Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 6 months ago

What happens if tb test is positive for immigration?

I'm planning to apply for a work visa abroad, and they require a TB test. If the test comes back positive, even if I don't have active TB, what happens for immigration purposes? Will it affect my application badly?

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Vijay Krishnan Vijay Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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My nephew faced this during his US visa medical checkup. His father was worried his visa would get rejected, but the doctor reassured us that once you complete the prescribed treatment course, they will issue a clearance certificate. Just follow the medical advice patiently.

Sameer Deshmukh Sameer Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If your TB test is positive during the visa medicals, the embassy clinic will refer you for a chest X-ray and sputum tests to check if it is active or latent. You must ask the empanelled hospital doctors clearly about the clearance process, as they have to follow strict immigration guidelines.

Sunil Grover Sunil Grover Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A positive test just means your body met the TB bacteria somewhere, which is very common in India! The visa people will make you run around for some extra tests and certificates, but hey, at least you'll get healthy lungs before boarding that flight.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I almost had a breakdown when my skin test came positive for my student visa. I thought my dream of studying abroad was over. Please don't lose hope; it is a very common issue and thousands of people get cleared after completing their latent TB medication.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

A positive test is just a bump in the road. Keep your immune system strong with proper sleep, good protein intake, and daily movement. Once you start the treatment, your energy levels will stay up and you will pass the medicals soon.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Don't listen to anyone suggesting home hacks or fast-clearing drinks to pass the test. Only the empanelled panel physician's report matters for immigration. Go straight to them, get the exact tests done, and do what they say.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh god, this is my worst nightmare! I have my visa medicals next month and I keep checking my temperature. If it comes positive, do we have to pay for all those repeat tests ourselves? Hope you are doing okay, stay strong!

Meena Iyer Meena Iyer Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It is a very stressful situation when immigration plans get delayed. While taking your daily steam and eating turmeric can keep your throat clean, you must take the proper standard medical course to satisfy the visa visa officers. Stay patient and drink warm milk daily.

Shalini Hegde Shalini Hegde Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

In my case, the chest X-ray was completely clear, so it was diagnosed as latent TB. The embassy doctor prescribed me a 3-month course of daily pills, and once that was done, they signed my medical clearance form without any issues.

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Suresh Shinde Suresh Shinde Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Do not try to hide a positive report or use fake certificates, as they cross-check everything at empanelled labs. Just go through the official treatment, keep all your medical bills and reports safe, and present the final cure certificate to the visa officer.

Kabir Mulchandani Kabir Mulchandani Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It actually delays your departure by a bit, which is super annoying yaar. But the good part is they don't reject your visa, they just put it on hold. Just finish the course, get the certificate, and you're good to fly.

Rohan D'Souza Rohan D'Souza Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't panic bro, your visa won't get rejected permanently. They will just hold it until you show proof that you completed the TB treatment and are no longer infectious. It delays the process by a few months but it's totally manageable.

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