[funkstar deluxe]

I thought some of the newer members might find this summary useful.

This is the stuff that has to sorted and paid for - before you've even left your country of residence. (figures are as I remember, feel free to add/amend). NB: this is for Permanent residence

£83.00 NZQA assessment (if needed)
£150.00 EoI submission (cant remember exactly)
£520.00 ITA lodgement
£115.00 Migrant Levy (per person)
£10.00 Police Clearance
£35.00 Chest X-ray
£105.00 Medical (each)
£15.00 Full Birth Certificate
£120.00 Vaccinations update including additional of Hep B

£1153 TOTAL

There's no question its all worth it though :)

[markkellaway]

Hi Funkstar,

I don't think it's bad, there was a post on the old forum about the cost but my argument is that this is far less than you'd spend on a second hand car which will only last a few years at most, the move to NZ may last the rest of your life! :nice1

I think it's a bargain. :yes

Mark. :P

[wayne]

Whats all this about vaccinations is this something I have missed :?

[Diny]

Vaccinations?

Haven't had to have any done. I haven't had to have any done. I'm panicing - I don't like needles.

Diny

[markkellaway]

Vaccinations depend on where you are moving from. As far as i know there is no requirement on UK residents for this.

Am I wrong here anyone?

Mark. :P

[Bubbles]

No mark,
You're spot on. The UK vaccination plan ( All the stuff you had done when you were a kid ) covers everything NZ is concerned about.

Good eh !

John

[funkstar deluxe]

I have the medical form infront of me and it says:
Please specify date of previous immunisations (if applicant remembers)

Diptheria
Polio
Whooping cough
Measles
Tetanus
Hepatitis B

Children and Adults who have not been vaccinated against any of the above should be before departure for NZ

The first 4 are covered by your childhood jabs.
Tetanus, you'll probably need a booster
Hep B is required and this is what the doctor flagged up. We dont usually get Hep B jabs in the UK as a matter of course, so you need to do them especially. But remember this is for permanent residency, not sure its an issue with work permits

[Bubbles]

Cheers funkstar
Didn't realise about the Hep B

Ta :nice1

[Jules]

Hi folks

We didnt have any vaccinations, we have been in NZ for 5 weeks now and we are still alive :nice1 :nice1

Jules

[eric_amanda]

I'm sure those in the medical profession who take part in this forum will give exact details, however we enquired about Hep B with our Doctors just a few weeks ago. The children are all having it, I have had it, and Eric is over 40 so not as at risk. Hep B is not an essential vaccination for adults, just depends on who/what you are in contact with, ie medical bods are more at risk.

Will just point out that they are currently undergoing a massive vaccination programme for Meningitis B here. It is currently being rolled out for all preschool children and will be followed then by anyone up to about 20yrs ( I think). Since my children all had Men C when they were babies I did enquire whether it was necessary and safe for them to have Men B. Yes it is. Men B is a serious issue here. My lot are having their first of three on Monday.

Amanda

PS Hep B and Men B Vaccines are free for children here, not sure what age up to though.

[markkellaway]

I didn't realise about the Hep B either, bummer!

If you answer no at the medical will they give it to you there and then or will you fail the medical?

Mark. :P

[mark in japan]

dont know about back in the UK, but here in japan they gave me my hep B on the day. apparently you should have a course of about 3 but the doc said if i just had the first one it would allow him to siign off on the form that id had it. think it cost me less than 10 GBP
mark

[Annierobrigado]

some of the vaccinations i understand are a must for migrants from certain countries where the diseases NZ dreads are endemic. For example, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella may be endemic in most countries, and since they are part of the expanded program of immunization for pediatrics, those of you who have had their shots in childhood may no longer need these shots. however, the condition NZ is most concerned about is tuberculosis, which is endemic in most countries and so migrants from there need to have themselves checked for tb.

usually those from UK, US, Canada, Australia don't find it necessary to have the shots. But if you've had them already, fine; if not, and they don't require you to have them, it's nothing to worry about. you can have them anytime anywhere, depends on who you're in contact with in your field of work. Medical/health professionals do need these though, because of the nature of their work.

again, it's up to your case officer if he requires you to have them before you land in nz. that's how i understood it, so... ;)

good luck to all! if you do need the shots, don't stress about them. Teeny tiny needle pricks won't hurt too much (just enough heheheh). Very few side effects. you can always drown the pain in a cup of tea.

:cheers
annie

[wayne]

when I had my medical last jan the doc saw I had a recent ish tattoo and asked me when I had it done I said years ago and he said if it was less than a year old I would have to have a hepatitis jab (didnt tell him I had it done just 6 months earlier,well I had it done in Rotorua and thats in NZ and i'm sure that kiwi's dont have a jab after every tattoo)

[markkellaway]

Annie,

That does clarify things, thanks. I've emailed my case officer to see what he says. :nice1

Mark. :P

[markkellaway]

Hi Guys,

Just got this from my case officer:

"There is no compulsory requirement to have any vaccinations done in our medical. We simply ask whether they have been done in the past as this may give the medical assessor more information. The panel doctor should know what tests need to be run."

So that answers the requirement from an application point of view but what about actually entering the country?

Mark. :P

[veronica]

We didn't need them, they weren't even mentioned and thats only 6 months ago.

[Annierobrigado]

hi mark

i think it's a requirement more for us here in asia rather from those in uk, since we have more endemic diseases (tropical) than the temperate countries.

and since i believe nz follows a strict aseptic technique in handling needles and stuff, there's very little danger of any of you contracting hepatitis through needlework like tattoos, or bloodletting.

can you tell me what your case officer says about this as soon as you hear from him? thanks.

:cheers
annie