The INZ 1096 Chest X-Ray Certificate is a required medical document for certain New Zealand visa applications, including residence visas and temporary visas where health screening is necessary. This certificate is used to assess an applicant’s risk of tuberculosis (TB) and must be completed by an approved radiologist or panel physician.
Applicants for New Zealand residence visas or temporary visas (staying over 12 months) must submit an INZ1096 if required by Immigration New Zealand’s health criteria.
Can I submit the INZ 1096 form online?
Students applying with special circumstances, such as dependents of work visa holders or guardianship arrangements.
Students under certain scholarship categories or domestic fee status who need to submit a paper-based application.
Important Requirements
Complete all sections of the form clearly in English. Provide supporting documents, including:
Offer of place from a New Zealand education provider.
Financial evidence (tuition fees and living costs).