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Tuberculosis Test

According to Norwegian law, tuberculosis examination (TB test), is mandatory for persons from countries with a high occurence of tuberculosis who intend to stay in Norway for more than three months. The test is free of charge.

Please note that if you have recently been tested for TB in Norway or another country, you are still required to arrange a TB test appointment.

Persons who are exempted from TB testing must still be tested if they have been a resident in one of the countries listed below for more than 3 months, and if they will be working within health care.

Who:	Students from countries listed in the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).
Where:	You will be informed directly by the health authorities about place and date for your TB-test.
How:	Students from countries with high occurence of tuberculosis must register at the Infection Control Office after arrival. You must fill in this electronic form to make an appointment for TB-test examination. Inquiries about the TB-test must be addressed to the Infection Control Office: phone 0047 55565880

The residence permit will not be valid before final clearance from the Norwegian health authorities has been given.

TB-testing is compulsory for students that are citizens of countries listed in the NIPH website.