Chest X-Ray and TB Screening
A tuberculosis screening required by many countries as part of the visa medical exam — typically a chest X-ray, sometimes followed by sputum or blood tests.
A tuberculosis screening required by many countries as part of the visa medical exam — typically a chest X-ray, sometimes followed by sputum or blood tests.
Also known as
TB Screening, Tuberculosis Test, Immigration Chest X-Ray
Real-world example
You're applying for a UK student visa from a high-TB-burden country. You visit an IOM-approved clinic, get a chest X-ray, and the clear report is sent directly to UK Visas & Immigration. If the X-ray is abnormal, sputum samples are required.
Country-specific notes
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Required from 100+ countries.
Required for visa applications 6+ months from listed high-TB-incidence countries. Certificate valid for 6 months.
IOM-run clinics are the only approved providers.
🇺🇸 United States
Part of the I-693 medical exam.
All immigrant visa applicants aged 2+ require TB testing (TST or IGRA blood test) and chest X-ray if indicated.
Test results must be recorded on I-693 within 60 days of adjustment of status.
🇦🇺 Australia
BUPA handles most exams.
Required for applicants 11+ planning to stay 6+ months. BUPA Medical Visa Services clinics handle routing to Home Affairs.
Pregnant applicants can defer the X-ray until post-delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Who is exempt?
Usually children under 11, pregnant women (alternative testing), and short-stay visitors under 6 months. Check the specific country rules.
What happens with an abnormal X-ray?
You provide sputum samples over three days to rule out active TB. If active, treatment completion (6+ months) is usually required before visa issuance.
Store your TB screening certificate and immigration paperwork in Nomedic for fast sharing with sponsors or consulates.