Canada has updated the list of countries whose temporary resident applicants will be required to undergo an immigration medical examination.

If you are applying to become a temporary resident of Canada, you must have an immigration medical exam (IME) if you want to come to Canada for more than 6 months. All those applying for a parent and grandparent super visa are also required to have an immigration medical exam (IME).

Effective November 3, 2025, Canada has added and removed several countries for temporary resident applicants required to do IME.

An IME is now needed if you have lived in or visited:

Argentina

Colombia

Uruguay

Venezuela

An IME is no longer needed if you lived in or visited:

Armenia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Iraq

Latvia

Lithuania

Taiwan

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