[unar]

I haven't started my immigration processes yet, but I am married to a Kiwi and we are planning to move to New Zealand next year under the family PR thingy. I have polycystic kidney disease which is genetically inherited and will eventually require dialysis much later in my life. I am currently very healthy and Doctors said there is nothing to worry about and I probably won't need any medical intervention until I am in my 60s (I am 32 right now). My mum also has the disease and she is 63, still healthy.

I m really worried about my medical, sure I won't pass and have to apply for a medical waiver. Does anybody have a similar problem? When should I start the medical process if we want to be in New Zealand by end of Feb next year? Since a medical is only valid for 3 month, and police certificate only 6 month. Should I start arranging letters from my GP and consultant now?

-una

[unar]

Guess nobody has any experience with this. Does anybody know if it is possible to go to the New Zealand embassy in London to ask for advice. On their website, they mentioned people can stop by quote the website home page:

"If you want to talk to someone about a visa application you could either call our London call centre, come and visit us,"

Has anybody done this? is it possible? Do people think this is a good idea or should I just go for the application and see what happens. I am going to see my consultant soon, should I mention the visa to him maybe get him to write a letter explaining the condition, would this even help? Figure honesty is the best approach.

Feel like I am ruining my husband's dream of moving back home.

[IanW99]

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I m really worried about my medical, sure I won't pass and have to apply for a medical waiver. Does anybody have a similar problem? When should I start the medical process if we want to be in New Zealand by end of Feb next year? Since a medical is only valid for 3 month, and police certificate only 6 month. Should I start arranging letters from my GP and consultant now?

-una

You are correct that a medical is only valid for 3 months, but this is from when taken to when submitted. Once in the hands of NZIS it remains valid for 2 years so you don't have to worry about this bit.

I would start the whole PR process now if you haven't already and submit everything when asked (within 4 months of ITA being recieved). You have upto 12 months to actually move after being granted PR so even if you apply today, you don't have to move until next year.

If NZIS decide that you need a medical waiver (which they are likely to), you will then need to provide the additional information from GP / Consultants.

It is this last stage that is likely to take some time depending on how quickly the appropriate information is provided and how often the medical board sit.

Ian