How to Prepare For Your Immigration Medical Exam in 2025

Summary of Key Points:

The immigration medical exam is an important step in the Canadian immigration application process. By gathering the required documents for the exam early, you’re able to avoid any unnecessary delays. This includes a passport or government-issued photo ID and your medical history. It may also include vaccine records and other details in applicable cases. Book your appointment at least 30-45 days before your application is due and your results will be sent to the IRCC from the Panel Physician office.

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How to Prepare For Your Immigration Medical Exam in 2025

Completing your Immigration Medical Exam (also called an IME) is a required step in Canada’s immigration process for most applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can’t process your application without a completed exam if you require one, so it’s important to prepare early and gather everything you need before scheduling an appointment.

IMEs must be completed by a registered Panel Physician. Use the free tool on this page to find out exactly what you’ll need to prepare for your appointment, and read about what to expect before and afterwards. Then book your appointment here.

Why a Registered Panel Physician Must Perform Your IME

Only a Panel Physician approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can perform your Immigration Medical Exam. Exams done by non-approved doctors will be rejected and could delay or void your application.

That’s because Panel Physicians follow specific medical and reporting procedures required by the Canadian government, including using the eMedical system to securely submit your results to IRCC.

Learn More: The Health and Character Requirements for Immigrating to Canada

Why You Need to Be Prepared for Your IME

Arriving at your panel physician appointment with the correct documents helps keep your application process moving smoothly.

If you arrive at your immigration medical exam without proper ID or a missing document, it can cause a huge delay or void your immigration application—pushing your timeline back by weeks.

Your Personalized Immigration Medical Exam Checklist

Enter your personal information below for a printable checklist with your ID requirements, medical test types (based on age) and timelines.

Prep Checklist Generator

Get a personalized checklist for your 2025 immigration medical exam.

Visa Type: Select visa type Student Visa Work Permit Permanent Residency Visitor Visa Your Age: Planned Length of Stay in Canada: Select duration 6 months or less More than 6 months Will you work in one of these job types? Select job type Healthcare / lab / care work Childcare / school setting In-home care (children/elderly/disabled) Agriculture (with recent travel) Other job Not working / N/A Have you lived or travelled in any of the following countries for 6+ months in the past year?

India Philippines China Pakistan Nigeria Bangladesh Ukraine Vietnam Sudan Democratic Republic of Congo Other country on IRCC list

Are you applying for a Parent/Grandparent Super Visa? Select answer Yes No Are you currently taking any medication? Select answer Yes No Do you wear glasses or contacts? Select answer Yes No Generate Checklist

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Booking Your Immigration Medical Exam

It’s important to book your IME at least 30-45 days before your IRCC submission deadline. You can easily book your IME with Panel Physician here or call (416) 622-0933.

Simply:

1. Select your location (there are 5 to choose from).

2. Select your date and time.

3. Enter your personal contact information and submit.

During your clinic visit, you’ll complete all parts of your IME on the same day: medical exam, blood test, and chest x-ray. Fasting isn’t required before the appointment, so feel free to eat beforehand.

After Your Immigration Medical Exam

Panel Physician will handle all your medical exam results. We use eMedical to send your reports directly to IRCC within 5-10 days.

At the end of your appointment, you’ll be given an information sheet with your photo and case number, for tracking purposes. Your medical exam results will be valid for 12 months.

Ready to book your IME? Schedule your appointment with Panel Physician today.