If you’re applying for a UK visa from Pakistan for more than 6 months, a tuberculosis (TB) test is usually compulsory. The UK Home Office will only accept TB certificates issued by specific approved clinics – going to any other hospital, even a well-known one, can lead to your visa being refused. Only Government-approved clinics in Pakistan are authorized to conduct the TB screening test for UK visa applicants.
Below is a clear, updated breakdown (April 2025) of where you can take the TB test in Pakistan, what it costs, and what to bring with you. This guide is based on official UK Visas and Immigration information and supporting details from TB screening centres.
You’ll normally need a TB test if both apply:
Some routes, such as specific family applications, might need a test even if the stay is shorter, so always check your visa category before applying.
The UK government clearly states that they will not accept a TB test certificate from a clinic that is not on their approved list.
For Pakistan, the officially approved TB test centres as of 22 April 2025 are located in:
This list can occasionally change, so always confirm the approved centres before booking.
Address: G-6 Branch, Building 14, Civic Centre, Melody, G-6 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone:
+92 51 287 3191
+92 51 287 3192
+92 51 287 3193
Email: uktbisb@amcpk.com
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Test fees:
Below 11 years: PKR 11,000
11 years and above: PKR 15,000
Clinic 1:
IOM Clinic, 2nd floor, Maroof International Hospital, F-10, Islamabad
Clinic 2:
IOM Clinic, Ground floor, IDC, Pakland Square, G-8, Islamabad
Telephone: +92 51 111 466 472
Email: uktbappointments@iom.int
Operating hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Test fees:
Below 11 years: PKR 10,000
11 years and above: PKR 14,000
Address:
309-A Canal Bank West, Tariq Chaudry Road, Near PCSIR 1, Lahore
Telephone:
+92 423 529 3225
+92 423 529 3226
Email: uktblhe@amcpk.com
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Test fees:
Below 11 years: PKR 11,000
11 years and above: PKR 15,000
Address:
House No. 70, H-Block, Gulberg III, Near D-Ground, Lahore
Telephone: +92 51 111 466 472
Email: uktbappointments@iom.int
Operating hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Test fees:
Below 11 years: PKR 10,000
11 years and above: PKR 14,000
IOM – Migration Health Assessment Centre Karachi
Address:
Plot # F-14, PECHS, Block 6, Shahra-e-Faisal, near KFC, Karachi
Telephone: +92 51 111 466 472
Email: uktbappointments@iom.int
(IOM charges the same standard TB fees across Pakistan unless stated otherwise.)
IOM – Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Mirpur
Address:
House 66-A, Sector F-2, near MDA Office, Mirpur AJK
Telephone:
+92 51 111 466 472
+92 58 27 432 530
Email: uktbappointments@iom.int
Operating hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Test fees:
Below 11 years: PKR 10,000
11 years and above: PKR 14,000
All approved clinics follow similar document requirements. You must bring:
Additional recommendations:
The process is quite straightforward:
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