Guys n Gals - TB test -
Just spoke to some dude my Bro knows - solicitor for some immagration company - he helps the goverment kick people out !!! lol
He said a "valid" TB test certificate is NOT required -
Only thing required is PASSPORT/VISA - AND Border staff do have the right to ask for more ID or evidence to prove the VISA (this is stuff you sent with the application including TB test certifacte valid/expired etc etc). They also have the right (if you look really really ill) to medically examine you if they suspect you have a virus or pose a risk to others e.g. swine flu maybe!!!
I may be wrong if i am i do apologize!! Maybe Batley Khan can look into this (hint hint) ???
TB TEST IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS - A VALID TB TEST CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A VISA - ONCE A VISA IS GRANTED AND THE TB TEST CERTIFACTE HAS EXPIRED DO YOU NEED TO GET A NEW ONE??
Ive done some research on the UKVISA website - It doesnt say anywhere a valid tb test is required - A valid TB test is only require to apply for a VISA...
STUFF BELOW IS COPY AND PASTED FROM UK VISAS WEBSITE ::
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/tbscreening/
Do I need to bring any documents with me to the UK?
On arrival, an immigration officer may ask you to show evidence of your reasons for coming to the UK. This may include travel tickets, evidence of funding, letters from your sponsor or businesses you are visiting, or schools you will study at. You should carry in your hand luggage copies of documents that you showed to the visa officer.
- this is in addition to the passport obviously!!!
How does this work?
Entry clearance applicants for stays over six months will need to get a certificate from an accredited clinic showing that they are free from infectious tuberculosis. If they do not have such a certificate, their entry clearance application will normally be refused.
- So a TB test certifacate is a must have for anyone wishing to "succesfully" apply for a VISA.
Maybe people could look into this or try contacting the border agency?? ive sent them email and will let you all know when i get a reply.