New Zealand citizen who has been living in Korea a year, do I need a TB check to enter the UK?

So far I have found slightly conflicting information regarding whether I need a visa or not. New Zealanders ARE NOT required to get a TB check, however I have been living in South Korea for almost a year and their citizens ARE required to get a check. Of the information I have found so far...

The official UK Visa site says this:

"Who doesn’t need to be tested - You won’t need a TB test if any of the following apply:

•you’re a diplomat accredited to the UK

•you’re a returning UK resident and haven’t been away for more than 2 years

•you lived for at least 6 months in a country where TB screening is not required by the UK, and you’ve been away from that country for no more than 6 months"

Which isn't exactly clear in my case. Another site I found said this:

"If you are apply for a visa for the UK that is for longer than 6 months then you will need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test done if you are coming to the UK and are a resident in any of these listed countries below."

Please clarify for me. Much appreciated.

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Best Answer

I believe you will need to get a check. South Korea is a listed country.

You have been living in South Korea for a year which essentially makes you a resident of that country, and you have been away from NZ for more than 6 months.

Note you only need this test if you are planning to stay in the UK for more than 6 months.

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Is TB report mandatory for UK visa?

You'll need to have a tuberculosis ( TB ) test if you're coming to the UK for more than 6 months and are resident in any of these listed countries. You'll be given a chest x-ray to test for TB . If the result of the x-ray is not clear you may also be asked to give a sputum sample (phlegm coughed up from your lungs).

Do I need TB test for Korea?

July 30, 2020 update: Ministry of Justice Korea Immigration Service has eased the recently strengthened visa guidelines that required Tuberculosis Test Results from all long term (over 90 days) visa applicants and F-6-1 visa applicants.

Is TB required annually?

A repeat TB test (e.g., TB blood test or a TB skin test) is not required. Annual TB testing of health care personnel is not recommended unless there is a known exposure or ongoing transmission at a healthcare facility. Health care personnel with untreated latent TB infection should receive an annual TB symptom screen.

How do you get a TB test in Korea?

First of all, you need to register for TB Test Certificate at the window for application in B1. You need to show them your passport and application form. You can find the application form there. The officer will give you a receipt for X-ray.

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