Need an immigration medical?
Fast and easy immigration medicals for New Zealand and Canadian visa applications.
Tend offers approved immigration medicals in both Auckland and Christchurch.
Canadian immigration medicals are available at Tend Linwood, Christchurch only.
Tend offers approved immigration medicals in both Auckland and Christchurch.
Canadian immigration medicals are available at Tend Linwood, Christchurch only.
Why choose Tend for your immigration medical exam?
- Locations in Auckland and Christchurch, with free patient parking, plus near the main bus routes.
- Book online now - no need to wait on hold over the phone for a booking!
- Full and limited immigration medicals available for all ages - medical examination, blood and urine testing.
- X-ray facilities on-site in Auckland, if required.
- All test results are submitted directly to Immigration New Zealand on your behalf.
- Emigration medicals for China, Cook Islands, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Tonga are also available (Tend Symonds Street clinic only)
- Approved IRCC panel physician for Canadian immigration medicals at Tend Linwood, Christchurch
NZ immigration medical fees
Prices include blood tests and are effective from 21 June 2023.
Show immigration medical fees for
Symonds Street
Full/general immigration medical
Duration: 1 hour
Age 0-10 yrs
Medical examination
Digital photo and online registration
e-medical results sent to Immigration NZ
Urine test (if required)
Age 11-14yrs
Medical examination
Urine test*
Digital photo and online registration
E-medical results sent to Immigration NZ
Age 15+ yrs
Medical examination
Blood and urine tests*
Digital photo and online registration
E-medical results sent to Immigration NZ
Please note: X-rays are done off-site and are not included in the prices listed on our website. Any X-ray costs will be charged separately by the X-ray provider.
*If the urine test shows abnormal results, the sample will be sent to the lab for further testing at the patient's cost.
Limited immigration medical services
Duration: 1 hour
Chest x-ray only
Full chest x-ray for immigration medical
E-medical results sent to Immigration NZ
Limited Medical Certificate 1
Medical examination
Blood tests
E-medical results sent to Immigration NZ
Limited Medical Certificate 2
Medical examination
Blood tests
Chest x-ray
E-medical results sent to Immigration NZ
Canadian immigration medical fees
Full/general immigration medical at Tend Linwood
Duration: 1 hour
Age 0-10 yrs
Medical examination
Urine test (if required)
Digital photo and online registration
E-medical results sent to IRCC
Age 11-14yrs
Medical examination
Urine test (if required)
Digital photo and online registration
E-medical results sent to IRCC
Age 15+ yrs
Medical examination
Blood tests
Urine test (if required)
Digital photo and online registration
E-medical results sent to IRCC
Please note X-rays are not available on-site at Tend Linwood. If you are aged 11 or over, you will need a chest X-ray for TB screening. You will need to arrange an X-ray with another provider. Our team can help refer you. The X-ray cost is charged by the provider directly and is not included in Tend’s fees
Locations
Tend Linwood Medical Centre
CLINIC OPENING HOURS
8:15am - 5:00pm weekdays
Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre
CLINIC OPENING HOURS
7:30 am – 5:30 pm weekdays
8:00am - 5:00pm phone hours
Frequently asked questions
Are interpreter services available?
No, you must bring your own interpreter for your appointment.
你需要带你自己的翻译。
आपको अपना दुभाषिया लाना होगा।
Você precisa trazer seu próprio intérprete.
Necesita traer su propio intérprete.
英語の通訳が必要な方はご自身で通訳者の手配をなさって下さい。
However, our friendly team at Tend Symonds Street can speak a range of languages and they will help you where they can but do not rely on this.
Languages spoken:
English, Hindi, Fijian Indian, Punjabi, Urdu, Sindhi, Japanese and NZ Sign Language
你需要带你自己的翻译。
आपको अपना दुभाषिया लाना होगा।
Você precisa trazer seu próprio intérprete.
Necesita traer su propio intérprete.
英語の通訳が必要な方はご自身で通訳者の手配をなさって下さい。
However, our friendly team at Tend Symonds Street can speak a range of languages and they will help you where they can but do not rely on this.
Languages spoken:
English, Hindi, Fijian Indian, Punjabi, Urdu, Sindhi, Japanese and NZ Sign Language
What do I need to bring to my immigration medical appointment?
- Your original passport. We cannot process your visa medical without it and you'll be asked to reschedule. Passports need to be currently valid, we cannot accept expired passports.
- Any information you have relating to previous health concerns - eg: specialist letters or results
- Glasses or contact lenses if you use them
- A parent or guardian if you're under 17
- An interpreter if required. Our team can speak a range of languages and will help you where they can but do not rely on this.
Languages spoken:
English, Hindi, Fijian Indian, Punjabi, Urdu, Sindhi, Japanese and NZ Sign Language
- Any information you have relating to previous health concerns - eg: specialist letters or results
- Glasses or contact lenses if you use them
- A parent or guardian if you're under 17
- An interpreter if required. Our team can speak a range of languages and will help you where they can but do not rely on this.
Languages spoken:
English, Hindi, Fijian Indian, Punjabi, Urdu, Sindhi, Japanese and NZ Sign Language
How do I prepare for an immigration medical?
- If you have your period, you can't go through with a Full Immigration Medical because of blood in your urine. Please email immigration@tend.nz to reschedule your appointment if it falls during your cycle.
- Bring your passport and passports for all members of your group. We cannot process your visa medical without it and you'll be asked to reschedule. Passports need to be currently valid, we cannot accept expired passports.
- There is no need to fast for your appointment, you can eat or drink as much as you’d like. The more water the better!
- Avoid caffeine and drink water for hydration - this helps both your blood pressure and urine (if needed).
- If you require an X-ray, please don’t wear jewellery and avoid wearing a bra that has an underwire (if applicable). It’s also helpful to wear clothes that are easy to pull on and off. If you're pregnant, please bring confirmation of this to your appointment.
- If you're on any medications, please remember to disclose this during your medical.
- If you're unwell at the time of your immigration medical this may have an effect on your submission - please let the team know on immigration@tend.nz if you are sick as we may need to reschedule your appointment.
- Bring an interpreter if required. Our team can speak a range of languages and will help you where they can but do not rely on this.
- Bring your passport and passports for all members of your group. We cannot process your visa medical without it and you'll be asked to reschedule. Passports need to be currently valid, we cannot accept expired passports.
- There is no need to fast for your appointment, you can eat or drink as much as you’d like. The more water the better!
- Avoid caffeine and drink water for hydration - this helps both your blood pressure and urine (if needed).
- If you require an X-ray, please don’t wear jewellery and avoid wearing a bra that has an underwire (if applicable). It’s also helpful to wear clothes that are easy to pull on and off. If you're pregnant, please bring confirmation of this to your appointment.
- If you're on any medications, please remember to disclose this during your medical.
- If you're unwell at the time of your immigration medical this may have an effect on your submission - please let the team know on immigration@tend.nz if you are sick as we may need to reschedule your appointment.
- Bring an interpreter if required. Our team can speak a range of languages and will help you where they can but do not rely on this.
What if I need to cancel or postpone my immigration medical?
Please call us on (09) 300 5076 (Auckland) or (03) 389 2550 (Christchurch) as soon as you can if you have to cancel or change your appointment.
Do you offer Canadian immigration medicals?
Yes! Tend Linwood in Christchurch is an approved IRCC panel physician for Canadian immigration medicals. Book online or call 03 389 2550.
Do I need a chest X-ray for a Canadian immigration medical?
A chest X-ray is required for all applicants aged 11 and over. X-rays are not available on-site at Tend Linwood, so you will need to arrange this separately at an X-ray provider. The cost is charged directly by the X-ray provider and is not included in Tend’s fee.
Still have questions?
Go to oursupport centre for more info or contact us:
EMAIL
immigration@tend.nz
