This follows the UK Government’s announcement in May 2012 that it would be extending this requirement to an additional 67 countries, including Malaysia, based on the figures for high TB incidence provided by the World Health Organisation.
This brings the UK into line with the practice of a number of other countries including the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Pre-entry TB screening is only required by individuals who are travelling to the UK for more than six months and who are applying in Malaysia for a UK visa which is longer than 6 months. The process will require individuals to be screened and obtain a certificate from an approved clinic in Malaysia to show that they are free of TB before they make a UK visa application.
The requirement for pre-entry TB screening will be from 31 December 2012. From this date, all applications for visas longer than 6 months must be accompanied by a TB clearance certificate.
The UK Border Agency has established a network of approved TB screening facilities across Malaysia. A complete list of approved clinics is available on the website.
Applicants who require pre-entry TB screening should contact a clinician on the list to arrange an appointment. A fee is payable.
Further details can be found on the new TB screening page of the UK Border Agency in Malaysia website, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Further information
On 21 May 2012, the UK government announced plans to extend pre-entry TB screening to a further 67 countries, including Malaysia. Further background is contained in our press release.
Further information about requirements for pre-entry TB screening in Malaysia, including the approved list of clinics, and frequently asked questions, is available on the Malaysia pages of the UK Border Agency website.
Source: HM Governor's Office