Health care and insurance

You get access to the same publicly-funded medical treatment as Kiwis if you're:

• an Australian citizen or permanent resident who has lived, or intends to live, in NZ for 2 years or more
• in NZ on a work visa that's valid for 2 years or more — your work visa starts on your first day in NZ.

If you're not, you'll need to pay for all your medical care.

If you're in an accident, your treatment is covered by ACC. This is comprehensive, no-fault personal injury cover for all NZ residents and visitors.

ACC