Health Requirements

Applicants for entry to New Zealand must have an acceptable standard of health. An acceptable standard of health includes people who:

• are unlikely to be a danger to public health
• unlikely to be a burden on the health services in New Zealand
• fit for entry to New Zealand

On application, an initial assessment of your health status will be made by an immigration officer based on the medical certificate submitted with your application completed by a designated Panel Doctor. In some instances, medical certificates may need to be referred to the Immigration New Zealand Medical Assessor for further advice

If you or a family member included in your application do not meet the required standard of health, your application will be declined unless you are granted a medical waiver. Medical waivers will only be accepted if all other application requirements have been met unless anyone included in the application:

• requires dialysis treatment, or it has been indicated that they will require dialysis treatment in the immediate future; or
• has pulmonary or active tuberculosis (TB); or
• has a mental disorder or intellectual disability that has needed care in a hospital or supervised residence for more than 90 days in the last two years; or
• has severe haemophilia; or
• has a physical incapacity that requires full-time care.

Character Requirements

Applicants for entry to New Zealand must prove that they and everyone included in their application who is 17 years of age or older are of good character.

Residence in New Zealand will be declined on character grounds if you or your family member:

• Have ever been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for 5 years or more;
• Have been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for 12 months or more during the last 10 years; or
• Have ever been deported from New Zealand or any other country.

If there is reason to believe you might be associated with criminal groups, constitute a danger to New Zealand, or engage in criminal offending after your arrival you will most likely be refused residence.

From 5 November 2007 People who have been convicted in the last seven years of an offence involving domestic violence or of a sexual nature will not be eligible to sponsor a partner for residence unless granted a character waiver.

People sponsoring a partner for residence will also need to undergo character checks for permanent entry to New Zealand and declare that they meet character criteria. For temporary entry, the requirement for partners to provide a letter of support from the principal applicant will be replaced by a requirement for partners/intended partners to complete a new specific form.

'If you are interested in using the services of Ambler Collins, please complete our online assessment form and a consultant will respond to you with details of your eligibility and our services and fees'

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