Pre-entry TB screening for all individuals applying in Uzbekistan for long-term UK visas

This follows the UK Government’s announcement in May 2012 that it would be extending this requirement to an additional 67 countries, including Uzbekistan, based on the figures for high TB incidence provided by the World Health Organisation, the press service of the British Embassy in Tashkent said.

This brings the UK into line with the practice of a number of other countries including the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Further details can be found in the news article published on the Home Office’s UK visa website for Uzbekistan.

Pre-entry TB screening is not required for those going to the UK as a tourist or other type of visitor, except for those applying for a fiancé (e) visa. It will be required for all individuals in Uzbekistan who are applying for a UK visa which is longer than 6 months including those applying for a Tier 4 student visa. The process will require individuals to be screened and obtain a certificate from an Home Office approved Health Centre in Uzbekistan to show that they are free of TB before they make a UK visa application. They will need to include the TB certificate with their visa application.

The requirement for pre-entry TB screening will begin from 31 December 2013.

Applicants who require pre-entry TB screening should contact one of the approved clinics to schedule an appointment for screening. A fee for the screening will be payable directly to the clinic. No appointments should be made prior to 31st December.