Instructions for tuberculosis testing while studying in the UK

The UK is one of the most developed countries in the world, with a relatively stable society, a complete education system, and a strong learning atmosphere. When applying for a visa to study in the UK, you must present a tuberculosis test certificate. So what should you pay attention to during the test? Here I have compiled the tuberculosis test instructions for studying in the UK. I hope it will be helpful to you.

1. Tuberculosis testing objects

Starting from December 31, 2013, if you are a Chinese resident and plan to apply to go to the UK for more than 6 months, you must go to the designated testing agency Take a tuberculosis test and make sure you don't have tuberculosis before you can apply for a visa.

If you plan to visit the UK for less than 6 months, you do not need to take a tuberculosis test unless you apply for a 6-month fiancé(e) visa.

2. Tuberculosis Testing for Children

All children over 11 years old who apply for a British settlement visa must undergo a tuberculosis test.

For children under 11 years old, parents or guardians must take them to a designated testing agency to complete a health questionnaire. The doctor will use the answers to the questionnaire to decide whether your child needs testing.

If the doctor thinks your child does not need testing, you will get a certificate from the doctor. This proof must be submitted with your child's application for a settlement visa.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their parents or guardians when visiting designated testing institutions, and must bring the materials listed under "Testing Procedures".

3. Tuberculosis testing process

Students need to contact any designated testing agency to make an appointment and explain to the doctor that the test is used to apply for a British settlement visa. It will take a few days for your appointment request to be approved and we cannot prioritize your appointment.

IV. Information required for testing

· Identity certificate including personal photo, such as personal passport;

· Tuberculosis testing fee;

· If you have been infected with tuberculosis or other lung diseases before, you need to submit relevant proof of previous screening, and if possible, please also submit previous diagnostic reports and X-ray test reports;

If you need To make an appointment with a female doctor, please inform the testing agency when making the appointment;

If you need to cancel the appointment, please contact the relevant testing agency and follow its regulations and procedures.

5. Tuberculosis testing items

You need to do a chest X-ray test. You may need to take off your shirt during the breast X-ray, and we will provide you with a coat to protect you.

6. Tuberculosis testing time

The testing time depends on the specific testing institution and its work intensity. You need to contact the relevant testing agency for confirmation. For X-ray testing, you will need a sputum sample. Sputum specimen testing takes two months to obtain results.

7. Tuberculosis testing cost

The cost of chest X-ray is RMB 550. This fee does not include tuberculosis treatment costs.

8. Tuberculosis test results

If you have a standard test and your chest X-ray is normal, there is no need for further tuberculosis testing. You will get the test results and certificate soon.

If the test results are inconclusive, you will need to undergo further sputum specimen testing. The test takes two months to get results.

If the test results show that you are not infected with tuberculosis, you will receive a relevant certificate, which needs to be submitted when applying for a visa. This certificate is valid for 6 months.

If the test results show that you have tuberculosis, you cannot get a certificate.

The doctor will provide you with relevant treatment suggestions and treatment plans. Treatment takes approximately 6 months, during which time you will not be able to apply for a UK visa unless you can prove that you have completed treatment and are cured.

Due to UK visa application requirements, doctors will pay special attention to whether you are infected with tuberculosis.

However, if the X-ray test shows that you have other diseases, the doctor will also provide you with relevant medical advice.

Test certificate and validity period. After a decision is made on your visa application, the test certificate will be returned together with other original documents.

If you successfully obtain a visa, you need to take the certificate (or copy) with you when you go to the UK and be ready to issue it to the immigration official when you arrive in the UK.

The tuberculosis test certificate is valid for 6 months. However, if you have lived with a TB patient for a long time, you will only be issued a test certificate valid for 3 months.

9. Tuberculosis test refund matters

The test fee will not be refunded in the following situations:

You are not infected with tuberculosis;

You Decide not to apply for a visa or cancel your visa application;

Your visa application has been refused, or you have decided not to come to the UK.

It is best for international students to get tested 2-3 months in advance

It is understood that when testing, applicants need to provide their ID cards and passports. The main testing items are chest X-rays, and the fee is 550 yuan, which is paid directly to the hospital.

If the chest X-ray examination is inconclusive, the hospital may require the applicant to undergo a sputum specimen examination.

Since the results of sputum specimen examination may take two months to produce, it is recommended that students conduct the test 2-3 months in advance to avoid delays in visa submission.

When applying for a visa, in addition to submitting a tuberculosis test certificate, you also need to pay attention to whether other materials are complete, including a valid passport and admission confirmation letter (CAS);

Can prove Documents showing the qualifications stated on the CAS and proof of English language proficiency; proof of financial resources as detailed in the Tier 4 (General) Visa Guide, etc.

If students are applying for special majors such as nuclear engineering, aircraft manufacturing, etc., they also need to provide an academic and technical audit plan certificate (ATAS).

Students who have successfully applied for a UK study visa will not be affected

This new measure only applies to students who apply for a UK study visa from December 31. Students who have successfully applied for a UK study visa before Not affected.

Students who have been infected with tuberculosis before should go to a designated testing institution to be tested again and provide previous screening details, X-ray reports and other information on treatment and recovery.

In addition, applicants need to submit a certificate of no tuberculosis infection together with the visa application. If the test certificate is submitted after the visa application is submitted, the consulate will not accept it.

After successfully obtaining a visa, the applicant needs to carry the certificate (or copy) with him when going to the UK and be ready to issue it to the immigration official when arriving in the UK.