Immigration News - New Zealand Health requirements for visa applications reduced for certain travelers Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) June 13, 2022 IMPACT – MEDIUM The government of New Zealand has reduced visa application requirements for travelers from certain countries added to the Low Tuberculosis Incidence list Key Points: On June 7, New Zealand authorities added 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis Incidence list. The list includes Australia, Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and most EU countries, among others. Individuals who are applying for a temporary visa to stay in New Zealand more than six months must have a chest x-ray completed if they: Are citizens from countries not on the Low Tuberculosis Incidence list. Have stayed in a country not on the list for more than three months in the last five years. Additional Information: More information regarding the changes to the Low Tuberculosis Incidence list is available here. BAL Analysis: Many travelers to New Zealand will no longer be required to provide a chest x-ray when applying for a visa to stay in the country for longer than six months. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.