Guidance

South Africa: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa for your UK visa application.

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
17 January 2014
Last updated
65 DecemberOctober 20222023 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in South Africa

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YouYou’ll mustneed beto testedhave fora tuberculosis (TB)(TB) test if youyou’re wantcoming to come to the UK for more than 6 months andor aremore aand residentboth of the following apply:

  • you’ve lived in South Africa, Lesotho or Swaziland.Swaziland for 6 months or more
  • you were living there (or another listed country) within the last 6 months

You’ll need a TB test if you’re coming to the UK as:

Published 17 January 2014
Last updated 65 DecemberOctober 20222023 + show all updates

  1. Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

  2. Updated clinic details.

  3. Amended what you should bring with you section.

  4. Updated email address for Hatmed Medical Centre.

  5. Removed a reference that highlights returning residents do not require a TB certificate.

  6. Updated email contact for Hatmed clinic.

  7. Added the Hatmed Medical Centre to the list of clinics and updated information about opening hours, minors and tuberculosis.

  8. You can now book your TB appointment online.

  9. Updated address and contact details for Cape Town clinic.

  10. Test fees have increased.

  11. Updated telephone contact information for Cape Town

  12. Updated guidance and details for attending a clinic.

  13. Updated fees for TB test.

  14. Fees updated.

  15. Updated guidance.

  16. Changed address for Pretoria.

  17. updated opening hours.

  18. Updated information.

  19. Updated contact details.

  20. Updated contact details.

  21. Updated clinic contact details

  22. Updated clinic contact details

  23. Updated guidance

  24. First published.