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Democratic People's Republic of Korea: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for your UK visa application.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 6 February 2014
• Last updated: 5 October 2023 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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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 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 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

Published 6 February 2014
Last updated 5 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

2. 6 February 2014

   First published.