Guidance

Zambia: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 17 January 2014
• Last updated: 5 October 2023 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in Zambia

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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 Zambia 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 5 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

2. 11 May 2023

   Step by step procedures have been added and clinic contact details updated.

3. 22 July 2022

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

4. 12 January 2022

   Updated the price of tests for children below 11 years.

5. 13 December 2021

   You can now book your TB appointment online.

6. 29 May 2020

   Updated fees for a TB test.

7. 14 May 2019

   Updated guidance.

8. 19 January 2018

   Updated details.

9. 17 January 2014

   First published.