Do Indian nationals need a TB certificate for a UK visa?

It depends on where you have lived and how long you will stay. GOV.UK lists the countries whose residents need a TB test and the approved clinics, on its page about tuberculosis tests for visa applicants.

What does the Skilled Worker route need?

A job offer from a licensed sponsor, a certificate of sponsorship, a job at an eligible skill level and pay that meets the salary rules.

Guide for India

UK visa guide for Indian nationals

The most common UK routes for applicants from India, including Skilled Worker, Student, and Global Talent.

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India is one of the largest nationalities on UK work and study visas. This page covers the routes Indian applicants use most and the documents that most often hold an application up.

Main UK routes

Skilled Worker visa

For people with a job offer from a licensed sponsor in an eligible job. The job must meet the salary and skill rules.

Student visa

For people with an offer from a licensed student sponsor, shown by a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS).

Global Talent

For people endorsed as a leader or potential leader in academia or research, arts and culture, or digital technology.

Document checklist

Passport with enough validity for travel and visa processing
English evidence, depending on route and current qualification history
Proof of funds or sponsor confirmation where required
TB test certificate if the route and residence history require it
Offer letter, CoS, or CAS depending on your visa type

Rules people often miss

The salary must meet the minimum for the occupation code on the certificate of sponsorship, not only the general threshold.
A TB test, where one is needed, must be done at a clinic approved by the Home Office.
The Skilled Worker rules changed on 22 July 2025 and the English rule on 8 January 2026, so summaries written earlier can be out of date.