TB Test for UK Student Visa from Nepal 2026 Guide

A tuberculosis certificate is required for some UK visa applications depending on residence history, visa length and current rules. When a test is required in Nepal, it must come from a clinic approved by the UK Home Office.

Quick answer: Check the GOV.UK TB-test eligibility rules, then book directly with an approved clinic listed on the official Nepal page. The Home Office states that a certificate from an unapproved clinic will not be accepted.

Approved clinic rule

The current GOV.UK Nepal page lists approved services in Kathmandu and Jhapa, including IOM locations and Norvic International Hospital in Kathmandu. Clinic availability, contact details and fees can change, so open the live government page before booking rather than relying on an old social-media post.

How to book

Confirm from GOV.UK that your visa application requires a TB certificate.
Choose a clinic from the current approved Nepal list.
Contact the clinic directly and say the appointment is for a UK visa application.
Ask about appointment date, payment method, current fee and any age-specific procedure.
Follow the clinic’s preparation instructions.

What to take

GOV.UK currently tells applicants to bring photographic identification such as a passport, two recent passport-size photos and the test fee. Applicants with previous TB or another lung condition should bring available screening details, medical notes and X-ray results. Confirm the current list with the clinic before travelling.

What happens at the clinic?

The approved clinic follows the UK visa screening process. Additional investigation may be required depending on the screening result or medical circumstances. Test fees do not cover TB treatment. Ask the clinic when and how the certificate will be issued.

Check the certificate

Name and passport details match the visa application.
Clinic is on the current Home Office list.
Issue and validity dates cover the intended visa submission.
Certificate is clear and safely stored.
Any error is reported to the clinic immediately.

Fees and timing

The official Nepal page publishes clinic-specific charges and notes that some payments use a USD amount converted to Nepalese rupees. Because exchange rates and clinic fees can change, confirm the amount directly. Peak student-visa months may have longer appointment waits, so do not leave the test until the final week.

TB certificate, CAS and visa

A TB certificate does not replace the CAS, financial evidence, passport or other required Student visa evidence. It also does not guarantee a visa. Keep the test timeline aligned with the offer, CAS and application plan.

Common mistakes

Using a non-approved clinic.
Booking before checking whether the certificate will be valid at submission.
Taking identity details that do not match the passport application.
Relying on outdated clinic addresses or fees.
Hiding previous TB or lung-disease information from the clinic.

Frequently asked questions

Can any hospital issue the UK visa TB certificate?

No. GOV.UK says the certificate must come from a Home Office-approved clinic.

Should I pay an agent for a clinic appointment?

Use the official clinic contact information and book directly unless the clinic itself instructs otherwise.

Can MKS Education help?

MKS Education can help you place the TB certificate within a wider offer, CAS, finance and visa-document checklist. Medical screening and certificate decisions remain with the approved clinic and UK authorities.

Official source checked

Use the live GOV.UK tuberculosis testing in Nepal page. Reviewed 24 July 2026; reconfirm clinics, contacts and fees before booking.

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