Guidance

Uganda: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 17 January 2014
• Last updated: 20 September 2024 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in Uganda

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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 Uganda 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 17 January 2014
Last updated 20 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 20 September 2024

   Updated the online registration link for the Migration Health Assessment Centre.

2. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

3. 23 February 2023

   Updated clinic mobile number and website.

4. 28 September 2022

   Cash is no longer accepted at the clinic. Payment must be made either to the bank or via mobile money.

5. 22 July 2022

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

6. 11 July 2022

   Updated payment details

7. 13 December 2021

   You can now book your TB appointment online.

8. 5 June 2020

   Test fee updated.

9. 4 July 2019

   Contact details updated.

10. 14 May 2019

    Updated guidance.

11. 28 February 2017

    Updated clinic details.

12. 6 October 2016

    Updated details published.

13. 17 January 2014

    First published.