South Africa: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa for your UK visa application.
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- UK Visas and Immigration
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- 17 January 2014
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You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:
- you’ve lived in South Africa, Lesotho or 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:
- a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa
- a returning resident and you’ve been away for more than 2 years
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Published 17 January 2014
Last updated 183 JulyApril 2024
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2025-04-03 17:05
Added information about what you should bring with you and updated test fees for the Intercare Century City Medical Centre in Cape Town.
2024-07-18 15:50
Updated fees information for Hatmed Medical Centre, Pretoria.
2024-07-03 17:01
Clinic information updated.
2024-01-08 15:48
Added online booking link for IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre Pretoria.
2024-01-01 00:01
The test fees have increased. Added mobile phone numbers for the IOM clinic in Pretoria.
2023-10-05 00:01
Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.
2022-12-06 09:23
Updated clinic details.
2022-10-27 14:36
Amended what you should bring with you section.
2022-08-09 15:38
Updated email address for Hatmed Medical Centre.
2022-07-22 17:53
Removed a reference that highlights returning residents do not require a TB certificate.
2022-06-16 12:47
Updated email contact for Hatmed clinic.
2022-05-04 14:38
Added the Hatmed Medical Centre to the list of clinics and updated information about opening hours, minors and tuberculosis.
Details
You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:
- you’ve lived in South Africa, Lesotho or 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:
- a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa
- a returning resident and you’ve been away for more than 2 years
Updates to this page
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-04-03 17:05
Added information about what you should bring with you and updated test fees for the Intercare Century City Medical Centre in Cape Town.
2024-07-18 15:50
Updated fees information for Hatmed Medical Centre, Pretoria.
2024-07-03 17:01
Clinic information updated.
2024-01-08 15:48
Added online booking link for IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre Pretoria.
2024-01-01 00:01
The test fees have increased. Added mobile phone numbers for the IOM clinic in Pretoria.
2023-10-05 00:01
Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.
2022-12-06 09:23
Updated clinic details.
2022-10-27 14:36
Amended what you should bring with you section.
2022-08-09 15:38
Updated email address for Hatmed Medical Centre.
2022-07-22 17:53
Removed a reference that highlights returning residents do not require a TB certificate.
2022-06-16 12:47
Updated email contact for Hatmed clinic.
2022-05-04 14:38
Added the Hatmed Medical Centre to the list of clinics and updated information about opening hours, minors and tuberculosis.