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Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:08 am**

If I can remember correctly, I once read that only certain countries needs to do medical examinations before they go to the UK.

Can sombody please tell me where to find this list.

I am from South Africa, and would like to know if I have to have a medical exam.

How does the medical exam work? Do I only need X rays to scan for TB?

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:15 am**

If you are not a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland wrote:If you come from certain countries and want to stay in the United Kingdom for more than six months, we will normally ask a medical inspector to examine you. If you have a United Kingdom pre-departure tuberculosis (TB) detection certificate, please give it to the officer when you arrive.

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:31 pm**

For all first timers, they have a mandatory check at the airport and if u r from S. asia(India, Pakistan etc.) they want to see ur chect x ray.

Apparently TB is prevalent and has been brought over to UK from people in this area which is a big concern, the first thing they are going to ask is chest x ray at airport, so do have that as ur hand bag

Posted: **Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:08 am**

Thanks,,,

do I need to get the test done at only recommended hospital or I can get it done through any reputed hospital?

Posted: **Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:11 pm**

Depends on the country you are applying from.

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Do I need a medical exam before I go to the UK?

Do I need a medical exam before I go to the UK?