Persons who reside in Nigeria and plan to visit the UK for more than 6 months would have to undergo a Tuberculosis (TB) Test. This requirements also applies to residents of Benin, Chad, South Africa countries..
The UK will ONLY recognise the TB test done in clinics approved by the Home Office including an IOM medical certificate issued confirming the individual is free from TB.
According to the Home Office, the following categories of people are exempted from the IOM certificate:
- Diplomatic passport holder travelling on official business or on a posting to the UK.
- Persons who qualify for an exempt visa.
- If you are applying for a certificate of entitlement.
Approved Centres in Lagos
1.International Organization For Migration (IOM)
Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC).
No. 1 Isaac John Street (at the corner of Isaac John Street and Oduduwa Way) G.R.A. Ikeja. Lagos.
Email:iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int
Website:https://nigeria.iom.int
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7am to 4:30pm
- Friday: 7am to 11am
Closed on national and IOM holidays.
Test fees:
- Payment must be made prior to the medical examination in US dollars or NAIRA
- The fee for TB screening is 150 US dollars for people aged 11 years and above and 60 US dollars for people aged 10 and below.
2. Q-Life Family Clinic
Plot 155a Prince Ade Odedina Street
Off Sinari Daranijo Street
Victoria Island
Lagos.
Email:
ukmedicals@qlifefamilyclinic.com
customercare@qlifefamilyclinic.com
Website:
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
- Saturday and public holidays: 8am to 4pm
- Sunday: closed
Test fees:
- The fee for TB screening is N46,500 for people aged 11 years and above and N20,000 for people aged 10 years and below
- Details of payment channels will be provided when appointments for the examinations are made.
3. St. Nicholas Hospital
57 Campbell Street
Lagos Island
Lagos State.
Email:ukvitbscreening@saintnicholashospital.com
Website:
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
- Friday: 9am to 2pm
Test fees:
- the fee for TB screening is N60,000 for people aged 11 years and above and N30,000 for people aged 10 years and below.
4. The Consultants Practice
25 Raymond Njoku Street
Off Awolowo road
Ikoyi
Lagos
Email:admin@consultantspractice.com
Website:
Test fees:
- The screening fee is determined by the clinic; you will pay the clinic directly for the cost of your TB test.
- The cost of the test is in addition to the visa application fee.
- The test fee does not cover treatment if you have TB.
Approved Centres in Abuja
International Organization For Migration (IOM).
Migration Health Assessment Centre
No. 55 Hassan Musa Katsina Road (at the junction of Hassan Musa Katsina Road and J-K Gadzama Street)
Asokoro
Abuja
Email:iomabujamedicalbooking@iom.int
Website: https://nigeria.iom.int
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5:30pm
Friday: 8am to 12pm
Closed on national and IOM holidays.
Test fees:
Payment must be made prior to the medical examination in US dollars or NAIRA.
The fee for TB screening is 150 US dollars for people aged 11 years and above and 60 US dollars for people aged 10 years and below.
Get updated information on UK Immigration TB Test Centres in Nigeria here
Credit: Home Office
