Why TB test is required for UK student visa? What are the UK visa TB test requirements?

TB can affect any part of the body, but a risk of transmission only arises where the disease is in its active form in the lungs. Therefore, pre-entry screening for the UK only covers active TB in the lungs.

You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for more than 6 months, If your test shows that you do not have TB, you’ll be given a certificate which is valid for 6 months from the date of your x-ray. Include this certificate with your UK visa application.

TB test is required for all Indian students travelling to UK on study visa for more than 6 months. If you are travelling to UK from a country where TB is common the you must be screened.

You will be given a certificate stating you don’t have TB and it will be valid for 6 months from the date of you screening.

TB test should be undertaken from approved test clinics. Details of approved test clinics and what should you bring can be found on https://www.gov.uk/