UK-STUDENT

Tuberculosis Test Certificate (If Required)

When a TB test is needed, and how long the certificate lasts

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

TB Test Certificate

Official Definition

A TB test certificate from an approved clinic, needed when the applicant is coming for 6 months or more and has lived for 6 months or more in a listed country within the last 6 months.

What UKVI Looks For

This requirement is optional: it applies only if the applicant meets the conditions. A TB test is needed when the applicant:

is coming to the UK for 6 months or more,
has lived for 6 months or more in a country on GOV.UK's list of countries where a TB test is required, and
was living in one of those countries within the last 6 months.

The test is a chest x-ray at an approved clinic, and the certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of the x-ray. Children are seen by a clinician who decides whether an x-ray is needed; under-11s do not normally have one.

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

Certificate from an approved clinic with the applicant's name and passport number
The x-ray date shown, and the certificate still valid on the day of application
A passport number that matches the passport submitted
A certificate for each family member who needs one

Weak Evidence

A test from a clinic that is not approved
A certificate that will have expired by the application date
A name or passport number that differs from the application
No certificate where the conditions for a test were met

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

A missing TB test certificate where one was required.
A certificate more than 6 months after the x-ray, so no longer valid.
A test taken at a clinic that is not approved.
A passport number on the certificate that differs from the passport used for the application.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

Check GOV.UK's list of countries to see whether you need a test.
Book the test with an approved clinic, and time it so the certificate is still valid on the day you apply.
Check the name and passport number on the certificate against your passport.
If you are not required to take a test, there is nothing to upload.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: TB test certificate from a UK-approved clinic with the applicant's name, passport number and x-ray date.

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UK-STUDENT

Tuberculosis Test Certificate (If Required)

When a TB test is needed, and how long the certificate lasts

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

TB Test Certificate

Official Definition

A TB test certificate from an approved clinic, needed when the applicant is coming for 6 months or more and has lived for 6 months or more in a listed country within the last 6 months.

What UKVI Looks For

This requirement is optional: it applies only if the applicant meets the conditions. A TB test is needed when the applicant:

is coming to the UK for 6 months or more,
has lived for 6 months or more in a country on GOV.UK's list of countries where a TB test is required, and
was living in one of those countries within the last 6 months.

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

Certificate from an approved clinic with the applicant's name and passport number
The x-ray date shown, and the certificate still valid on the day of application
A passport number that matches the passport submitted
A certificate for each family member who needs one

Weak Evidence

A test from a clinic that is not approved
A certificate that will have expired by the application date
A name or passport number that differs from the application
No certificate where the conditions for a test were met

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

A missing TB test certificate where one was required.
A certificate more than 6 months after the x-ray, so no longer valid.
A test taken at a clinic that is not approved.
A passport number on the certificate that differs from the passport used for the application.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

Check GOV.UK's list of countries to see whether you need a test.
Book the test with an approved clinic, and time it so the certificate is still valid on the day you apply.
Check the name and passport number on the certificate against your passport.
If you are not required to take a test, there is nothing to upload.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: TB test certificate from a UK-approved clinic with the applicant's name, passport number and x-ray date.

Ready to check your evidence?

Upload documents and get AI-powered analysis against this criterion.

Create a case