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🌎 Why Prepare?

If you're applying for permanent residency, a work permit, study permit, or a visitor visa, you’ll likely need an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) by an IRCC-approved Panel Physician. Bringing the right documents helps avoid delays, ensures a smooth visit, and keeps your immigration process on track.

🗂️ 1. Official ID You Must Bring

Required:

• One government‑issued photo ID with signature — passport preferred

• Secondary ID is not essential if you have a valid, in-date passport (e.g., Canadian driver’s licence)

Acceptable IDs include passports, Canadian driver’s licences, and refugee travel documents.

Why it matters:
Your identity is verified and linked to your IME in the IRCC eMedical system.

Tip:
While a second ID can be helpful, it’s not required if your passport is valid and current.

👓 2. Vision Aids — Glasses & Contacts

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them. A vision test may be performed as part of your physical assessment.

💊 3. Medications & Medical Records

Bring a list of medications (with dosage details) and any relevant medical records — especially for conditions like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease.

Why it matters:
Accurate medical documentation helps the physician complete your IME without delays.

Tip:
Include original packaging or prescriptions if possible.

🫰 4. Previous Test Results

Bring prior:

• Chest X-rays

• Blood test results (especially for chronic conditions)

Tip: Write down your medication list in advance with doses.

Why it matters:
These documents make it easier for the Panel Physician to assess your health history clearly and efficiently.

📄 5. eMedical or Immigration Forms

Bring:

• IMM 1017E or IMM 1020E (if requested by IRCC)

• Your eMedical referral sheet or UMI number (for upfront exams)

Why it matters:
These connect your IME to your IRCC application.

📸 6. Passport Photos (Not Required)

You do not need to bring passport-style photos. GTA Immigration Physicians takes digital photos in clinic, attaches them to your file, and submits them directly to IRCC. No extra steps or hassle for you.

💵 7. Payment Method

Fees vary based on age and required tests. Payment is due on the day of your exam.

💳 A $5 fee applies to credit card payments to cover processing costs.
💡 For full pricing, visit our Exam Prices page.

🧪 8. Urine and Blood Pressure Tests (Update)

As of 2024, IRCC no longer requires urine testing or blood pressure checks for the immigration medical exam.

✅ You do not need to bring a urine sample. This is a very common question, and we’re happy to confirm that it’s no longer necessary.

👕 9. Comfortable Clothing & Chaperone

Wear comfortable, easy-to-remove clothing for the physical exam and X-ray.
Patients over 75 may receive a cognitive status check.

💡 You may request a chaperone at any time during your visit.

🩻 What Happens at Your IME?

1. ID verification and photo taken

2. Medical history review

3. Physical exam: height, weight, heart, lungs, abdomen, skin, vision

4. Chest X-ray and blood test (if required by age group)

5. Optional mental status assessment (for seniors)

6. Results sent via eMedical, valid for 12 months (set by IRCC)

✔️ Top Tips to Avoid Issues

• ✅ Double-check your IRCC medical form

• 📅 Book early — appointments fill fast

• 🗂️ Keep documents organized

• 💬 Be honest about your health history

• ☎️ Reschedule if you're unwell

📥 After the Exam: What to Expect

1. You’ll receive an eMedical Information Sheet with your IME and/or UCI number immediately after the exam — this acts as proof of your medical and may be required for visa, PGWP, or PR applications.

2. Results are typically sent to IRCC within 5–7 business days.
   If there are any concerns in your chest X-ray or blood work, the physician will follow up directly.

📝 You may request a copy of your results for personal records (fees may apply).
🔁 Follow-ups may be needed in rare cases based on findings.

🔗 Related Resources

Check out our other guides to help with your IRCC application:

• 👉 How Long Does the IRCC Immigration Medical Exam Take? | Full Timeline Guide for Canada

• 👉 Immigration Medical Exam Cost in Canada: Panel Physician Fees, Coverage, and Booking Info

• 👉 Who Needs an Immigration Medical Exam in Canada? Full Guide by Visa Type, Age, and IRCC Rules

✅ Final Thoughts

Bringing the right items to your immigration medical exam helps avoid delays and ensures a smooth, efficient process. Our clinic in North York offers same-day bookings, Saturday availability, and on-site X-rays and blood work, so everything is handled in one visit.

Please note: GTA Immigration Physicians strives to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. However, immigration requirements and IRCC guidelines may change, and occasional errors may occur. We recommend confirming important details with IRCC or an immigration professional when in doubt.