Smoking Cessation

If you want to quit smoking then our team of nurses can provide you with a programme for quitting, and can support you through the process. We can also provide information about using a 12 week course of Champix to reduce the effects of nicotine withdrawal. You may qualify for a fully-funded course of Champix if you want to quit smoking, have tried unsuccessfully before and are about to enrol in a cessation programme. We can work with you to confirm your eligibility.

A Smoking Cessation consultation takes 30 minutes to 1 hour with a nurse, during which we work with you through your Quit Book. This covers the five steps to quit smoking, which are:

- Set a Quit date

- Know your reasons for quitting

- Know your triggers

- Use patches, gum or lozenges

- Stay Quit

Each Smoking Cessation consultation cost $20.00.

It's also important to remember that relapse is a normal stage in your quitting process. If you've relapsed, our nurses can work with you to understand the reasons you may have relapsed, and use their experience to assist you with your plan to stop smoking.

Our nurses will also discuss with you other support options while you're quitting.

Why people come to us

Great service

Our friendly, professional team will go out of their way to make your medical as simple as possible

Great access

Free parking at our central Johnsonville location makes getting to your medical a breeze

Great prices

Take a look at our prices below to see the great value in getting your medical through us.

Pricing

15 years and older

Limited Medical

$250

which covers

Medical Examinations

Routine Blood & Urine Tests

Digital Photos

eMedical Submissions

15 years and older

General Medical

$400

which covers

Medical Examinations

Routine Blood & Urine Tests

Digital Photos

eMedical Submissions

There is an additional charge of $105 if you are aged 70+, due to the additional tests required

Under 15

General or Limited Medical

$165

which covers

Medical Examinations

Routine Urine Test

Digital Photos

eMedical Submissions

You may also need a chest x-ray. See below for more information about this.

Please note that 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.

Call us on 04 920 8850 to book your immigration medical

Got a question?

Click on a section to find answers to common questions

What do I need to bring to the appointment?

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

How quickly can I get an immigration medical done?

We can normally get you in within 2-3 days of getting touch with us. It then takes approximately 2 working days to receive and review all of the results

What happens during an immigration medical?

During the medical you’ll have two consultations, one with a nurse and the second with a doctor. We endeavour to make these appointments one after the other, but depending on your urgency this may not always be possible.

What happens during the nurse consultation?

The nurse consultation will take approximately 45 minutes. During this time we’ll complete a questionnaire about your health, as well as take measurements of you height and weight. We then take a digital photo which is uploaded to your eMedical case file.

We’ll also do the following tests:

Eye test
Please bring you glasses or contacts with you if you wear them
Urine Test
This is required from all applicants 5 years of age and older.

If you are female, please note that this test cannot be taken during your period and 4-6 days after. To save you the inconvenience of having to repeat the test, please book your appointment with this in mind.

We recommend drinking a glass of water half an hour before your appointment to prepare for the urine test.
Blood test
This is required if you are 15 years or older.

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What happens during the doctor consultation?

Your consultation with a doctor will take approximately 15 minute appointments. This is a full physical examination, during which time you will need to remove all clothing except your underwear. The examination will involve contact with the doctor.

If you’re a woman over the age of 45 you will also require a breast examination, unless you've had one of the following within the last six months and can provide the results of the exam:

Breast examination
Mammogram
Ultrasound
MRI

You comfort is important to us so let us know if you prefer either a male or female doctor.

If you have any questions about either of the above consultations, please raise them when you book your medical. You can also questions at any stage of the process if you are unsure.

Which medical certificate do I need?

You must use the General Medical if one of the following applies to you:

You are applying for a temporary entry class visa for New Zealand and you intend to stay longer than 12 months
You are applying for residence, unless you are a person who must use the Limited Medical Certificate (INZ 1201).

You must use the Limited Medical if one of the following applies to you:

You are the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident and you meet the requirements of the Partnership Category, which includes having lived together with your partner for 12 months or more in a partnership which is genuine and stable (your dependent children (if any) should also use this certificate)*
You are the dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident*
You are a person (or the partner or dependent child of a person) who has been recognised as having refugee or protection status in New Zealand
You are a UNHCR mandated refugee who has been selected under New Zealand’s refugee quota programme
You are applying for a resident visa under the Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category.

If you are applying for a visa as the partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident and you were not included in, or were withdrawn from the earlier residence application made by your partner or parent then you must use the general certificate.

Do I need a chest X-ray?

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
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Immigration New Zealand maintain a list of countries, areas and territories with a low insidence of tuberculosis (TB).
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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.
The Health Requirements (INZ 1121) guide has more details and includes the full list.

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.

How do I get a chest x-ray?

You need to book a separate chest X-ray appointment as we don't complete X-rays at the medical centre. Please contact the options below for up to date pricing.

Your options for getting a chest X-ray are:

Any Pacific Radiology branch (978-5500).
Pacific Radiology in Johnsonville is a 5 minute walk from the medical centre.
Horizon Radiology (801-8527).
Horizon Radiology is located at Level 1, 61-63 Taranaki Street, Wellington