Health

We use medical examinations to assess your standard of health.

If you are applying for a visa you may need a chest x-ray or medical examination as evidence of your good health.

When you need a chest x-ray or medical examination, which ones to get, and where to get them.

If you are applying for a working holiday visa you may need to have a chest x-ray or medical examination as proof of your good health.

Instructions for existing Essential Skills Work Visa applicants if you are asked to upload a medical or a chest X-ray certificate even if you have provided one before.

We use your x-ray and medical examination results to decide if you have an acceptable standard of health. You can get a copy of your results and share them with an immigration adviser.

If you need a medical examination or chest x-ray for your immigration visa application, you may need to use a doctor or radiologist from our approved list of panel physicians.

You need to have a chest x-ray if you have been living in a country that does not have a low incidence of tuberculosis (TB).

You need to provide documents to prove your identity when you have a chest x-ray or medical examination.

If you are applying for a Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa, you need to have a medical examination if you are from a country where there are risk factors for HIV.

Only some visa holders can get publicly funded health care in New Zealand. Find out if you are eligible and what services you may be able to get.