Do I need to get a PCR or ATK test for traveling to the US via Japan, and where can I get it in Bangkok on a Saturday?

COVID-19 Testing Travel Requirements United Airlines Bangkok Thailand Suvarnabhumi Airport

June 10, 2022

2 years ago

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I need to get a covid test so I can travel to the United States through an airport in Japan via United Airlines. Can it be ATK or does it need to be PCR? What's the best place to get a covid test in Bangkok on a Saturday afternoon? Do I need to make an appointment or can I just walk in?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When traveling to the United States via Japan with United Airlines, you need to check if a PCR or ATK (Antigen Test Kit) is accepted for your travel. In Bangkok, there are several places at Suvarnabhumi Airport that allow walk-in COVID tests, but some services, like Dr Donna at Medconsult, may require an appointment. It's advisable to check recent comments or posts in local expat groups for the latest options and experiences.

Helen ********

There are a couple of places in Suvarnabhumi that are walk in. Search the group, some people have commented on them. There is always Dr Donna, Medconsult as well but I believe you need an appointment.

2 years ago

Jake *******

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@Helen *******

I made an appointment at Medconsult 👍

2 years ago

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@Jake ******

Great service used 2 or 3 times, but do you still need it? There is no test requirement to transit Japan. Or maybe change your flight.

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2 years ago

Jake *******

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@Adam *******

Are you 100% sure there is no test requirement to transit Japan?? This is very important...

2 years ago

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@Jake ******

1000 percent. I own Japan property, have not seen in 23 months been following very closely.

2 years ago

Jake *******

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@Adam *******

Wait... This includes people who are not vaccinated?

2 years ago

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@Jake ******

Vaccination status does not matter. Where did you get the idea that the Japanese government, airlines or airports have any requirement for transit passengers?

2 years ago

Jake *******

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@Adam *******

A customer service representative at Suvarnabhumi Airport said I would need to comply with transit covid requirements for the Tokyo airport, but she wasn't sure what they are. Here's what United Airlines says about it:

2 years ago

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@Jake ******

As absurd as Japan continues to be about entry, they have always been normal with transit

2 years ago

Ադամ ********

The CDC site has been updated. 「This rescission takes effect for flights departing to the United States from a foreign country at or after 12:01am ET (4:01am GMT) on June 12, 2022, and will be published in the Federal Register」

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2 years ago

Jake *******

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@Adam *******

Thank you 🙏 I'm going to confirm with the airline and then cancel my covid test.

2 years ago

Ադամ ********

And I go to Tokyo up to 4 times a month as a pilot

2 years ago

Ադամ ********

The CDC page has not been updated yet. From the articles it sounds like arriving after 00:01 AM in US Sunday June 12 no test required.