Tuberculosis testing for visa applicants applying from Kyrgyzstan
Tuberculosis testing in Kyrgyzstan will start on 31 December 2013
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From 31 December 2013, residents of Kyrgyzstan who wish to come to the UK for more than 6 months must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) before applying for a visa. If you are applying for a UK visa and submit an application from Kyrgyzstan on or after 31 December 2013, you will need to take a TB test if you are applying to come to the UK for 6 months or longer.
If you apply for a visa before this date you will not need to take a TB test. If you plan to come to the UK for less than 6 months you do not need a TB test, unless you are applying for a 6 month fiancé (e) visa.
For detailed information about the testing process and requirements, see the TB testing page.