UK updates TB test clinic guidance for visa applicants in Colombia

The UK has updated its guidance listing where to get a tuberculosis test in Colombia for UK visa applications. A TB test is required for people coming to the UK for more than 6 months who live in, or have recently lived in, listed countries.

The UK has published updated guidance on where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Colombia as part of a UK visa application. The page is aimed at people applying from Colombia who need a TB test to support their application.

According to the guidance, a TB test is required if you are coming to the UK for more than 6 months and either you live in one of the listed countries, or you have lived in one of those listed countries for more than 6 months and then moved to a country that is not on the list within the last 6 months. The updated page sets out where testing can be done in Colombia.

What this means for travelers

• If you are applying for a UK visa from Colombia and plan to stay more than 6 months, check whether you fall under the TB testing requirement before you apply.
• The requirement can also apply if you previously lived in a listed country and moved recently, so review your travel and residence history.
• Use the updated guidance to find an approved clinic in Colombia for your test.
• The source does not state any new date for these arrangements, so confirm details on the official page before booking.