Prepare for Your Medical Exam for Immigration in the GTA
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will provide you with instructions on when you should get an Immigration Medical Exam. Once you have received the instructions, follow the steps below to ensure your medical exam process is a success.
What to expect for your Medical exam:
Immigration medical exam consist of doctor exam, urine test, chest x-ray (age dependent), and blood test (age dependent)
After your visit with the doctor, you will go for chest x-ray and blood test in the same building. Payment will be made separately to the respective department
The whole process will take approximately 1.5 hours
You do not need to bring a passport photo, a picture will be taken in the office.
You do not need to be fasting for bloodwork
Please drink more water prior to arrival, you will need to provide a urine sample. Menstruation will not affect your exam
Wear a loose-fitted top or T-shirt to allow for easy access to your arm for blood test
Applicants of Age 15 and under must be accompanied by their parents/legal guardian
Due to COVID19 and for the safety of both you and other applicants, a face mask is required and must be worn prior to entry into office and at all times
Step 1: Book an Appointment at Our Clinic
You can book your Immigration Medical Exam with one of our Panel Physicians directly online. Be sure to choose your preferred clinic location when scheduling your appointment.
After you have completed your booking, an intake form will be emailed to you and must be completed before your scheduled appointment.
Step 2: Gather The Required Documents
You must bring the following documents to your medical exam at our clinic:
- One form of government-issued ID, such as:
- Valid passport (Not expired) or a copy certified by a Canadian Visa Office
- National ID card
- Canadian driver’s licence
- Refugee protection claimant document
- Refugee travel document
- Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview
- The Interim Federal Health Certificate
- Any IRCC paperwork
- Medical Report – Client Biodata and Summary IMM1017
- Express Entry Invitation Letter: Please upload into our intake form.
- Applicants may complete an Upfront Medical if you do not have the above in preparation of your application
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
- Any medical reports or test results for previous or existing medical conditions
- A list of all your current medications or medication bottles/packages
Step 3: Visit Our Clinic for Your Immigration Medical Exam
Our clinics are equipped to provide all examinations at one location. We provide all urine, blood, and x-ray examination in one location. All testing can be completed in one visit which allows an efficient and time-saving process.The whole process should take approximately 1.5 hours and you will be required to pay for your exam on the day of your appointment. Only Canadian debit card and cash is accepted for payment.
Chest X-Rays
A chest x-ray is required for all applicants Age 11 and older. Pregnant applicants may choose to defer the chest x-ray and complete all other parts of the exam. Our Panel Physicians will counselled you regarding the risk of x-ray during pregnancy or how to defer until after pregnancy.
Blood Tests
Blood testing is required for all applicants Age 15 and older. You do not need to fast before your appointment for blood work tests.
Urine Tests
A urinalysis is required for all applicants Age 5 and older. Please drink more water prior to arrival to ensure you can provide a urine sample during your appointment. Menstruation will not affect your exam.
IRCC paperwork
- Medical Report – Client Biodata and Summary IMM1017
- Express Entry Invitation Letter – Please upload into our Intake Form
- You may complete your exam without an Invitation Letter in preparation of your application
- Applicants may complete an Upfront Medical if you do not have the above
