Immigration medicals

• The medical is all completed on the INZ electronic (e-medical) system.
• There are several forms to complete including your personal details and consent for the medical. The receptionist will take your photo and attach the photo to the case record.
• You will be given a unique reference number for the e-medical which you will need to supply to INZ with your visa application.
• A nurse will undertake your initial checks including height, weight, blood pressure and vision and also blood tests.
• You will be asked to provide a urine sample to check for blood sugar and protein. Note for women: you will not be able to do the urine test if you are menstruating and may have to return at a later date to complete this part of the medical.
• You will then see the Immigration Medical Doctor who will ask about your health, your family history and do a physical examination.

You must bring your passport to your appointment or the medical cannot be done! 

You can request your passport from Immigration New Zealand if they have it.

• If you are a parent or guardian accompanying a minor, you must also bring your passport and proof of guardianship.
• Allow 1.5 hours for your medical, blood test and x-ray. (Add an additional 30 minutes per family member).
• Bring any medical reports you have e.g. with any medical specialist.
• Bring evidence of pregnancy i.e. from your midwife if applicable.
• Your glasses, if you wear them, for the vision test. 

• The doctor will review the blood test results (usually between 2 - 5 days later) and your chest x-ray report.
• If there are any concerns about your blood test, the Immigration Nurse will contact you to discuss it further. Any repeat blood tests that may be required will be charged.
• The medical will be submitted electronically to Immigration New Zealand for processing.
• You will receive an email notification once the medical is submitted to INZ.

The medical will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete on the day and then will be sent to INZ within 5 working days.

• If you cannot keep your appointment and need to arrange another time, please phone us at least two days prior to your original appointment. Otherwise an $85 fee will be charged.
• If you are late for your appointment or do not have your passport you may not be seen and will need to reschedule, resulting in an $85 charge.
• An $85 charge will apply if you do not turn up for your appointment.

You can eat and drink as usual on the day of the blood test.

A sample of your blood will be taken by the Nurse and will be sent to the laboratory for 7 tests:

• Complete Blood Count
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• HIV
• Syphilis
• Kidney Function
• Diabetes Check.