Work Visa Medical Exam
To apply for a Post-study Work Visa (student visa to Open Work Visa), you must visit an Immigration New Zealand-designated Panel Physician for a medical exam. Results are sent directly to Immigration New Zealand through the eMedical system. Applicants cannot upload or modify them themselves.
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The medical exam must be completed at an Immigration New Zealand-designated medical provider (Panel Physician). The clinic uploads the report directly to the Immigration New Zealand system, and it cannot be withdrawn or modified.
Medical Exam Requirements
Length of stay determines the medical exam items:
| Length of stay | Medical exam items |
|---|---|
| More than 12 months | Full medical exam (INZ 1007 form) + chest X-ray (INZ 1096 form) |
| 6-12 months | Chest X-ray only (INZ 1096 form) |
Post-study Work Visas are usually valid for 1-3 years, so most applicants need the full 1007 + 1096 medical exam.
What to Bring
- Passport: original
- Water: for the urine test
- Money: to pay the medical exam fee (cash/card; follow the clinic's rules)
- Glasses: if you wear them daily, you need them for the vision test
Common Immigration Medical Clinics in Auckland
| Clinic | Address | Features | Price (for reference only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland City Doctors | Queen Street, CBD | Very crowded, long waiting time | General Med Exam (1007) $240 |
| Life Doctors Mt Eden | Dominion Road | Fewer people, almost no queue, whole process takes a little over 1 hour | 1007 $280; 1007+1096 $380 |
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The author went to Life Doctors Mt Eden, so the process below uses this clinic as the example.
- Life Doctors website: www.lifedoctors.co.nz
- Phone: 09-2422238
Medical Exam Process (Life Doctors Mt Eden)
The full Life Doctors immigration medical exam process is as follows:
Step 01: Fill in forms
In the waiting area, fill in the Registration Form for the New Zealand immigration medical exam. You need to complete:
- NZER Number: fill it in if known (the clinic can also add it later)
- Exam type: tick General Med Exam + Xray (1007+1096)
- Personal information: name, date of birth, New Zealand address, phone, email, gender
- Visa category: choose Work without job offer (corresponding to Open Work Visa)
- Length of stay: for a Post-study Work Visa, usually choose more than 24 months
Medical history declaration (page 2):
- Tick "Yes/No" for medical history
- Female applicants need to fill in menstrual and pregnancy information (urine tests are not done within 5 days before or after menstruation)
- Declare truthfully. Concealment may directly lead to visa refusal.
Medical history questionnaire and declaration (page 3):
- Answer 18 medical history questions one by one by ticking yes/no
- Tick the eMedical client declaration, agreeing to submit medical information electronically to Immigration New Zealand
- Authorize the doctor to obtain other health information to complete the medical exam
- Sign to confirm
Step 02: Urine test
- Only applies to General Med Exam (1007)
- Required for applicants aged 5 and above
- Female applicants do not take a urine test within 5 days before or after menstruation
- Drink water in advance to make sample collection easier
Step 03: Nurse checks
- Height and weight
- Blood pressure
- Vision (left eye and right eye; wear glasses if you use them)
Step 04: Blood test
- Required for applicants aged 15 and above
Step 05: Doctor examination
- Chest/lung auscultation and abdominal examination
- Females aged 45 and above: breast examination
- Applicants aged 70 and above: mental health check
- Female applicants can request a female medical staff member as a chaperone
Step 06: Chest X-ray
- Required for applicants aged 11 and above, except pregnant applicants. Pregnant applicants need to submit a pregnancy test report.
- Applicants only completing the 1096 chest X-ray may skip some of the earlier steps, depending on the clinic's arrangement.
After the Exam: eMedical Confirmation Email
After the medical exam, the clinic uploads the results to the eMedical system. Within a few days, you will receive a confirmation email from eMedical containing:
- Confirmation that the medical exam has been completed and submitted to Immigration New Zealand
- NZER (New Zealand eMedical Reference) number
- NZHR (Immigration New Zealand Health Case Reference) number
- Medical exam completion date
Submit the visa within 3 months
If you have not yet submitted your visa application, you must submit it within 3 months from the date the medical exam was completed.
Notes
- Medical exam results cannot be withdrawn or modified. Declare your medical history truthfully.
- Chronic conditions, such as hypertension or diabetes, usually do not affect the result if well controlled.
- If Immigration New Zealand requires further tests, they will contact the applicant directly.
- If you need a copy of the medical report, contact the medical clinic and provide your NZER number.
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Last edited: 2026-03-23 · Author: Bald-M