Immigration New Zealand relies on medical professionals across the world to provide information about potential migrants' standard of health. This information is collected in a medical examination and documented on an immigration medical certificate.

Panel doctors

We have a list of panel doctors and radiologists whom we have appointed to perform medical examinations on our behalf, in certain countries. In countries where there are no panel doctors, a registered or board certified or licensed medical practitioner or physician may complete the examination.

 

To find out about how to become an Immigration New Zealand panel doctor, contact your nearest branch.

Handbook for Medical Examiners

The Handbook for Medical Examiners is a guide for panel doctors and medical examiners to completing the Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1007). A number of documents that accompany the handbook are also available.

• Handbook for Medical Examiners PDF
• CDC BMI Charts PDF
• RUDAS Dementia Screening Form PDF
• RUDAS Administration Guide PDF
• Minimental State Dementia Screening Form PDF

Forms and guides

The forms and guides that Medical Examiners may need are all available here.

• Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1007) PDF
  This certificate is used for all visa and permit applications where the applicant is intending a stay of one year or longer.
• X-ray Certificate for Temporary Entry (INZ 1096) PDF
  The temporary entry certificate is used for applications where the applicant is intending a stay of longer than six months, but less than a year.
• Health Requirements (INZ 1121) PDF
  This leaflet outlines Immigration New Zealand's health policies, and what applicants need to provide with an application.
• Details of Intended Medical Treatment (INZ 1009) PDF
  A form specifically for people who want to visit New Zealand in order to get medical treatment or a medical consultation.
• Information for Medical Treatment (INZ 1010) PDF
  Information for users of the form INZ 1009 (above).

A guide to the Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate is available in a number of different languages:

• Chinese Simplified PDF
• Chinese Traditional PDF
• Fijian PDF
• Gilbertese PDF
• Japanese PDF
• Korean PDF
• Samoan PDF
• Thai PDF
• Tongan PDF
• Tuvaluan PDF
• Vietnamese PDF