United Kingdom: Pre-Departure Tuberculosis Detection Programme

Pre-Departure Tuberculosis Detection Programme (TB test for all types of visa for 6 months or more)

International Organization Migration (IOM) Conducts TB test for UK visa in Bangladesh. The programme was launched in 2006 with the purpose to detect the presence of active pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) among those who wish to apply to travel to the United Kingdom (“the Applicant”). 

Screening normally relate to those who intend to stay in the UK for over six months and are emigrant from a country with a high incidence of TB identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, the UK immigration authorities may, on occasion, require screening of others seeking permission to travel to the UK.

Registration form and other useful information can be downloaded at the links below. Please fill out all necessary information in the registration form and bring it with you when visiting the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) for your appointment.

Registration Forms

• UK Tuberculosis Test - Child
• UK Tuberculosis Test - Adult

Information Sheets

• Bangladesh UK info sheet
• UK Information Sheet

Service fees

• Applicants aged 11 years and above - USD 85
• Applicants aged below 11 years -  USD 35

Your medical report

If everything is normal you will receive medical certificate next day which has to be submitted during your visa application.

Appointments and Information

• Working hours: 09:00 – 16:00, Sunday through Thursday, except IOM holidays.
• Phone numbers: Dhaka: +8801713066230, +8801730309825, +8801322821860 or +8801322821861