Guidance

Democratic Republic of Congo: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo for your visa application.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 6 February 2014
• Last updated: 30 May 2024 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in Democratic Republic of Congo

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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 the Democratic Republic of Congo or Congo Brazzaville 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 30 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 30 May 2024

   Updated the address for Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC).

2. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

3. 22 July 2022

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

4. 13 December 2021

   You can now book your TB appointment online.

5. 4 July 2019

   Website details updated.

6. 14 May 2019

   Updated information.

7. 24 November 2016

   Updated TB fee information.

8. 6 February 2014

   First published.