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Expired Immigration Medical Exam Before Traveling to Canada on a Study Permit

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Documents Needed

  • Immigration Medical Exam (IME)

    Must generally be valid at the time you enter Canada, not just at the time you applied.

Step-by-Step

If your immigration medical exam has expired and you're travelling to Canada soon on a study permit:

  1. A valid medical exam is generally required at the time you enter Canada, so an expired one can be a problem even if it was valid when you first applied.

  2. Check exactly what you're travelling on. If you only have a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) stamp in your passport and this is your first time travelling to Canada, you will likely need to redo the medical exam (a "re-med"), since the original may no longer be considered current.

  3. If you already hold the actual study permit (not just the TRV), your situation may differ — confirm directly with IRCC or a regulated immigration consultant whether a new medical is required before you travel.

  4. Book any required re-med with a panel physician well before your travel date, since medical exam results can take time to process and be linked to your file.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Confirm whether you're travelling on a TRV stamp or an actual study permit — this affects whether you need a new medical exam.
  • Tip: Book a re-med with a panel physician early if there's any doubt about your medical's validity for entry.
  • Don't: Don't assume a medical exam that was valid when you applied is still valid at the time you actually enter Canada.

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