Published by Gabriel Oliveira
on April 18, 2020

FSW Step 12 - Medical Exams

Even before COVID-19 strike, this was already a procedure in place. Pretty much IRCC wants to make sure you and your family are in good shape.

So you need to go under a medical exam before you apply for permanent residency. In fact, your family (spouse and children) members will need to do it too, even if they won't move with you.

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has a list of authorized doctors all around the world that can perform this exam.

You must have it done before you submit your application. IRCC encourages you to do it as soon as you get your invitation to apply.

How to do the exam

Find an authorized doctor to do the exam close to you, and make the appointment;
Go to the appointment bringing the required documents;
Pay the medical fee directly at the doctor office;
The doctor might ask you to do extra exams, like radiology or blood tests. If so, he will give you the instructions to do so;
The doctor will send the results directly to IRCC, and give you a document confirming that you had the exam;

We'll break down each step on the sections below.

Find a doctor near you

There are several doctors that work with the government of Canada for these exams. Find one on this website.

Call in and say you need to do a "Medical Exam for Canada Permanent Resident applicant". They will know how to proceed.

Which documents to bring to the appointment

Here is the list of documents you'll need to take to the appointment

ID with your photograph - Passport or national identity card;
Any reports you have from any previous or existing medical conditions;
If the doctor doesn't use "eMedical" (a computer system for Canada government), you also need to take 4 recent photographs.

The above list is only a reference. Please verify the oficial website for the most accurate list.