Who needs an X-ray or medical examination

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

Proving you are in good health

To get a New Zealand visa, applicants must be in good health. 

To show us that you have an acceptable standard of health, you may need to have a medical examination, chest X-ray or both. If you do, you will need to include a medical certificate or an eMedical reference number in your application. 

Why you need to provide evidence of your good health

How to get an X-ray or medical examination

Types of medical certificate

There are 3 types of medical certificate:

  • general medical certificate
  • limited medical certificate
  • chest X-ray certificate.

What you need to provide depends on the type of visa you are applying for, how long you intend to stay in New Zealand, what country you are from, and whether you have provided a medical certificate to us with an earlier application.

Who needs a chest X-ray

Children under 11 years of age and pregnant women do not need to have a chest X-ray unless a special report is needed.

Who needs a medical examination

Find out if you need to include a medical certificate with your application.

Arranging an examination or X-ray

If you need to have a medical examination or a chest X-ray, you must use a and tell them what type of visa you are applying for.

Panel physicians are doctors and radiologists who are approved to complete medical examinations and chest X-rays for New Zealand visa applications.

Doctors who can do X-rays and medical examinations