I’m visiting New Zealand and I’ve had an accident. Can I get medical treatment?
Here's some detail on what happens if you're injured while visiting New Zealand.
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- While in New Zealand on a visitor visa, can I look for a job?
- I’m visiting New Zealand and I’ve had an accident. Can I get medical treatment?
- Can I change the travel conditions on my visa from single entry to multiple?
- Can I undertake a short course of study while visiting NZ?
- Can I apply as a parent or grandparent for a visa?
- Can I apply for any other visa while on a visitor visa in New Zealand?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa. Can I work part-time?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa and need to travel home for an emergency
- I have a 3-month visitor visa. Can I enter New Zealand without a return air ticket?
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- Can I do unpaid work while visiting New Zealand?
- Can I get a refund of my application fee?
Apply to the Accident Compensation Corporation
While you're in New Zealand as a visitor, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides comprehensive, no-fault insurance cover for you if you're injured.
ACC covers your injuries but it doesn't provide cover for illness, property loss or disrupted air travel.