Guidance

Russia: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Russia 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 Russia

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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 Russia 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 November 2021

   Updated address for Clinico Diagnostic Health Centre in Novosibirsk.

3. 12 October 2020

   Added new clinic in Novosibirsk.

4. 7 October 2020

   Updated clinic details.

5. 6 November 2019

   Updated details for the Moscow clinic.

6. 19 January 2018

   Updated details.

7. 17 January 2014

   First published.