The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the list of countries whose nationals must complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) when applying for temporary residence in Canada. These changes, taking effect November 3, 2025, add four countries and remove six from the list. Applicants from the newly added regions must now undergo an IME, while those from the removed countries will no longer face that requirement. What’s Changing and When:
