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The short answer
If you are applying for a UK visa for six months or more and have lived in Nigeria, you need a tuberculosis test from a Home Office approved clinic; GOV.UK's Nigeria list has included IOM in Abuja and Lagos and private clinics in Lagos such as St. Nicholas Hospital, Q-Life Family Clinic and The Consultants Practice. Each clinic sets its own fee, published on the GOV.UK list, so check the current list (last updated 13 May 2026) before you book.
"Visa medical" means different things depending on where you are going. For the UK it is usually a chest X-ray based tuberculosis (TB) screening at an approved clinic. For countries such as Canada and Australia it is a fuller immigration medical with a doctor on that country's own panel. In every case the rule is the same: the test only counts if it is done at a clinic on the destination's official list.
Who needs the UK TB test
GOV.UK's page for clinics in Nigeria says you need a TB test if you are coming to the UK for six months or more and you have lived in Nigeria (or Benin) for six months or more, or lived there within the last six months. It also applies to people coming as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, and to returning residents who have been away from the UK for more than two years. The UK Student visa page tells applicants to check whether they need a TB test as part of preparing their evidence.
A short visit of under six months does not trigger the requirement under that wording, which is why most Standard Visitor applicants never see a TB clinic.
Clinics GOV.UK has listed for Nigeria
The GOV.UK publication is updated whenever a clinic is added, removed or changes its fee. Its update history, as read in October 2026, names these clinics:
| Clinic | Location named on GOV.UK | Note from the update history |
|---|---|---|
| International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Abuja and Lagos | Listed; an IOM Benin entry was added in July 2024 |
| St. Nicholas Hospital | Lagos | Named in the update history |
| Q-Life Family Clinic | Lagos | Named in the update history |
| The Consultants Practice | Lagos | Named in the update history |
| Migration Health Assessment Centre, Joel Ogunnaike Street | Lagos | Removed from the list on 11 May 2026 |
The same history records that one clinic's payment details changed from Ecobank to Guaranty Trust Bank on 13 May 2026. That is a useful reminder to take bank details only from the official list or the clinic's own booking channel, never from a forwarded message.
What the test costs
GOV.UK says fees were updated for several clinics, and each clinic's fee sits beside its entry on the list. We have not printed a naira figure here because clinics revise their fees and the list is the record. When you compare clinics, check:
- the fee per adult and any separate fee for children;
- whether the fee covers a repeat X-ray or sputum test if the first result needs follow-up;
- how you pay (transfer to a named account, card at the clinic) and whether the receipt names you;
- how long the certificate takes to issue, and whether you collect it in person.
Other countries: panel doctors and IOM
Canada, Australia, the United States and New Zealand each keep their own list of approved doctors, often called panel physicians. IOM runs migration health assessments in several countries, including Nigeria, but being an IOM clinic does not by itself make a centre approved for every country. Before you book, open the destination government's own panel list and confirm the clinic is on it for that country. Bring the reference or instructions your application gives you, because some systems issue the medical request only after you apply.
Planning the test around your application
The TB certificate is part of your evidence, so it has to exist before you submit the visa application that needs it. In practice that means booking the clinic early enough to allow for a follow-up if the first X-ray is unclear, which adds days and sometimes a second payment. Lagos applicants have more clinic choice than those in the north or east, who may need to travel to Abuja or Lagos for the appointment; build the trip into your budget and timeline.
On the day, bring your passport (the clinic records its number on the certificate), the booking confirmation and the payment receipt. Children who need testing must attend in person with a parent or guardian. If any detail on the certificate does not match your passport, ask the clinic to correct it before you leave, because a mismatch can hold up the visa decision.
What to check first
- Confirm the destination and length of stay require a medical or TB test.
- Open the destination's official clinic or panel list for Nigeria.
- Choose a listed clinic in Abuja or Lagos (or the nearest one) and read its current fee on the list.
- Book, pay through the listed channel and keep the receipt.
- Attach the certificate or reference to your application exactly as instructed.
If your trip involves dependants, every person covered by the rule usually needs their own test. Our visa fees table shows the government fees that sit alongside the medical, and the UK student budget puts all the pieces together.
Where Pryme fits
Clinic fees are paid in naira, while the visa and health surcharge are paid in pounds. Keeping both in one account, with separate naira and GBP balances, makes the timeline easier to follow. A verifiable receipt or statement through VerifyDoc.ai can also help when an embassy or sponsor asks for proof of payment, since anyone can check that it is genuine and unaltered.
Questions people ask
Where can I do a TB test for a UK visa in Nigeria?
Only at a clinic on GOV.UK's approved list for Nigeria. The list has included IOM in Abuja and Lagos and private clinics in Lagos; check the current list before booking.
How much is the UK TB test in Nigeria?
Each approved clinic sets its own fee, and GOV.UK shows it on the clinic list. Fees were updated in 2026, so read the current entry instead of relying on an old quote.
Do I need a TB test for a UK visitor visa?
Not if you are coming for less than six months. The requirement applies to stays of six months or more for people who have lived in Nigeria.
Can IOM do my Canada or Australia medical?
Only if that IOM clinic is on the destination country's own panel list. Check the official list for that country before booking.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa, clinics in Nigeria (updated 13 May 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- GOV.UK: Student visa (overview and fees) · accessed Oct 2026
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