About Life Clinic
About Life Clinic
Welcome to Immigration Express
We are experienced Panel Physicians doing eMedicals which are the official Immigration Medical Examination for Immigration New Zealand
Our doctors have done far more Immigration medicals certificates than anyone else in Wellington.
- We make the process as easy as it can be
- We keep you informed
- We do what we say we will do
- We are in Wellington’s CBD, and XRays are nearby
- Read why people like us (Testimonials)
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Our prices
Immigration eMedicals
The cost of your medical depends on what age you are, that of medical you need, and whether you need an XRay or not.
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General Information
If you need an XRay as well, this will take about another 30 minutes.
People who are 5 years or older also need other tests, which are all included in the price and will be done in the same appointment- see below:
- 5 to 10 years: urine test
- 11 to 14 years: urine test and may need Chest Xray
- 15 to 69 years: urine test, blood test and may need Chest Xray
- 70 years and older: urine test, blood test, brain function test and may need an XRay
*If you need an XRay, we will have arranged it for you to be done straight after your medical.
Our prices cover everything needed to get your eMedical submitted to Immigration, as long as your test results are normal: – including:
- taking your digital photos for you
- doing all the data entry in eMedical system
- f you need blood tests and urine tests, we do these for you at our clinic, saving you time
- your XRay (which we arrange for you if you need one)
- we complete and submit the eMedical and advise you of the results.
Extra charges will apply if you need:
- extra tests that may be required to help your medical get approval by Immigration NZ
- dementia tests for people over 70
- a doctor consultation if the medical is complicated and you need to discuss the results
- follow-up services you need after we have submitted your medical to Immigration
- a fee for an “Urgent medicals” (Completion of your medical within 2 working days of your call)
Payment – is required on the day we see you, and payment for any extra tests is required before we complete your medical
- You have been to us for a medical before, or
- You book together as a couple or family group, or
- You are a student, AND
- You do not miss the first appointment time you make with us.
Discounts are at our discretion.
If your situation is complicated, you may prefer to speak to an independent Immigration Agent. We have a list of some agents on our website.
Please ring us as soon as you can if you have to cancel or change your appointment.
If you do not show up for your appointment, or you give us less than 1 working days notice that you need to change or cancel your appointment, then you will be charged a re-booking fee of $100, and you will need to pay an advance deposit of $100 on your next appointment, and you will not be entitled to any discount that may be offered at the time.
At your appointment
- Your passport (you will not be able to do your medical or XRay if you do not show your passport).
- Medical information (such as specialist letters and results) if you have had serious health problems in the past.
- Glasses or contact lenses if you use them.
- A parent or guardian if you are under 16
- An interpreter (translator) if your English is poor.
- You can have the medical, but you will have to come back for a urine test when your period finishes- this only takes a couple of minutes and you do not need an appointment if you come back between 08.30 and 17.00 on Monday to Friday. OR
- You can call us to change your appointment so that you come in after your period finishes.
- your questionnaire answers- and may ask for more details
- your ears, eyes, mouth and throat
- your heart and breathing
- a breast examination is required for women over 50 but not if they can provide a mammogram results from the previous 12 months. Occasionally, a breast examination may be needed for younger women who have had a history of significant breast problems
- check your abdomen (stomach)
- check your lower legs
- if you have had certain health problems in the past, the doctor may need to check other things such as lymph glands in your groin (if this is necessary, the doctor will explain why).
After your appointment
A few people have problems with the medical examination or the results, and if this is not sorted out, this can delay the process within Immigration, so we will help you so that we provide them with any extra information as quickly as possible. This might involve old specialist reports, or another blood or urine test. Sometimes this involves extra cost to you. We will advise you about this.
But if there is something wrong with your standard blood tests, then Immigration NZ usually requires a test to be repeated. We will only suggest an extra test if we are sure that it will be required by Immigration.
And if you have a chronic health problem, our doctor may ask you to supply more information (for example, from previous specialists), or may suggest an extra blood or urine test. We do this to help get your application through Immigration more quickly.
- We recommend you do extra tests to make it quicker for Immigration to consider your application, and you agree to have the extra tests.
- Immigration tells you to get more tests done.
- You need long phone or face-to-face discussions with the doctor after the medical has been done.
Team
Life Clinic Team
The team at Life Clinic is committed to providing the highest standards of care. Our clinical director provides oversight and advice to our nursing and medical team. Our clinical team members are all registered with their relevant professional bodies and maintain the ongoing educational requirements for registration with these boards.
Dr. Phil White
Clinical Director and Doctor
I started Immigration Express in 2007 after working for many years as a gp (family doctor). I wanted to give people coming to New Zealand/ Aotearoa the very best service possible and I still love the job. I also love travelling, languages, tramping, golf (and almost any other sport!), and gardening.
Dr Kathryn Leslie
Doctor
I enjoy working with such a small friendly team, offering a streamlined inclusive service to the people we meet. It is a pleasure meeting people with such diverse home countries, cultures, beliefs and learning a little of what has brought them to NZ. I have enjoyed travel, walking with our border terrier in our community, gardening, reading and spending time with my family and friends.
Judi Harrison
Practice Manager
I am Judi and I just love my job here with the Life Clinic team. I get to meet new and interesting people from all over the world. I also love Wellington because the beach is my favourite place. I enjoy the city life and the huge range of amazing cafe's and restaurants.
Chris Clarke
Nurse
I am an experienced nurse and I have worked at the Life Clinic for the past 9 years. I have a special interest in Wellness and Occupational health and recently completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Wellness from Melbourne’s RMIT. I love travelling, meeting people, and have recently started cycling which I also love!
Mariel Ceballos
Phlebotomist / HCA
My name is Mariel I am Chilean born Australian raised and made Aotearoa my home many years ago. I love New Zealand for its beauty in nature. People here are so connected to the environment and surroundings. I work with an awesome team of professionals here at Life clinic and I enjoy meeting clients from all over the world. We are so blessed here on this 'Land of the long white cloud'.
Sally Allen
Nurse
I have worked at Life Clinic/Immigration express since January 2019. I thoroughly enjoy my role at Life Clinic, working with a wonderful team but also meeting a wide range of people from all over the world, hearing their stories and connection to New Zealand. When not working I’m a busy mum to 3, I enjoy travelling with my husband and family, the outdoors- exploring many great walks and bike rides around New Zealand. I love Wellington, having lived here for 31 years and enjoying all that the City has to offer.
Jo Howell
Reception / Admin
I am Jo. I work here at Life Clinic. It's a wonderful place to work as you get to meet so many interesting and lovely people from around the world! When not at work I am a mum of two teenage daughters and I am an avid reader of news and books.
Jessie Fan
Reception / Admin
I am Jessie. I was born in China. 20 years ago, I moved to New Zealand . I love this peaceful, green country and her friendly people. I started to work at Life Clinic in 2019, it is a great pleasure to work here and I quite enjoy it. In my spare time, I’d like to travel around and cook some yummy food for my little one.
Pui Chi Chan
Reception / Admin
I am Pui Chi, a newcomer to New Zealand. I was a piano teacher and interpreter for music exam in Hong Kong. My interests include correspondence (Yes, snail mails!) and travelling other than music. It is lovely to get to meet people around the world at Life Clinic with our wonderful team.
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