The Government's five year strategy published in February 2005 set out the Government's proposal that in the future it would:

"Implement its existing powers by targeted health screening for tuberculosis in high risk areas at the entry clearance stage. Those who are diagnosed would then need to seek treatment at home before being allowed to enter the UK."

Testing has started in: Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya (also accepts applications from residents of Eritrea and Somalia), Pakistan, Sudan, Tanzania and Thailand (also accepts applications from Cambodia and Laos). Testing is also offered in Phnom Penh, although applicants will need to travel to Thailand to get a visa.