Guidance

Democratic Republic of Congo: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo for your 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 the Democratic Republic of Congo or Congo Brazzaville 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:

Published 6 February 2014
Last updated 5 October 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

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

  3. You can now book your TB appointment online.

  4. Website details updated.

  5. Updated information.

  6. Updated TB fee information.

  7. First published.