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Tuberculosis Testing for Visa Pupils
The Home Office has increased the number of countries from which tuberculosis (TB) testing is is is a a a a requirement for UK visa applications An individual who wishes to to to apply for a a a a visa to to to come to to to the UK for more than six months must now provide a a a valid TB test test certificate from a a a Home Office-approved TB testing clinic with his or her application A full list of the countries subject to this requirement can be found at:
www gov uk/tb-test-visa
If you you are unsure where you you can obtain a a a a TB certificate please review this guidance on
GOV UK: www gov uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where- you- need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk TB testing is only required when applicants are making entry clearance applications (from abroad) and is not required when submitting extension applications in in the UK UK Where a a a pupil has been in the UK UK for more than six months and returns to their home country over the the holiday period (for less than six months) they should not require additional screening However if the pupil has remained
in their home country for six months or or or more after which they apply for a a a a a further grant of entry clearance the the the student will be be required to be be re-tested We have been asked to remind the parents of pupils who need visas to to arrange an an appointment to to take the TB test well in in advance of submitting their visa application because of significant waiting times at some clinics www gov uk/tb-test-visa
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