The INZ 1007 General Medical Certificate is a required document for many New Zealand visa applications. It assesses an applicant’s health status to ensure they meet New Zealand’s immigration health standards. The form must be completed by an approved panel physician or a registered medical practitioner if no panel doctor is available.
The INZ 1007 form must be completed by an approved panel physician. If a panel doctor is not available in your area, a registered medical practitioner may complete the form.
When is the INZ 1007 form required?
The INZ 1007 form is required for:
Temporary visas (if the stay is longer than 12 months).
Residence class visas (unless the applicant qualifies for limited medical categories).
Can I submit the INZ 1007 form online?
Most applicants can submit their health information electronically via a panel physician using Immigration New Zealand’s eMedical system. If electronic submission is not possible, the medical clinic must send the completed form directly to Immigration New Zealand.
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