If you are applying for a UK visa from Laos, you may need a tuberculosis (TB) certificate. Your test must be carried out at a clinic approved by the UK Home Office.
Who needs a TB test?
You normally need a TB test if all three conditions apply:
- You are coming to the UK for six months or more.
- You have lived in Laos, or another country on the UK’s TB testing list, for six months or more.
- You were living in one of those countries within the last six months.
A TB test can also be required for a family visa as a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner, even when the initial visa is for less than six months. Returning Resident applicants may also need testing.
A standard visit of six months or less does not normally require a TB certificate.
Approved TB clinic in Laos
The Home Office lists the following approved clinic in Vientiane:
Alliance International Medical Centre
Souphanouvong Road
Ban Wattaiyaithong
Sikhotabong District
Vientiane Capital City
Lao P.D.R.
- Telephone: +856 21 513 095
- Email: info@aimclao.com
- Website: www.aimclao.com
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 8am–5pm.
How to book your appointment
Contact the clinic directly by telephone or email. Tell them that you need tuberculosis screening for a UK visa application.
Confirm the appointment time, current fee, payment method and any documents or photographs required before travelling.
What to take
- Your valid passport.
- Payment for the test.
- Previous medical notes and chest X-ray results, where available, if you have had TB or another lung condition.
- Any additional items requested by the clinic when you book.
TB test fees in Laos
- Aged 11 and over: USD 100.
- Children under 11: USD 35.
These are the fees published in the GOV.UK clinic guidance. Confirm the amount with the clinic before booking.
Testing for children
Children who require a TB certificate must attend an approved clinic. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent and will not normally need a chest X-ray. The clinician will decide whether an X-ray is necessary.
How long is the certificate valid?
If screening confirms that you do not have TB, the clinic will issue a certificate. It is normally valid for six months from the date of your chest X-ray. Include the certificate with your UK visa application.
If further testing is needed, obtaining your certificate may take longer. Arrange screening early enough to avoid delaying your application.
Official guidance
Check the latest government guidance before booking:
