If you are coming to the UK for more than 6 months and have lived in Pakistan, you must take a
tuberculosis (TB) test at a UKVI-approved clinic before you apply. Approved testing
is run by IOM and AMC (Aziz Medical Centre) in four cities. Using
any other clinic means your visa will be refused. The certificate is valid for 6 months from
the date of your X-ray.
Only These Clinics Count
A TB certificate from a non-approved hospital is not accepted and leads to automatic refusal. Book directly with IOM or AMC through their official channels - never through a third-party "agent" - and confirm the fee with the clinic before paying.
Islamabad
AMC - G-6 Branch
Address:Building 14, Civic Centre, Melody, G-6 Markaz, Islamabad
IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre
Clinic 1:2nd floor, Maroof International Hospital, F-10, Islamabad
Clinic 2:Ground floor, IDC, Pakland Square, G-8, Islamabad
Booking:Online via mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/
Lahore
AMC
Address:8-B Chaudhary Ali Anwar Road, Lahore
IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre
Address:House No. 70, H-Block, Gulberg III, near D-Ground, Lahore
Booking:Online via mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/
Karachi
IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre
Address:Plot # F-14, PECHS Block 6, Shahra-e-Faisal, near KFC, Karachi
Booking:Online via mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/
Mirpur (AJK)
IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Mirpur
Address:House 66-A, Sector F-2, near MDA Office, Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Booking:Online via mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/
Tips for Your TB Test
- Test early - book several weeks before your application. If your chest X-ray is unclear, you may need a sputum culture test that takes 6-8 weeks for results.
- Same-day certificate - if your X-ray is clear, the certificate is usually issued the same day.
- Bring your passport - the certificate is tied to your passport number, so apply for the visa with the same passport.
- 6-month validity - counted from the X-ray date, so don't test too early or it can expire before your decision.
- Children under 11 - usually don't need an X-ray; a clinician assessment is normally enough.
- Pregnant applicants - tell the clinic; options include a shielded X-ray or a sputum test.
Confirm Before You Travel
Clinic addresses and fees change (this list was last revised in February 2026). Always confirm current details and that the clinic is still approved at gov.uk before booking.
Clinic list verified against gov.uk (updated 20 Feb 2026). Last updated: June 2026. Confirm current fees directly with each clinic.