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Family sponsorshipChecksStep 6 of 9

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6. Medical exam with a panel physician

Everyone applying for permanent residence needs an immigration medical exam by a panel physician IRCC recognises.

Waiting on: Submit both applications together

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Medical exam with a panel physician

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The authority on this stepMedical exams: immigrationcanada.ca · Government of Canada

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Our plain-language summaryLast reviewed 29 July 2026

Everyone applying for permanent residence needs an immigration medical exam by a panel physician IRCC recognises. Your own doctor cannot do it, and the results go straight to IRCC rather than to you.

Why it's required: Results expire, so an exam done too early can have to be repeated at your own cost.

Approximate cost$200 to $400Set by the clinic, not by IRCC, and paid by you. An estimate.

Who can do itPanel physicianOnly from IRCC's list. Your family doctor's exam does not count.

Documents you'll need

Photo identification
Glasses or contact lenses, if you wear them
A list of medications and any relevant medical history

Before this step

BlockedSubmit both applications together

Finishing this unlocks: Decision