Tuberculosis Test

[krishna_nath]

As per Government website (https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa) Tuberculosis tests for visa applicants can be exempted if any of the following apply:
1) You’re a diplomat accredited to the UK
2) You’re a returning UK resident and haven’t been away for more than 2 years
3) 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

I and my wife are currently staying in the UK for more than 2 years and during our stay, we were out of the UK for 13 days (Went to India for Vacation)
My Wife is planning to apply for Tier 2 General Visa in Jan 2018. Will she be exempted from TB Test ob the basis of rule (2) You’re a returning UK resident and haven’t been away for more than 2 years.

Please help.

[Casa]

As per Government website (https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa) Tuberculosis tests for visa applicants can be exempted if any of the following apply:
1) You’re a diplomat accredited to the UK
2) You’re a returning UK resident and haven’t been away for more than 2 years
3) 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

I and my wife are currently staying in the UK for more than 2 years and during our stay, we were out of the UK for 13 days (Went to India for Vacation)
My Wife is planning to apply for Tier 2 General Visa in Jan 2018. Will she be exempted from TB Test ob the basis of rule (2) You’re a returning UK resident and haven’t been away for more than 2 years.

Please help.

Yes under rule (3). Assuming she isn't outside of the UK for more than 6 months while she's awaiting for her Tier 2 General visa application to be processed.

[katanayi]

TB test to be done irrespective of how long you lived in the UK.
VFS bengaluru won't take your application without TB test document.
I have done though I stayed about 3 year in UK and visited India for visa change.
However, you can wait for other people's feedback or go ahead with your decision

[krishna_nath]

THANKS Casa and Katyani.
I made an enquiry to UKVI and they had responded as follows:

With regards to your enquiry about the requirement of a TB test, please note that under your circumstances you would not be required a TB test as you have been outside the UK for less than 6 months.