — you’ll receive a proof of completion information sheet after your medical exam, which can be used for applications that require evidence of the exam being done.

No, vaccination records are generally not mandatory for the exam when completing it within Canada.

Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website at www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html.

On the homepage, locate the search bar and enter "panel physician" or "immigration medical examination Toronto."

Click on the search icon or press Enter to initiate the search.

Look for the search results that provide information about finding a panel physician for immigration medical examinations in Toronto. Typically, the official government website will have a dedicated page for this purpose.

Click on the relevant search result or navigate to the official IRCC page for finding a panel physician for immigration medical examinations.

On the panel physician page or the immigration medical examination page, you should find information on how to locate a IRCC panel physician in Toronto specifically.

Look for a list of panel physicians in Toronto or a search tool that allows you to find panel physicians in the area.

If using a search tool, enter "Toronto" or "Ontario" in the location field to narrow down the search results.

Review the search results or the list of panel physicians available in Toronto for immigration medical examinations. It should include their names, addresses, and contact information.

Choose a panel physician in Toronto that is convenient for you or suits your needs. Consider factors such as location, availability, and any specific requirements you may have.

Once you have selected a panel physician, contact them directly to schedule an appointment for your immigration medical examination. You may need to provide information about your immigration application and any specific documentation required.

We have multiple Panel Physicians working at our clinic who are approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to provide Immigration Medical Exams.