Tuberculosis (TB) is a severe, but curable, long disease and is found in a number of countries around the world. If you arrive from one of these countries, participating in TB testing is important for your health and required for obtaining your residence permit. You will be tested on tuberculosis by a chest X-ray within three months of arrival in the Netherlands. You make an appointment with the Area Health Service (GGD) to undergo the TB test. Please take the TB test referral form with you to the appointment. The GGD fills in this form and then sends it to the IND.