Immigration Express Medicals Christchurch is the number one provider in New Zealand for immigration medicals and X-rays.

Immigration Express Medicals Christchurch is located in the central city at 71 Bealey Avenue.

We provide immigration, pre-employment, and driver’s licence medical examinations.

Yes, we are approved panel physicians for immigration medicals.

Yes, we provide immigration medicals for both New Zealand and Australian visa applications.

You should choose Immigration Express Medicals Christchurch for your visa medical because we’re a conveniently located, one-stop shop where all your medical checks can be done in one place. Compared to other options, we offer great value for money, and we’re multi-lingual. Our staff speak Portuguese, Filipino, Chinese, French, Spanish, Afrikaans, and English.

Yes, we offer immigration medicals for people across Christchurch and Canterbury.

An immigration medical is a medical assessment that’s required by the New Zealand government to check that you are eligible to live and work in New Zealand.

If you want to live, work or study in NZ, You need to provide an immigration medical and chest x-ray. NZ Immigration will let you know if you are medically fit to live in New Zealand.

A urine and a communicable disease test are included in a New Zealand immigration medical.

You need a general medical certificate and a chest X-ray certificate if you are staying in New Zealand for one year or more.

Yes, but the requirements depend on their age.

Children aged from 0 to 10 years will be given a urine test and medical assessment. A chest X-ray is not required.

Children aged from 11 to 14 years of age will be given a general medical, including a urine test and medical assessment with a chest X-ray.

Yes, but it depends on what visa you’re applying for.

Yes, you can book just a blood test if Immigration New Zealand have requested it as part of a follow-up if an abnormality has been detected.

No problem. Just fill in the appointment form and select the service you think is right. Our team will review it and help guide you to the correct option if needed.

We’ve gathered some helpful links to official websites that provide up-to-date information for both New Zealand and Australian visa applicants. These are great to review before your appointment:
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) – For visa requirements, medical guidelines, and application info.
eMedical Client Consent Form (PDF) – Required for your immigration medical appointment.
Medical & X-Ray Requirements for NZ Visas – To check if you need a medical or chest X-ray.
Australian Immigration – Department of Home Affairs – For visa health requirements and application details.
If you’re unsure which documents to bring or what’s required for your specific visa, don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’re happy to help.

Yes, we provide medical examinations for Australian visa applications in Christchurch.

It depends on which Australian visa you’re applying for.

Yes, Australian visa applicants need a chest X-ray and blood test.

Yes, you can complete your Australian visa medical in New Zealand.

We don’t provide biometrics for Australian visa applications, only medical assessments.

eMedical is a system used by immigration authorities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and other countries to privately and securely access medical results from medical providers like Immigration Express Christchurch.

Your results are submitted to Immigration New Zealand or Australian Immigration via the eMedical system.

All results are usually back in 1-2 working days; however, some specialised tests or abnormal results may take longer.

You can receive a copy of your medical results on request.

If follow-up tests are required, we’ll contact you to arrange a second visit. We’ll explain everything clearly and support you through the next steps.

An eMedical consent form is a declaration that you sign to allow us to share your medical results with the immigration authorities.

Yes, you need to bring an eMedical referral letter or HAP ID for Australian visas. For a New Zealand visa, we can do an upfront medical.

You will be informed by your doctor, and you’ll also get a confirmation email from us.

Your passport (must be valid)
Glasses or contact lenses (if you wear them)
Any medical documents or prescriptions
An interpreter, if needed
Drink plenty of water. We’ll need a urine sample

Yes, you can eat and drink before your appointment, and we recommend you drink plenty of water as we need to take a urine sample.

You need to provide a urine sample as part of your medical.

You can still attend your appointment. But you may need to have your urine test on another occasion as the menstrual blood can contaminate the urine.

Yes, if you need one, then it’s recommended.

Most immigration medical appointments are usually completed within one hour.

Appointments are essential at Immigration Express Christchurch. Please make your appointment via the contact page on this website, by calling us on 03 377 1585 or emailing us at admin@immigrationexpresschch.co.nz.

The cost is $390 for a general medical for a New Zealand visa for people 15 years old and above, excluding a chest x-ray. Including a chest x-ray, the cost is $560.
For an Australian visa, the cost of a medical is $195, excluding blood tests and X-rays.
Learn more on our Fees page.

The cost for an immigration x-ray at Immigration Express Christchurch is $190.

We offer the most affordable all-inclusive package prices for immigration medicals in Christchurch – the wider South Island.

No, there aren’t any hidden fees for urine testing, photos, or copies of results.

You can book an immigration medical via the contact page on this website, by calling us on 03 377 1585 or emailing us at admin@immigrationexpresschch.co.nz.

You can usually get an appointment for an immigration medical within two working days.

Yes, we provide driver’s licence medicals in Christchurch.

A DL9 medical certificate is a requirement when you’re applying for a P Endorsement on your driver’s licence, allowing you to carry passengers as a job. It’s also needed for all licences Class 2 and above.

Yes, we provide pre-employment medicals in Christchurch.

Yes, we offer workplace drug and alcohol testing at our premises.

Yes, we do offer FibroScan testing in Christchurch. FibroScan testing is a similar test to an ultrasound that detects stiffness in the liver.

Yes, we do provide ECG testing.

Yes, we do offer spirometry screening, which tests lung capacity.

Yes, we do provide visa medicals for China, the Pacific and the Cook Islands, and other countries.