When applying for permanent residence in Canada, it is mandatory to complete an immigration medical exam.

For the medical exam, you must see a doctor from a list of panel physicians. Your own family doctor can't do the immigration medical exam.

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The panel physician cannot make a final decision regarding your medical exam. Only an immigration officer can make a decision.

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If you are applying for PR through the Express Entry program, you must do a medical exam before applying.

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If you are sponsored as a spouse, partner, or child, you must wait for medical exam instructions after submitting your application. Once received, you will need to go for a medical exam.

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You have to bring the following documents for the medical exam: identification document, eyeglasses or contact lenses if you use, previous medical reports and four recent photographs

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You must pay a doctor or radiologist, special tests or treatment fees. If you choose to get any vaccines, the panel physician suggests, you must pay that fee.

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Expectations during the exam: Staff identify your identity, Medical History questionnaire, Physical examination, Other possible tests or vaccination

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After the exam, the doctor will give you a confirmation document, and the result will send to IRCC for an immigration process.

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Please be aware that if you undergo a medical examination before submitting your application, include a copy of the IMM 1017B upfront medical report form with your application.

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Your medical exam is valid for only 12 months. If you don't come to Canada within that time, you may need to have another medical exam.

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