First establish whether the actual application requires a TB test; then use the approved-clinic information. Nationality alone is not a complete description of the residence history considered by the published instructions.
Check whether the route and residence history trigger testing
GOV.UK's TB-testing guidance considers the planned UK stay and residence in listed countries, with additional instructions for specific situations. It links to countries with approved test clinics. The guidance includes separate information for children and pregnancy. Read GOV.UK: Tuberculosis tests for visa applicants.
Your working sheet
The following is an editorial organisation tool, not an official application checklist. Copy the rows that help and fill them with your own verified records.
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Application | Record the precise visa route intended length of stay and official TB guidance |
| Residence history | List the places and dates needed to apply the official wording |
| Clinic | Find the authorised clinic and ask about appointment records and certificate delivery |
A practical example
A person living outside their nationality country may have an application prepared from their current residence. Their worksheet should record actual residence dates, not simply select a clinic based on passport nationality. A child travelling with them should have a separate row for the child-specific instructions.
Before the next step
Use the current official country list and clinic links. Follow the clinician's process and the visa instructions rather than arranging unrelated tests from an ordinary laboratory. Record the certificate and application timeline using the authority's current validity information.
Continue with the guide library or save the next task in the moving planner. Official requirements can change; the source above was checked on 17 October 2026.