Guidance

Iraq: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 7 April 2014
• Last updated: 21 May 2024 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in Iraq

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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 Iraq 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 7 April 2014
Last updated 21 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 21 May 2024

   Updated clinic details and test fees.

2. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

3. 29 March 2023

   Updated details of clinics.

4. 19 January 2018

   Updated details.

5. 19 December 2017

   Updated telephone details for Erbel.

6. 19 February 2016

   Contact email information updated for Baghdad and Erbil.

7. 7 April 2014

   First published.