Tuberculosis testing in the UK for Hong Kong BN(O)
Updated 17 January 2024
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You must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if all of the following apply:
- you’re in the UK
- you’re applying for the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa
- you did not provide a TB test certificate when you last entered the UK, because the duration of the visa you applied for was 6 months or less or you applied to enter the UK at the border
Your test must be from a clinic approved by the Home Office. We will not accept a TB test certificate from a clinic we have not approved.
If you already have a valid TB test certificate from an approved test centre abroad you do not need to take a test again. You can include your certificate as part of your visa application.
The approved UK clinics are:
- Knightsbridge Doctors and Visa Medicals, based in London
- Modality Immigration Services, based in Birmingham
- Northern Visa Medicals, based in Manchester
- Nuffield Hospital Plymouth, based in Devon
- The Bridge Clinic, based in Berkshire
- Bryden Medical Limited, based in Scotland
- Vitalis Health, based in Belfast
Knightsbridge Doctors
Knightsbridge Doctors
15 Basil Mansions
Basil Street
London
SW3 1AP
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 8965
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Email: info@knightsbridge-doctors.com
Website: www.knightsbridge-doctors.com
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
- medical & chest x-ray (all applicants aged over 18 years): £200
- medical & chest x-ray (all applicants aged 11-18 years): £175
- child (under 11 years) – medical examination only: £75
Visa Medicals
Visa Medicals
Flat 4, Bentinck Mansions
12-16 Bentinck Street
London
W1U2ER
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7486 7821 (select option 3 for UK visa)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Email: bookings@visamedicals.co.uk
Website: www.visamedicals.co.uk
Attending the clinic
You should contact the clinic to book an appointment. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
Appointments will be confirmed by email. When you contact, please let us know if you might be pregnant.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
The fee for adults is £200.
The fee for children (under 11) is £75.
Modality Immigration Services
Modality Immigration Services
Handsworth Wood Medical Centre
110-112 Church Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham
B20 2ES
Telephone: +44 (0)12 1523 1807
Email: imm.meds@nhs.net
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
The fee for adults is £195 (or £375 including a sputum test).
The fee for children is £115 (or £295 including a sputum test).
Northern Visa Medicals
Northern Visa Medicals
1st Floor
Citylabs
Nelson Street
Manchester
MI3 9NQ
Telephone: +44 (0)16 1272 5895
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Email: admin@northernvisamedicals.co.uk
Website: www.northernvisamedicals.co.uk
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
The fee for adults is £210
The fee for children (under 11) is £85.
Nuffield Hospital Plymouth
Nuffield Hospital Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8BG
Telephone: +44(0) 800 999 1824
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Email: hello@symbios.health
Website: www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/plymouth
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- a passport sized photo
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
The fee for adults is £235.
The fee for children (under 11) is £80.
The Bridge Clinic
The Bridge Clinic
156 Bridge Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 8DG
Telephone: +44(0) 16 2876 0900
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
Email: admin@bridge-clinic.com
Website: www.bridge-clinic.com
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- the tuberculosis test fee
- the Bridge Clinic registration form
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
- adults: £195
- children (11-18): £195
- children (0-10): £100
Bryden Medical Limited
Bryden Medical Limited
4th Floor, Merchants House
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
Telephone: +44(0) 14 1226 2530
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Email: admin@brydenmedical.com
Website: www.brydenmedical.com
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
The fee for adults is £210.
The fee for children (under 11) is £85. If an x-ray is required, then the cost is £210.
Vitalis Health
Level 3
Merrion Business Centre
58 Howard Street
Belfast
BT1 6PJ
Telephone: +44(0) 2896913000
Email: info@vitalishealth.co.uk
Website: www.vitalishealth.co.uk
Attending the clinic
You can contact the clinic to book an appointment either by telephone or email. You should make it clear you need the test for a UK visa application. We cannot prioritise appointments for you.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph such as a passport
- a photocopy of your identification
- the tuberculosis test fee
- if you have had tuberculosis in the past or have any other lung disease you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray result
Test fees
The fee for adults is £250 (consultation and x-ray).
The fee for children is £190 (consultation and x-ray).