Do I have to pay for my tests?

New Zealand citizens and residents

• New Zealand citizens (including those living in the Cook Island, Niue or Tokelau) and residents

YES

EXCLUSIONS

Any person applying for
immigration/emigration
reasons

• Testing for immigration/emigration or visa purposes

NO

Tests for
screening purposes

Tests for a trial or study

• Tests that are requested on a well person devoid of symptoms and with no identifying risk factors e.g. blood group, wellness testing
• Tests that are for, or part of a research project , a study or trial

NO

Travellers

• Screening tests prior to travel -- e.g. Hepatitis immunity, rabies antibodies

NO

Tests for employment,
pre-employment, education and
work experience

• Screening tests for education or work experience -- e.g. Nursing student medical
• Health and safety testing -- e.g. lead levels, drug testing

NO

Self referred or patients
referred by other than NZ
registered doctors

• Limited range of funded tests for midwives, smear taker, nurse practitioner

NO

People obtaining a medical
certificate, insurance
or superannuation policy

• Where a certificate is required -- e.g. pilot or diver’s medical licence and
  insurance testing

NO

VISITORS

Work permit holders

• Holds a current work permit, which together with the time the person has already been in NZ lawfully, allows for a continuous stay of at least two years
• Foreign Language Teaching Assistants funded by Ministry of Education

YES

Refugees and applicant
refugees

• With proof of refugee/applicant status

YES

Visitor permit holder

• Holds a visitor's permit
• Refer to Ministry of Health eligibility conditions for child visitors under care of an eligible parent, or pregnant partner of an eligible person

NO

YES

Australian citizens

• As per New Zealand resident

YES

United Kingdom citizens
ordinarily resident in UK

• Testing required for medical conditions requiring prompt attention

YES

Foreign Diplomats

• Other than Australia / UK diplomats and their family (including their children)

NO

All persons receiving
compulsory health services

• Compulsory treatment under TB Act 1948, Health Act 1956, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Act 1966, Mental Health Act 1992
• Prison inmates

YES

Funded Students

• Funded by NZAID ODA and includes partners and children

YES

Student permit holders

• Holds a current student permit (unless studying continuously since before 29 October 2003)

NO