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: 5 October 2023 — 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 5 October 2023 + show all updates

5 October 2023
Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.
22 July 2022
Removed a reference that highlights returning residents do not require a TB certificate.
13 December 2021
You can now book your TB appointment online.
9 December 2021
Updated contact details.
1 June 2020
Updated test fees and updated contact details for the application centre.
14 May 2019
Updated information.
19 January 2018
Updated details.
15 January 2014
First published.