UK TB test clinics in Pakistan
If you have lived in Pakistan and are going to the UK for 6 months or more, you usually need a TB test certificate from a clinic approved by the UK Home Office. These are the clinics GOV.UK lists for Pakistan.
Checked against the official list:
Who needs a TB test
You need a TB test certificate if you are coming to the UK for 6 months or more, have lived in Pakistan for 6 months or more, and were living in Pakistan within the last 6 months.
The approved clinics, by city
Only a certificate from an approved clinic counts: the Home Office will not accept one from any other clinic. There are two clinic operators in Pakistan, AMC and IOM (the International Organization for Migration).
| City | Clinics |
|---|---|
| Islamabad | AMC, G-6 branch; IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, clinic 1; IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, clinic 2 |
| Lahore | AMC, Lahore; IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, Lahore |
| Karachi | IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, Karachi |
| Mirpur (Azad Kashmir) | IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, Mirpur |
How to book
GOV.UK has no central booking system: you book directly with the clinic.
- IOM: call +92 51 111 466 472, or email the appointment form to uktbappointments@iom.int. Booking is free, and IOM tells applicants not to pay anyone to book for them.
- AMC: book on its website or contact the centre. AMC sees only applicants with a confirmed appointment and says it has no agents.
What to take
- your original passport (or national identity card) and a colour copy
- 3 passport-size photos with a white background, without glasses
- the completed applicant history questionnaire
- the fee and your appointment confirmation
- any past TB records you have
What happens on the day
You sign a consent form, see a doctor and have a chest X-ray, which is the test. The result is usually ready within 24 hours. If the X-ray is not clear, you give 3 sputum samples on 3 mornings, and the final result can take up to 2 months. Your certificate is valid for 6 months from the X-ray. AMC says some people get a certificate valid for only 3 months, such as close contacts of someone with active TB.
Questions people ask
Where can I get a TB test for a UK visa in Pakistan?
Only at a clinic approved by the UK Home Office. GOV.UK lists AMC and IOM clinics in Islamabad and Lahore, and IOM clinics in Karachi and Mirpur.
How much does the UK TB test cost in Pakistan?
As GOV.UK listed the fees in February 2026: AMC PKR 15,000 for people aged 11 and over, PKR 11,000 under 11; IOM PKR 14,000 for people aged 11 and over, PKR 10,000 under 11. GOV.UK lists no fee for IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, Karachi.
How long is a TB certificate valid for a UK visa?
6 months from the date of the chest X-ray. AMC says some people get a certificate valid for only 3 months, such as close contacts of someone with active TB.