Applicants from certain countries applying to come to the UK for more than 6 months will need to have been screened for active Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Applicants must produce a valid medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner confirming they have undergone the screening and the disease was not present.
Please see the list of countries below;
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- India (settlement applications only)
- Kenya
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Malaysia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Pakistan
- Rwanda
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
It is important to note that this list is often updated. If you are from one of the listed countries and submit an application without a certificate, your application will be automatically refused.
This information is not part of the guidance on visa application forms. By instructing us to manage your application, we would ensure that you met all the right criteria before submitting your application.
Please contact us today to discuss your options on 01793 836 010.