FAQs

  • The cost of the Canadian Immigration medical exam is $220 for adults (age 15+) and $200 for children (age 14 or under).

    This includes examination by panel physician and for IME report to be submitted to the IRCC via eMedical system. This price excludes any costs of blood test or X-ray that may be required, which are charged by Lifelabs and the radiology clinic respectively (It is typically $80 for blood test at Lifelabs for those age 15 and over and $90 for chest x-ray for those age 11 and over).

    If you are a Refugee, the cost will likely be covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), please email us at contact@immigrationmedclinic.com if you have any questions regarding this.

  • The exam in our clinic is $200 for patients 14 and younger, and $220 for patients 15 and over. This exam price excludes the cost of urine test, blood test, and chest x-ray.

    • A urine test performed in our clinic is required for all patients aged 5 and older and costs an additional $20.

    • Chest x-ray are required for patients aged 11 and older. The cost is variable depending on location. Note that there are currently no New Zealand immigration approved radiology clinics in Abbotsford, see list of approved locations here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/

    • Blood tests are required for patients aged 15 and older and are performed at Lifelabs. The cost is variable depending on specific tests required.

  • - Age 0-10: Medical Examination

    - Age 11-14: Medical Examination, Chest X-ray

    - Age 15+: Medical Examination, Chest X-ray, Blood Test

  • The tests required depend on the type of visa application you are doing as well as a patient’s age and/or medical history. New Zealand exams for patients 5 and older require a urine test which costs $20 on top of the exam price.

    • Patients 5-10 require a urine test.

    • Patients 11-14 require a urine test & a chest x-ray.

    • Patients 15 and older require a urine test, chest x-ray, & blood test.

    Note that there are currently no approved radiology sites for New Zealand immigration medical exams in Abbotsford, see list of approved radiology sites here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/

  • Yes. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting our “BOOK NOW” page. Please email us if you are a refugee or large group.

  • Yes. We see many refugees and we would be happy to see you for your IME. The cost of your exam is likely covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for this. Please send us an email at contact@immigrationmedclinic.com if you have any questions regarding this.

    • ORIGINAL valid Passport OR Refugee Claimant Document

    • If you are a part of the CUAET program, please bring a valid MSP Card

    • BC Driver's License/BC ID/Provincial ID

    • IMM1017 form (if you have been issued one). This is NOT REQUIRED for an Upfront Medical

    • Prescription glasses/contact lenses (if applicable)

    • Any prescription medications (if applicable)

    • Medical history (if not available, you may provide it verbally)

    • Any other paperwork given/sent to you by the government related to getting the examination done

  • Yes. After giving birth it is your responsibility to complete the X-RAY and notify our office when it is done. A copy of the Pregnancy Deferral Document will need to be provided to your visa office.

  • No. Your photo will be taken in our clinic at the time of your appointment.

  • Our clinic is conveniently located within a 5 minute walk from an X-ray clinic and laboratory. This makes it easy for patients to finish their required tests and X-ray the same day as their scheduled IME appointment.

  • Please call the IRCC Client Support Centre at 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only).

  • We are sent the results directly and we use e-Medical to submit the IME report to IRCC. We do not use any paper files and you do not need to come back.

  • It is valid for 12 months. Please complete your application within this time, or you may need to have another examination.