How do I book an appointment for my IME?
You can schedule an appointment by phone or online. Please use our contact us form or book online here to schedule your appointment.
How much will my medical exam cost? Are there additional fees?
The Immigration Medical Exam fee is $200. This includes standard blood testing and urinalysis.
Children ages 0-14 receive 40% off.
The x-ray fee is $50, payable to the x-ray department directly.
Additional fees may be required if further blood testing is needed.
What do I need to bring with me for my appointment?
- Identification: Passport or Canadian Driver’s License or Refugee status documents.
- Government documents: If you have received any documents from Immigration Canada, such as: Refugee Protection Claimant document or Medical Report – Client Biodata and Summary Form – IMM 1017
- List of medication
- Glasses, or contact lenses, if you wear them (for the vision test)
- Translator if you require one
- Payment – we accept cash or debit.
Please be prepared to give a urine sample at your appointment.
What tests will my child need to undergo?
Children 5 years and up are required to give a urine sample.
Children 11 years and up require a chest x-ray.
Children 15 years and up require blood testing.
I’m pregnant, can I wait until after I give birth to take the medical exam?
No. You still need to have a medical exam even if you are pregnant. However, some parts of the exam (x-ray) may be postponed until after you give birth. This will not affect the outcome of your application.
Do you use e-medical?
We only use e-medical. We send all of your results directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
How soon do my results get submitted to the government?
Once you have completed your medical exam and additional tests (x-ray, blood test, urine), reports will be submitted within 5 business days.