Medical certificate request guidance provided

IMPACT — MEDIUM

The government of New Zealand has provided updated guidance to foreign nationals submitting medical certificates in support of visa applications.

Key Points:

• Foreign nationals applying for visitor visas should not submit medical certificates until the government requests them.
• Individuals who have already submitted their medical certificates do not need to take further action; the applicant’s status will remain as “waiting on you to provide medicals” until authorities process the certificates.
• Those who applied for Accredited Employer Work Visas or 2021 Resident Visas can check this website for more information on providing medical certificates.

BAL Analysis: The government of New Zealand provided updated guidance for submitting medical certificates after it received an influx of unrequested medical certificates. Foreign nationals applying for visitor visas should not submit medical certificates until they are requested.

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