Guidance

Rwanda: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

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

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 6 February 2014
• Last updated: 5 October 2023 — See all updates

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Tuberculosis testing in Rwanda

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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 Rwanda 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

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

Published 6 February 2014

Last updated 5 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 5 October 2023

   Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

2. 22 November 2022

   Updated contact and payment details.

3. 22 July 2022

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

4. 13 December 2021

   You can now book your TB appointment online.

5. 29 November 2021

   Removed references to Burundi - residents of Burundi can now go to the approved clinic in that country.

6. 1 June 2020

   Updated contact details for the approved clinic.

7. 29 May 2020

   Updated fees for a TB test.

8. 13 January 2020

   Updated clinic email address.

9. 4 July 2019

   Fees updated.

10. 14 May 2019

    Updated guidance.

11. 10 September 2015

    Updated details.

12. 6 February 2014

    First published.