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Immigration medical services for New Zealand visa

Organise your immigration visa medical today! Get the medical and x-ray certificates you need to submit your student visa, New Zealand work permit or New Zealand visitors permit.

We are an approved provider of medical exams and chest x-rays for Immigration New Zealand. Our approved panel physician services are available at 4 clinics across Auckland and Whangarei, including medical exams and x-rays if required at Connect Radiology.

Book online or call us on 09 274 7823.

Immigration medical consult prices

*70 Years Plus Examination includes: exam, urine & blood tests, chest x-ray, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment, Mini Mental examination (MME)

**Package pricing including Xray is not available in Whangarei or Palmerston North clinics

Why choose us for visa medical services?

We have been providing immigration medicals to immigrants seeking work, student, visitor or resident visas in New Zealand since 2001. We know the requirements and procedures better than anyone.

We offer a culturally diverse and inclusive environment and many of our team members have previously immigrated to New Zealand – we understand the ins and outs of the process and will make you feel right at home.

Depending on your age and health status, country of origin and what sort of visa you are applying for, the medical requirements for your visa may vary. We can help you figure out what is needed to ensure you have everything you need to complete your visa application.

You can Book online today via the form below, or just give us a call on 09 274 7823.

Approved immigration health services

We are on New Zealand’s approved list of onshore panel physicians, and offer complete services onsite at each of our clinics as required, including:

  • Complete medical examination (both full/general immigration medical, or limited immigration medical)
  • Blood tests
  • Urine tests
  • Chest x-ray
  • Results sent directly to Immigration NZ

Where to get my immigration medical exam

We offer complete immigration medical services at multiple locations in Auckland as well as Palmerston North and Whangārei. The clinics offering this service are:

  • White Cross City Doctors
    22 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North.
    Phone: 06 355 3300
  • White Cross Glenfield
    436-440 Glenfield Road, Glenfield.
    Phone: 09 444 4244 
  • White Cross Whangārei
    32 Reyburn Street, Whangarei.
    Phone 09 470 1083
  • Local Doctors Henderson
    131 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland.
    Phone 09 836 3336

For x-ray services only:
If you only need an x-ray, we have three additional Auckland locations to choose from:

  • Connect Radiology Dawson
    124 Dawson Rd, Flat Bush.
  • Connect Radiology Otahuhu
    15-23 Station Rd, Ōtāhuhu.
  • Connect Radiology Mangere Town Centre
    10 Waddon Pl, Māngere.

Call 0800 611 111 to book an x-ray at any clinic.

X-ray only cost is $130

Preparing for your appointment:

What to expect

Your appointment may vary, depending on if you require a Limited Medical, which is less comprehensive, or a General Medical examination, which is more detailed and covers a broader range of checks.

When you arrive at the clinic, we’ll check you’ve got your original passport with you.

We’ll ask you to complete an immigration medical form and to read and sign a consent form. You can fill this out before you come by downloading it here.

You’ll then see a Healthcare Technician who will see you for your first appointment which includes taking bloods (if you require them). They’ll then give you a chest x-ray form (if you require one) to take with you to a radiology clinic. This first appointment will take you 15-30 minutes.

We’ll then see you 3+ days later for your second appointment, by which stage your blood test and chest xray results will be available for the doctor to review. The doctor will see you for a 15 minute appointment to complete the immigration medical exam and submit this to Immigration NZ. Please be aware that the immigration medical is a full body exam which will require you to remove all clothing except underwear, a gown will be provided. Our professional team will respect your privacy with utmost care

If you are unwell or are within three days of menstruating, we will need to reschedule your appointment as this can affect your test results (e.g. by impacting your blood pressure or having blood in your urine).

If you will be getting an x-ray, please avoid wearing metal or an underwire bra.

Please drink plenty of water before your appointment as a urine test is part of the exam.

What to bring

When you come for your medical exam, you will need to bring:

  • Your passport (or equivalent original identity document - see the accepted list here). Must be current and valid.
  • Your full medical history (such as information about previous health issues or special conditions, all current medications you are taking, and previous x-rays, test results or specialist letters).
  • Glasses or contact lenses if you have a prescription
  • Notice of what Visa type you are applying for
  • Interpreter – if you do not have a conversational level of English speaking ability you will need to bring an interpreter at your own cost
  • If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you
  • If you are pregnant please bring evidence of pregnancy and due date (e.g. a letter from your doctor or midwife)
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If you'd like to book an appointment please fill in the form below and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a suitable time and date.

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Immigration Medical Questions

  • To be granted a visa for residency or a temporary visa to work or study in New Zealand, you’ll usually need a medical certificate to confirm with Immigration New Zealand that you meet the ‘acceptable standard of health criteria’. This criteria helps to ensure that applicants do not pose a risk to public health, that their health will not stop them fulfilling the purposes of their visa (e.g. working or studying) and whether the applicant is going to add significant cost to or demands on NZ’s health services. 

     

    If you are unsure of whether you need a medical for your visa, you can check the criteria on immigration New Zealand’s site, or give us a call and we can help. 

    In general, most stays of more than 12 months require both a medical exam and chest x-ray. If you are staying under 6 months, you generally will not need a medical exam or x-ray (except under certain circumstances such as seasonal worker visas from some countries). If you are staying between 6-12 months, you will need a chest x-ray if you are from (or have been visiting for longer periods), a country that is not on the low incidence of tuberculosis list.

  • We can reschedule your appointment to a time that suits. Please call us at least 12 hours prior to your appointment to reschedule, to avoid a no-show or cancellation fee.

  • This will depend on which Visa you are applying for and your specific situation. Start your visa application process and be clear on what Visa you need before you book your medical exam. This will help you know what service to book and what information you will need to provide your panel physician for the exam. You can start your visa application here.

  • A limited medical is less comprehensive and covers just a few main conditions.

    A general medical is a comprehensive assessment that covers a broader range of conditions and examinations with a thorough health check. You can see the forms used for each type of exam here, which outline what is assessed. (You do not need to fill out this form yourself, our medical team will help you fill it out during the exam and provide it to immigration).