A UK visa TB test in Nigeria has to be done at a clinic approved by the Home Office, and the Home Office will not accept a certificate from any other clinic. On 21 October 2026 the GOV.UK list has 6 approved clinics: 3 run by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Abuja, Benin City and Lagos, and 3 private clinics in Lagos. GOV.UK last changed the list on 13 May 2026 (GOV.UK: Nigeria TB test clinics).
Checked against GOV.UK on 21 October 2026
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Who needs the test
GOV.UK says you need a TB test if you are coming to the UK for 6 months or more, you have lived in Nigeria or Benin for 6 months or more, and you were living there, or in another listed country, within the last 6 months. A fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa needs one too, as does a returning resident who has been away for more than 2 years. There are no approved clinics in Benin, so applicants from Benin travel to Nigeria to be tested. Our guide on the TB test for a UK visa covers the general rules.
Approved clinics and fees
| Clinic | Area | Age 11 and over | Under 11 | Certificate reprint or reissue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre | Asokoro, Abuja | 94 USD | 49 USD | 16 USD |
| IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre | Benin City, Edo State | 94 USD | 49 USD | 16 USD |
| IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre | G.R.A. Ikeja, Lagos | 94 USD | 49 USD | 16 USD |
| Q-Life Family Clinic | Victoria Island, Lagos | N120,000 | N60,000 | Not listed |
| St. Nicholas Hospital | Lagos Island, Lagos | N120,000 | N60,000 | Not listed |
| The Consultants Practice | Ikoyi, Lagos | N120,000 | N60,000 | N30,000 |
GOV.UK says the IOM fees are paid in Naira at the UN exchange rate before the examination. The GOV.UK page has each clinic's address, phone numbers, email addresses, opening hours and payment details. The test fee is in addition to the visa application fee and does not cover treatment if you have TB.
Book and pay
Contact an approved clinic
GOV.UK says to make it clear that the test is for a UK visa application. You can usually get an appointment within a few days. At busy times the wait can be 10 days, especially in the UK student visa peak season between June and September.
Ask for a female clinician when you book, if you want one
GOV.UK says to tell the clinic when you schedule the appointment.
Pay by bank transfer
GOV.UK says to use your international passport number as the payment reference and bring the transfer receipt. The examining centre does not accept cash. St. Nicholas Hospital also takes payment online, and Q-Life Family Clinic gives payment details when you book.
What to bring
- proof of identification with your photograph, preferably your passport
- proof that you paid the test fee
- UNHCR or MHA registration documents, if you are a refugee applicant
- details of any earlier TB screening and, if possible, your medical notes and x-ray results, if you have had TB or another lung disease
At the clinic and after
- The first examination includes a counselling session and a consent form.
- Applicants aged 11 and above have a chest x-ray, then a doctor reviews the result. Applicants aged 10 and under have a medical examination by a physician.
- If the result shows no active pulmonary TB, the clinic issues the TB clearance certificate on the day of the examination. GOV.UK also says the examination is processed within 3 working days.
- If the chest x-ray is abnormal, sputum tests may follow, and the final results can take up to 8 weeks. If you do not return within 7 days for sputum collection, you will not get a certificate.
- The certificate expires 6 months from the chest x-ray date, or 6 months from the physical examination date if you did not need an x-ray. It is valid for 3 months if you have been in contact with a family member with active pulmonary TB.
- A pregnant applicant can choose not to have the x-ray. GOV.UK says she can instead give sputum on 3 mornings in a row, or wait until after the birth.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Nigeria tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa
- GOV.UK: tuberculosis testing in Nigeria, clinic details
- GOV.UK: TB tests for visa applicants
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