Guidance

Gambia: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 15 January 2014
• Last updated: 30 May 2024 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in the Gambia

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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 Gambia, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau or Mali 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 15 January 2014
Last updated 30 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 30 May 2024

   Updated telephone, email, website and test fees.

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. 9 December 2021

   Updated contact details.

6. 1 June 2020

   Updated test fees and updated contact details for the application centre.

7. 14 May 2019

   Updated information.

8. 19 January 2018

   Updated details.

9. 15 January 2014

   First published.