A4.25 Role of the consultant physicians (26/07/1999)

1. Consultant physicians are appointed to examine the standard medical and X-ray reports required in the following cases:
   • for applicants applying for residence, or
   • for applicants applying for temporary entry to New Zealand for longer than 24 months, or
   • if a medical clearance is desirable.
2. The consultant physician assesses an applicant's health on the basis of their NZIS medical certificates and associated reports, and may refer to any source of guidelines or advice, including the Ministry of Health (see A4.30).
3. The consultant physician may determine that an applicant is not of an acceptable standard of health if the consultant physician considers that the applicant is:
   1. likely to be a danger to public health, or
   2. likely to be a burden on the New Zealand health services, or
   3. unfit for the purpose of entry to New Zealand.

Effective 26/07/1999