To get your Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificate from Immigration New Zealand, you'll need to have, amongst other things, an x-ray (or "xray").
The type of x-ray required by Immigration New Zealand is a chest x-ray, and almost everybody that wishes to live, work or study in New Zealand for more than twelve months will be required to have one. However, children under the age of eleven years old are an exception, and don't require the x-ray.
Except under very special circumstances, pregnant women aren't required to have the chest x-ray either.
One of the primary reasons Immigration New Zealand requires a chest x-ray is to make sure you don't suffer from pulmonary tuberculosis, a dangerous disease of the lungs.
At Immigration Medical Services, our radiologist can provide your x-ray on-site; there's no need to leave the premises.
For more detailed information about who does or doesn't require an x-ray, laboratory tests, age-related or gender-specific examinations in order to get a Medical & Chest X-Ray certificate, visit our page that explains booking your immigration medical examination where we feature a chart showing the requirements for all ages.
Please be aware that the x-ray is just one part of New Zealand's immigration medical requirements, and, for your convenience, you can get the x-ray and ALL of the other requirements (the paperwork, the various laboratory tests etc) required by Immigration New Zealand, as well as the physical medical exam by our qualified medical examiner all in one location.
If you have any questions about getting an immigration medical examination or you'd like to book one, please feel free to talk to the friendly staff at Immigration Medical Services or just drop in to see us. No appointment is necessary.