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Do you need a new medical exam for PR if you already had one within the last 5 years?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Immigration Medical Exam (IME) or UMI number

    From a previous medical exam completed within the last 5 years, submitted with the PR application instead of a new exam.

Step-by-Step

IRCC policy states that if you completed an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) within the last 5 years, you can include that exam's IME or Unique Medical Identifier (UMI) number with your PR application instead of doing a new one, and IRCC will process your application using the existing results.

What group members reported:
  1. It's not guaranteed for everyone. IRCC can still request a fresh medical exam at their discretion, even if your previous one is within the 5-year window — the exemption is a general rule, not an absolute guarantee.

  2. Reusing an old exam has worked in practice. One member successfully reused the medical exam they completed for their study permit in 2021 when they later applied for PR, with no request for a new one.


The safest approach: submit your existing IME/UMI number with your application per the policy, but be prepared for the possibility that IRCC may still issue a re-medical request depending on your individual file.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Include your previous IME or UMI number in your PR application if the exam was completed within the last 5 years.
  • Tip: Don't assume the old exam will always be accepted — IRCC can still request a new one on a case-by-case basis.

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