Whether you need to supply further medical or chest X-ray certificates will depend on your individual circumstances. Identify your situation below:

I’m applying for a further temporary visa AND

• I intend on staying in New Zealand longer than 12 months AND the medical and chest X-ray certificate submitted with an earlier application were issued less than 36 months ago
-> No, you do not need to submit another medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate.

• I intend on staying in New Zealand longer than 12 months AND the medical and chest X-ray certificate submitted with an earlier application were issued more than 36 months ago
-> Yes, you need to submit another medical and chest X-ray certificate which are less than three months old.

• I intend on staying in New Zealand less than 12 months AND the medical and chest X-ray certificate submitted with an earlier application were issued less than 36 months ago
-> No, you do not need to submit another medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate.

 I’m applying for a resident visa AND

• The medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate submitted with an earlier application were issued less than 36 months ago

-> No, you do not need to submit another medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate.

• The medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate submitted with an earlier application were issued more than 36 months ago 
-> Yes, you do need to submit another medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate that is less than three months old.

The above are examples of common scenarios and may not apply to everyone.  Visa officers may request a further medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate if they consider this is necessary to establish whether you have an acceptable standard of health. Learn more about submitting medical certificates and chest X-ray certificates in the Health Requirements (INZ 1121) leaftlet.

Still not sure?

You can always contact us by phone or email to discuss your specific situation, if you are not sure how this information applies to your case.