He whakamātau hauora utukore mō te hunga whai pane uruwhenua 2022 Special Ukraine Visa Free health checks for 2022 Special Ukraine Visa holders
What you are eligible for
You are eligible for a one-off fully funded health check if you are a 2022 Special Ukraine Visa holder. The health check can be done by either a healthcare provider or Healthline on 0800 611 116.
This health check includes:
- enrolling with a healthcare provider if you do not already have one
- checks for tuberculosis and offer screening to exclude it
- information about immunisations you are eligible for and where to get them
- getting any immunisations you may need.
Due to the high rate of tuberculosis in the Ukraine, this screening is a priority.
If you need an interpreter, publicly funded interpreting services are available in the language of your choice.
Proof of eligibility
You will need to hold a 2022 Special Ukraine Visa and be in Aotearoa New Zealand to be eligible for this health check.
There is no requirement to show your visa to a healthcare provider to get this service. You only need to tell your healthcare provider that you have arrived in Aotearoa under the 2022 Special Ukraine Visa Policy.
After the health check
After the checks and tests, if there are no abnormal results, the health check is complete.
You will contacted if there are any abnormal results from your tuberculosis tests. You will also be offered a second free consultation to talk about the results and what to do next.
Any other health concerns from the first consultation should be followed up through your next check with your healthcare provider. You will have to book these separately and pay any normal charges to see your provider.