Guidance

Kenya: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 16 January 2014
• Last updated: 6 June 2024 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in Kenya

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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 Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia or South Sudan 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 16 January 2014
Last updated 6 June 2024 + show all updates

1. 6 June 2024

   Updated operating hours of the clinic.

2. 28 November 2023

   Updated test fees.

3. 25 October 2023

   Updated ways to contact the clinic.

4. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

5. 17 February 2023

   Updated clinic contact details.

6. 22 July 2022

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

7. 5 July 2022

   Updated test fees section.

8. 13 December 2021

   You can now book your TB appointment online.

9. 4 July 2019

   Updated list of required documents.

10. 30 May 2019

    Updated guidance

11. 2 February 2018

    Change to fee payable.

12. 18 January 2018

    IOM opening hours amended, applicants no longer required to bring photos.

13. 17 January 2018

    Updated payment and contact details.

14. 28 June 2017

    Updated contact information.

15. 17 August 2016

    Updated email address and telephone numbers for Nairobi IOM.

16. 3 June 2015

    Updated fee information.

17. 16 January 2014

    First published.