British study visa tuberculosis examination

It is suggested that when preparing the application materials for studying in the UK, don't forget the tuberculosis test. Let's learn more about the specific matters of tuberculosis examination on the UK study visa.

1, detection object

From 20 13, 12 and 3 1, if you are a China resident and intend to stay in the UK for more than 6 months, then you must have a tuberculosis test in a designated inspection institution and make sure that you are not infected with tuberculosis before you can apply for a visa.

If you plan to go to Britain for less than 6 months, you don't need to have a tuberculosis examination unless you apply for a 6-month fiance (wife) visa. (Click for details)

2. Children's testing

All children over the age of1/kloc-0 who apply for a residence visa in the UK must be tested for tuberculosis.

For children under the age of 1 1, parents or guardians must take them to our designated testing institution to complete the health questionnaire.

The doctor will decide whether your child needs to be tested according to the answers to the questionnaire. If the doctor thinks that your child doesn't need to be examined, you will get the doctor's certificate. This certificate must be submitted together with your child's application for a residence visa.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their parents or guardians when they go to the designated testing institution, and bring the materials listed under "Information required for testing". (Click for details)

3. Designate a testing organization

You must go to any testing institution designated by the Ministry of the Interior. Testing certificates issued by non-designated testing institutions are not accepted. (Click for details)

4, detection process

You need to contact any designated testing institution to make an appointment and explain to the doctor that the testing is used to apply for a British visa. Your reservation request will be approved in a few days. We can't give you priority to make an appointment. (Click for details)

5. Information needed for testing

Identification documents containing personal photos, such as personal passports.

Tuberculosis testing fee.

If you have been infected with tuberculosis or other lung diseases before, you need to submit the relevant proof of previous screening, and if possible, please also submit the previous diagnosis report and X-ray test report.

If you need to make an appointment with a female doctor, please inform the testing institution when making an appointment.

If you need to cancel the appointment, please contact the relevant testing institutions and follow their rules and procedures. (Click for details)

6. Test items

You need a chest X-ray. You may need to take off your coat when you have a chest X-ray. We will provide a coat to protect you. (Click for details)

7, detection time

The detection time depends on the specific detection mechanism and its working intensity. You need to contact the relevant testing institutions for confirmation. If X-ray examination can't confirm the diagnosis, sputum samples should be kept. It takes two months to get the test results of sputum samples. (Click for details)

8, testing costs

The cost of chest X-ray examination is RMB in 550 yuan. This fee does not include the cost of tuberculosis treatment. (Click for details)

9. Test results

If you have a standard test, your chest X-ray is normal, and you don't need further tuberculosis test, you will get the test results and proof soon. If the test results are inconclusive, further sputum examination is needed. It will take two months to get the results of this test. If the test results show that you are not infected with tuberculosis, you will get relevant certificates and need to submit them at the time of visa application. The certificate is valid for 6 months.

If the test results show that you are infected with tuberculosis, you can't prove it. The doctor will provide you with relevant treatment suggestions and treatment plans. The treatment period is about 6 months. During this period, you will not be able to apply for a British visa unless you can prove that you have completed the treatment and recovered.

For the requirements of visa application in the UK, doctors will pay special attention to whether you are infected with tuberculosis. But if the X-ray examination shows that you have other diseases, the doctor will also provide you with relevant medical advice. (Click for details)

10, inspection-free object

Applicants who meet any of the following requirements do not need to be tested for tuberculosis:

Exempt from British immigration laws

1/kloc-children under 0/year old (unless the doctor thinks it is necessary to test) (click for details)

1 1, detecting pregnant women.

Pregnant women can choose to take any of the following tests:

X-ray detection is carried out under protection, and the protective cover can protect you and the fetus.

Sputum specimen detection. There is an extra charge for this test, and the results will not be available until 8 weeks after the test.

In addition, it can also be tested after the fetus is born.

If you have any questions, please consult the professionals of the testing organization. (Click for details)

12, if you have ever been infected with tuberculosis.

If you have been tested for tuberculosis before and the result is positive, then you must go to our designated testing institution for a second test, even if you receive corresponding treatment after the test. You also need to provide details of previous screening, X-ray reports and other information about treatment and rehabilitation. (Click for details)

13. Objection to the result

The consent form issued by the doctor shows that the test result is the final result. (Click for details)

14, inspection certificate and validity period

After we make a decision on your visa application, we will return the examination certificate together with other originals. If you successfully get a visa, you need to take this certificate (or a copy) with you when you go to the UK, and prepare to send it to the immigration officer when you arrive in the UK.

Tuberculosis detection certificate is valid for 6 months. But if you live with tuberculosis patients for a long time, you will only be given a test certificate valid for 3 months.

Test certificates issued when applying for visas from other countries.

Examination certificates issued when applying for a visa in other countries, such as Australia, will not be used to apply for a British visa. You must take the test according to the special requirements of applying for a British visa. (Click for details)

15, visa application

You need to submit the examination certificate, your visa application and other supporting materials. If you submit the test certificate after submitting your visa application, we will not accept it. Please refer to this website for detailed information about the visa application process and the information to be submitted. (Click for details)

16, refund.

The inspection fee will not be refunded in the following cases:

You are not infected with tuberculosis.

You decide not to apply for a visa or cancel your visa application.

Your visa application was rejected.

You have decided not to go to England (click for details)

17, information is confidential.

If the local government has relevant requirements, the doctor will report the detected cases of tuberculosis to the local or higher-level government. Doctors must also report cases to the visa and immigration department of the Home Office, which will pass this information on to the British Health Protection Agency and other government departments.

After reading the above precautions, I believe that children's shoes should have a more comprehensive understanding of tuberculosis detection. Experts studying in Australia reminded children's shoes that it is necessary to grasp the time of submitting visa materials and checking tuberculosis, so as not to delay the signing time.

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