Immigration Medicals

We offer Immigration Medicals for our enrolled patients ONLY

We require a 100% upfront deposit to make your booking. If you need to reschedule or cancel, please provide us with a minimum of 24 hours notice. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice from scheduled booking are not eligible for a refund.

Please bring with you your valid passport.

To book an immigration medical, please email kapiti@phplus.co.nz
Our reception team will be in touch to book your appointment.
Please note: Immigration medicals are only performed on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at our Kāpiti site. Appointment availability is subject to change.

Enrolled Patients

Immigration Medical Exam (Clinical Examination and Photo ID) $260 (prepaid)

Please note the medical exam does not include x-ray costs or laboratory costs.

We are not immigration advisors and are not part of Immigration New Zealand. We know the basic rules around immigration, however it is important that you communicate with Immigration New Zealand if you are uncertain about any part of your application.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You will need to bring:

    • Your current passport for photo identification. This must be the original version, not a copy.

    • Prescription eyewear if you use them (glasses or contact lenses)

    • Medication list and/or medical specialist reports

    Need a interpreter?

    • If you cannot speak English then you will need a interpreter; this cannot be a family member or relative. We can arrange for a interpreter if required, simply let us know when booking the appointment.

    • There is an additional cost for a interpreter

  • We can normally get you in within a week of getting in touch with us. Immigration medicals are done on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Once you have completed all the required testing and we have received the results, it usually takes approximately 2 working days to review and upload your results. If there are any abnormal results, this process may take longer.

  • You'll need a chest X-ray if:

    • You are applying for residency

    • You are applying for a temporary entry class visa for New Zealand and you intend to stay longer than 12 months

    If you're applying for a temporary visa and you intend to stay between 6-12 months‍.

    Immigration New Zealand maintain a list of countries, areas and territories with a low insidence of tuberculosis (TB).

    If you are from, or have visited, a country, area or territory which is not on this list then you'll need a chest X-ray.

    If you previously had a chest X-ray you may not be required to get a new one. If this applies to you, contact Immigration New Zealand to confirm whether or not you need a new X-ray.Children under the age of 11 and pregnant women are not required to have a chest X-ray, unless it is specifically requested by Immigration New Zealand.

  • The cost of your chest x-ray is not included in the medical fee. This cost is payable directly to the radiology provider who does your chest x-ray. You will need your NZHR number which will be given to you at your medical with the doctor. Please contact the radiology provider to book and enquire about costs.

    Team Medical, Coastlands - 04 297 3000

    Pacific Radiology - 0800 674 722

    Horizon Radiology - 04 238 4326

  • The cost of your blood tests are not included in the medical fee. This cost is payable directly to Wellington SCL. If blood tests are required, the doctor will provide you with a form at your medical appointment.

    Not all Wellington SCL centres are able to take payment. Please check their website for the nearest collection centre and opening hours:

    https://www.wellingtonscl.co.nz/collection-centres/