Guidance

Russia: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

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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 Russia 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 and you’ve been away for more than 2 years

  • returning resident and you’ve been away for more than 2 years

Published 17 January 2014
Last updated 6 June 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated the contact details and opening hours of test centres.

  2. Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

  3. Updated address for Clinico Diagnostic Health Centre in Novosibirsk.

  4. Added new clinic in Novosibirsk.

  5. Updated clinic details.

  6. Updated details for the Moscow clinic.

  7. Updated details.

  8. First published.