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Information for Immigration Medical Examinations for Canada

This is the information you need if you are applying for a visa for Canada through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Please bring the following to your medical examination:
  • Approved identification:
    - Original passport (preferable) OR
    - Clear scanned & attested copy (printed) OR
    - National ID
  • Contact Details:
    - Bangladesh phone number AND
    - Bangladesh home address AND
    - E-mail address
  • COVID 19 vaccine certificate (printed)
  • Medical history: list of current medications, recent blood tests and x-rays, hospital notes, discharge summaries, doctors’ letters or prescriptions
  • Prescription glasses/contact lenses (avoid coloured contact lenses)
  • If you have already applied for the visa: bring the medical request document provided by IRCC (IMM 1017)
Applicants who have not completed a visa application and present to Mercury Medical for an Upfront Medical:

An Information Sheet will be provided to you for your visa application.

Sample IRCC Information Sheet
Sample IRCC Information Sheet
Applicants who have completed a visa application and present to Mercury Medical for a Medical:

IRCC will send you a medical request. Please bring the IMM1017 Form provided.

Sample IMM1017 Form
Sample IMM1017 Form
Please note:
  • Permanent Residence (PR) applicants (spouse/partner/child): IRCC will send a medical request. Applicants have 30 days to complete medical once a request is received. Mercury Medical cannot complete an Upfront Medical for these applicants.
  • Express Entry Program applicants are no longer required to complete an Upfront Medical and are advised to wait for IRCC to issue a medical request.
  • Applicants are responsible for ensuring the suitability of Upfront Medicals for their visa application type and current status. Mercury Medical staff are not authorised to provide advice.
  • All completed medicals are submitted directly to IRCC via the eMedical system.
Additional Information
  • No fasting required. Eat & drink normally and take all medications as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Female applicants who are menstruating are advised to reschedule the medical.
  • Applicants under 16 years of age are required to present with a family member or guardian.
  • Applicants who are aged under 18 years old, or have an intellectual or physical disability, will be allowed to present with a guardian. All other applicants are not allowed an accompanying family member or friend.
  • Regarding X-rays:
    -All applicants above 11 years old are required to undergo a chest X-ray.
    -Pregnant applicants are encouraged to seek advice from their obstetrician. A panel physician at Mercury Medical will discuss available options on the day of your examination.

Fees:

Medical

Age 15 +
BDT
8000

Medical

Ages 11 to 15
BDT
5000

Medical

Ages under 11
BDT
4500

Additional tests are required in certain cases (as per IRCC protocol). If you have more questions about the Canada immigration medical process or for additional general information on our immigration medicals, please visit our FAQ page.