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
ECO Bank: 3490046908 (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 (July-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
Prices vary by clinic. For applicants aged 11 and over, approved Lagos clinics charge roughly ₦79,800 to ₦100,000. Children aged 10 and under pay less - about ₦38,700 to ₦50,000. 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 verified against gov.uk (updated May 2026). Last updated: July 2026. Contact clinics directly to confirm current prices.