Important: TB Test Validity
Your TB certificate is valid for 6 months from the X-ray date (not the appointment date). Plan your test 3-4 months before your visa application to avoid expiration.
The UKVI-approved list (verified against gov.uk, updated May 2026) covers three cities - Lagos, Abuja and Benin City. You do not have to test in Lagos; use whichever approved clinic is closest to you.
Beware Payment Fraud
Book only through a clinic's official website or phone line, and confirm bank details with the clinic directly before paying. Fraudulent "agents" and fake account numbers have been reported - never pay a third party.
Lagos Clinics
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Q-Life Family Clinic
St. Nicholas Hospital
Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria
Account Name: St. Nicholas Hospital Limited
Account: 0062451522
Sort Code: 032154131
The Consultants Practice
GTBank: 0112714630 (Naira)
GTBank: 0106679587 (USD)
Account Name: The Consultants Practice
Abuja Clinic
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Benin City Clinic
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Tips for Your TB Test
- Book in advance - especially during peak season (June-September)
- Bring valid ID - passport is preferred
- Results same day - most clinics provide certificates immediately after the X-ray if clear
- Don't repeat unnecessarily - frequent X-rays aren't healthy. Only retake if your certificate is about to expire
- For children under 11 - X-ray is rarely needed; clinician assessment usually suffices
- For pregnant women - options include shielded X-ray, sputum test, or waiting until after delivery
When to Get Tested
Ideal timing: 3-4 months before your visa application. This gives you 2-3 months before the certificate expires, plenty of time for processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The three private Lagos clinics (Q-Life, St. Nicholas and The Consultants Practice) each charge ₦120,000 for applicants aged 11 and over and ₦60,000 for children under 11. IOM clinics in Lagos, Abuja and Benin City charge US$94 (US$49 under 11), paid in naira at the UN exchange rate. Confirm the current fee with the clinic before paying, as prices change.
Only clinics on the UKVI-approved list are accepted. In Lagos these are IOM (Ikeja), Q-Life Family Clinic (Victoria Island), St. Nicholas Hospital (Lagos Island) and The Consultants Practice (Ikoyi). Abuja and Benin City are each served by an IOM clinic. A test done anywhere else will not be accepted.
Your TB certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of the chest X-ray - not the appointment or results date. Aim to test 3-4 months before you apply so it does not expire before a decision.
Book directly through the clinic's official website or phone line - IOM clinics book online at mymedical.iom.int. Confirm bank details with the clinic before paying, and never pay a third-party "agent": fake account numbers have been reported.
Yes. If you are applying from Nigeria to come to the UK for more than 6 months - which covers almost all student visas - a TB test at an approved clinic is mandatory. Nigeria is on the UK's list of countries where the test is required.
Clinic list and fees verified against gov.uk (updated May 2026). Last updated: October 2026. Contact clinics directly to confirm current prices.