Newbie here! Need advice

[hellokitty]

Hi guys I'm Kath. I been following this forum since last year (before I applied for fiance visa) and finally today, I got the strength to register here. LOl. I got my visa today but my TB Certificate is expired. I dont want to take another test coz it cost another Php 3200 lol Is there any airport in England (except Manchester) that do not require/need TB Test Certificate upon arrival? Many thanks

[bigmac]

Hello kitty--and welcome. Congratulations on getting your visa !

I can't help about your TB question--but I'm sure others will.

Can you tell us more about getting your visa--like--when did you apply---how long it took---were there any problems to overcome ?

[raynaputi]

Hi Kath, welcome to the forum.

Go to this thread - Spouse Visa Granted but TB test certificate expired - and take particular notice of post #14 by user phil148. That post will put your worries at rest.

[Arthur Little]

Hi guys I'm Kath. I been following this forum since last year (before I applied for fiance visa) and finally today, I got the strength to register here. LOl. I got my visa today but my TB Certificate is expired. I dont want to take another test coz it cost another Php 3200 lol Is there any airport in England (except Manchester) that do not require/need TB Test Certificate upon arrival? Many thanks

Hello, Kath ... congratulations on obtaining your visa and

Now, as regards the need for producing a TB Test Certificate, I do know many UK airports have tightened up on this requirement, e.g.,
it used to be possible for incoming passengers to have such tests carried out upon their arrival. But to be honest ... ... I'm not absolutely certain whether that procedure still operates.

However, rest assured someone will be along shortly to answer your question.

[Arthur Little]

Hi Kath, welcome to the forum.

Go to this thread - Spouse Visa Granted but TB test certificate expired - and take particular notice of post #14 by user phil148. That post will put your worries at rest.

Ah ... I see Rayna's response has fortuitously crossed with mine!

Rayna ...

[Terpe]

Hi guys I'm Kath. I been following this forum since last year (before I applied for fiance visa) and finally today, I got the strength to register here. LOl. I got my visa today but my TB Certificate is expired. I dont want to take another test coz it cost another Php 3200 lol Is there any airport in England (except Manchester) that do not require/need TB Test Certificate upon arrival? Many thanks

Hi Kath and a warm welcome aboard Filipino UK

Congratulations on winning your Fiancee visa

Now that you made your first post I hope you'll share more about your own immigration journey.

You'll find plenty of friendly support here.

In addition to the post highlighted by Rayna I can also say that I contacted UKVI on this very question and here's the reply they sent me:-

Dear Mr xxxxx

Thank you for your email.

The TB certificate needs to be valid at time of application to show that the applicant is free from TB. It doesn’t need to be renewed before they travel to the UK. As long as it is valid when they apply. We hope this clarifies your concern.

Yours sincerely

Mrs xxxxx
Entry Clearance Assistant
Correspondence Team, Manila Visa Hub
UK Visas and Immigration

Home Office
British Embassy Manila

So don't be concerned about that.

[Michael Parnham]

Welcome to the forum Kath, Good luck for the future and congratulations on receiving your Visa. What part of the UK will you be heading for?

[hellokitty]

Hello kitty--and welcome. Congratulations on getting your visa !

I can't help about your TB question--but I'm sure others will.

Can you tell us more about getting your visa--like--when did you apply---how long it took---were there any problems to overcome ?

Hi Sir! I submitted my application on 20th February, received an email and text on the 25th of February saying my visa application is under process at the British Embassy. And yesterday, I got an email saying "visa will be dispatched shortly" In total of almost 11 weeks of waiting

[hellokitty]

Thank you very much guys for the quick reply! I heard only Gathwick and Heathrow has clinic at the airport. I'll be arriving to Stansted in London as I don't want to stay for a few hours at the clinic after a long flight Lol.

@Sir Michael I'm going to Kent

[alexis]

Hi Kitty! Congrats on your visa. Is this true that Stansted Airport has no facility? My certificate is expired too but I'm still waiting for the decision.

[Baruk]

Hi there Kitty Wow, I envy you for having your visa.
Congratulations. My TB certificate has expired last month and I will be heading to Manchester.

I am still waiting and hoping for the good news to come soon.

[Michael Parnham]

Hi there Kitty Wow, I envy you for having your visa.
Congratulations. My TB certificate has expired last month and I will be heading to Manchester.

I am still waiting and hoping for the good news to come soon.

Manchester ok if you have an early morning arrival, good luck!

[Baruk]

Manchester ok if you have an early morning arrival, good luck!

That's sounds good.. I usually arrive early morning. Guess I won't be flying to manila for another TB test. Thanks for the info