Immigration Medical Exam
Immigration exams
***Attn patients who require an IME***
If you are in Canada and you have already completed an IME as part of a previous application, you may be exempt from completing another one if you meet certain conditions. Refer to IRCC for more information:
Our Panel physicians perform immigration medical exams for the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the following categories:
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Permanent residency application
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New refugees to Canada
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Family sponsorship
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Work visa
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Visitor visa
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Student visa
We use eMedical to submit your case online directly to the IRCC.
Immigration exam schedule
Appointments are available:
Monday-Friday 8:20am-12pm
What to bring
You must bring one of the following identification documents:
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Original Passport (preferred document)
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National Identification Card
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Canadian driver’s License
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Refugee Protection Claimant Document, Refugee Travel Document
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Copy of Passport Certified by a Canadian Visa Office
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Red Cross Travel Document, UN Laissez-passer
Your document must be original and valid
You must also bring the following:
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Any forms or letters received from the IRCC
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All your prescription medications
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Medical reports relevant to significant medical conditions such as cancers or significant hospitalizations
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Eye glasses or contacts
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Covid vaccine records if available
Do not bring passport photos (we will take a digital photo)
Appointment & fees
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Have your ID and required documents ready.
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You will complete a medical history questionnaire and sign a declaration from IRCC.
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We will check your height, weight, blood pressure, test your vision, obtain a urine sample, and take your digital photo.
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Immigration Exam Fee
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$200 age 15-74
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$225 age $75 plus
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$180 age 14 and younger
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Please be advised that additional fees my apply if other testing is required by the IRCC such as completion of an ADL or mini-mental form.
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We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard
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After your appointment you will proceed to an approved laboratory to complete your blood test and x-ray:
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Chest x-ray (age 11 +), Fee: $60 estimated
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Blood test done on site: creatinine, Hiv, Syphilis (age 15+), Fee: $25 estimated. (PLEASE DO NOT FAST. Eat as usual and drink plenty of water)
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Other tests required will incur additional fees
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Total cost estimate : $300
First time refugee exam costs are covered by IRCC
To complete 2 days before your appointment
After your exam
Your test results will be automatically sent back to our panel physician and uploaded to eMedical. We will contact you before uploading your file to eMedical if your results require a follow-up.
Copies of reports: You may request a copy of your report 10 days after completing your exam. We charge a fee of $10 for such requests. You may email your request to reception.rfmc@gmail.com. Ensure to provide your full name, date of birth and contact number in your request.
The IRCC will make the final decision regarding your immigration medical exam. If there is an issue with your medical exam, the visa office will contact you in writing.
Please visit the IRCC website for any concerns or a follow-up on your file:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application.html
or
1 888 242 2100
BOOK AN APPT ONLINE
You will receive an email notification after booking your apt. You may cancel or reschedule directly from your email notification. If there are any issues, please contact us by email: reception.rfmc@gmail.com .
If you received an IME NUMBER, please provide it in the appropriate field while booking if available.
New refugees to Canada (Exam fees are covered by IFHP)
Book your appointment via:
- Online booking (see below)
- Complete our contact form below,
- Call us at 613 789 7707 x 5.
If you are unable to book online, please submit the following form or call us at 613 789 7707 x 5: