chaoclive

Hi

Has anyone applied for an EEA family permit from the Philippines recently? A friend of mine will apply soon and she wants to confirm that a TB cert is NOT needed.

This site: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...cal-issues-med states: 'An applicant applying for an EEA family permit is not required to produce a certificate showing them free from active pulmonary TB as EEA family permits are valid for six months.'

I just want to make sure that the caseworkers and VFS visa application centre staff are fully aware of this.

I have tried to find an email for the Manila VFS centre but I can't find one at all!

They have already booked the visa appointment but they need to get this confirmed first!

Thanks all
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BritInParis

chaoclive

She was hoping to find another, more up to date link that states that it's not necessary to have a TB cert. Or perhaps to get some firsthand experience of dealing with this issue.

If they don't know how to do their job and the corresponding rules, the details can be written about/pointed out in the application form. The whole point is to avoid the ECO making the wrong decision by providing the info/guidance from their own sites in advance.

BritInParis

If they don't know how to do their job then there's not much you can do. Any visa/permit for six months or less does not require a TB test. The ECO should know this. If they don't and refuse it then your friend can request an administrative review or reapply.