When you need a chest X-ray or medical examination, which ones to get, and where to get them.
If you need to get a chest X-ray or medical examination, the application form tells you when to get them.
Whether you need a chest X-ray or medical examination, and if you need them before or after you apply depends on the visa. With some visas you need to get a chest X-ray and medical examinations before you apply. There are other visas where we let you know you need them after you submit your visa application. This could be a few days after you submit it.
Who needs an X-ray or medical examination
Your chest X-ray and medical examination results must be no more than 3 months old when we receive your application.
Check if you need an X-ray or medical examination before or after you apply for your visa online.
If you are applying for an Accredited Employer Work Visa, or a Visitor Visa, apply using the online application form.
If you need to have a chest X-ray or medical examination we will let you know after you submit your application.
If you need to provide an X-ray and medical examination:
Check first before getting a chest X-ray and medical examination.
Who needs an X-ray or medical examination
Your situation affects what you may need. Such as how long you are staying in New Zealand, being pregnant, or if there is a child under 11 in your application.
If you are applying for a Group Visitor Visa or Tour Escort Visitor Visa, and you need a chest X-ray or a medical examination, get them before you apply.
You also need to get them before you apply for a residence category visa and a:
When you apply online, to show you had an examination you can either:
You need to:
eMedical client consent and declaration form PDF 166KB
If you have to get a chest X-ray or medical examination, you need to use a doctor or radiologist from our list of panel physicians.
Find a doctor or radiologist near you
The medical examination you need depends on your circumstances.
Who needs an X-ray or medical examination
You must have a limited medical examination if:
You must have a general medical examination if you are not:
You must also have a general medical examination if you:
People from countries with high risk factors for HIV applying for a Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) limited visa must have an RSE Scheme Supplementary medical examination.
Countries with a high risk of HIV
Contact a panel physician to find out when you can book an appointment for your X-ray or medical examination.
When you book your appointment, you must say that it is for an Immigration New Zealand application so your appointment is made with an approved panel physician.
At your medical appointment, you need to sign a declaration to allow your doctor to collect your medical information to send to us.
It is important to read the declaration carefully before signing it. If you are 17 years old or under, your parent or guardian must sign the declaration for you.
eMedical client consent and declaration form PDF 166KB
You need to bring:
If you are using an immigration adviser you also need to bring a completed ‘Immigration Adviser Details’ form
Identity documents for X-rays and medical examinations
Immigration Adviser Details (INZ 1160) PDF 260KB
You can bring a family member, support person or interpreter to your appointment.
Let the clinic know when you make your appointment if you are bringing another person with you.
If you are having a physical examination you can ask the clinic for a chaperone. The clinic must have chaperones available.
If your country does not have panel physicians, you also need to bring these items to your medical appointment:
All X-ray and medical certificates must be completed in English.
Find and complete the required medical certificate form as part of providing evidence if you are from a country that does not have panel physicians:
Evidence you are in good health
You cannot have your medical examination during your period (menstruation) because it can affect your urinalysis results — you will need to wait until your period finishes before having your medical examination.
All children, including babies, must have a medical examination if it is required for the visa they are applying for.
Children aged 10 and under do not need to have a chest X-ray, unless the physician thinks it is necessary or we ask for one.
Children aged 14 and under do not need to have a blood test, unless the physician thinks it is necessary or we ask for one.
There are 3 parts to the medical examination:
The physician checks your height, weight, mental state, hearing and vision, listens to your heart and lungs, feels your abdomen and checks your reflexes and other parts of your nervous system.
Some parts of the examination may be completed by a nurse or health care assistant.
You will need to:
If you would like a copy of your medical examination results, you need to tell the clinic when you have your examination.
Your X-ray and medical examination results
You must pay any fees and costs related to your medical examinations. Health costs can vary from country to country. Ask the clinic about the fees when you make your appointment.
Information valid as at 2023/10/04 11:05:41.702269 GMT+13