You must be tested for tuberculosis if all of the following apply:
youre in the UK
youre applying for the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa
you did not provide a TB test certificate when you last entered the UK, because the duration of the visa you applied for was 6 months or less or you applied to enter the UK at the border
If you already have a valid TB test certificate from an approved test centre abroad you do not need to take a test again. You can include your certificate as part of your visa application.
Published 22 October 2020 Last updated 17 January 2024 +show all updates
The Edinburgh Clinic has been removed.
Updated test fees for the Modality Immigration Services clinic.
Updated Vitalis Health email address.
Updated guidance to advise that if you already have a valid TB test certificate from an approved test centre abroad you do not need to take a test again. You can include your certificate as part of your visa application.Added Vitalis Health to the list of approved clinics.
Updating prices for Visa Medicals, London.
Updated contact details and fees for Nuffield Hospital Plymouth.
Updated test fees for Knightsbridge Doctors and The Bridge Clinic.
Added Bryden Medical Limited and Modality Immigration Services to the list of approved clinics.
Added The Bridge Clinic to the list of approved test clinics.
