This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Is the RT-PCR test the same as a fit to fly PCR test?
Dec 3, 2021
4 years ago
Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a question about the RT- PCR test. If you’re a keyboard warrior refrain from commenting! Is the RT- PCR the same as a fit to fly PCR?
Thank you
Thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
The RT-PCR test is regarded as a standard procedure when traveling to Thailand, and while there may be some confusion regarding its terminology, it is important to understand that a fit to fly PCR test and RT-PCR test are essentially the same for travel purposes. Some comments indicate that the term 'fit to fly' is not a standardized category and could denote various health checks, but in the context of travel to Thailand, an RT-PCR test is typically what is needed for compliance with entry requirements. Overall, travelers should ensure they are obtaining the correct test as specified by their airline or destination.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Thai Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Colin ********
I asked the same question to express test and their fit to fly is and stated on the resulting e-mail as such
Declan ***********
ABSOLUTELY *YES* - In Thailand they call it an RT-PCR, and I had Panic Stations as I booked a PCR test and the results from the London 24 hour Lab were written PCR-(RT)... It threw so much Anxiety my Way and was just about to cancel everything until I received the Result, so please do not stress my Friend..... All PCR tests are RT-PCR tests - Enjoy your Holiday........
@Declan **********
Garrett ***********
@Dec***
All PCR tests are not RT-PCR test.Declan ***********
@Garrett **********
- I must be Honest to you, as I was Flapping around in London and having spent the Money on a PCR test, one of my Tenants, told me to calm the FcKK down as I was like a demented Chicken...... She's a Nurse and I was going on her word - Well for my personal Experience seeing the words (RT) in brackets in my email results was good enough for me...... Garrett, the irony was that all had gone so well up to that - ☘️ - cheers for putting me Straight Buddy - 🙏Reply to
Declan ***********
Reply
Michael ********
Fit to fly is a completly different thing and can be for many different things.
Garrett ***********
No such this as a "fit to fly PCR test."
Ronald *********
@Carl *******
Same as me, I used Collinson they are in the airport station,There is also Randox in TI, who do testing.
Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ronald ********
yeh i was going to use the airport station but my flight is at 11am so it’s not possible to get it done there. I think I will go to a randox centre the day before and pay for a 1-3 hour test resultReply to
Carl ********
Reply
Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
right ok. I was just wondering but I think I’m sorted now! Thanks.Ronald *********
@Carl *******
You have to apply on line for advanced booking date.Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ronald ********
yeh I know. You book it on line mate. I’ve just been on the websiteReply to
Carl ********
Reply
Paul ***********
@Carl *******
best to check before you flyCarl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul **********
yes I’m flying with Singapore and they want a RT- PCR 48 hours before flight not 72.Paul ***********
@Carl *******
that's the test l always get maybe best if you get same day testCarl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul **********
is it? I won’t be able to get same day as I won’t be able to print out the certificate mateRonald *********
@Carl *******
I had my RT-PCR test at the airport, a three hour guaranteed result and they printed it for me.Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
how much for testRonald *********
@Paul **********
For my three hour result £82, there is a twelve hour result test £65.Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
12 hour test 150 pound glasgow Airport don't do a 3 hour onePaul ***********
@Ronald ********
cheap enoughCarl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ronald ********
ahhh ok. Thanks for that info mate! Very helpfulRonald *********
@Carl *******
Where do you fly from ?Paul ***********
l go thailand January hopefully there's no lockdown
Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
from GlasgowCarl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ronald ********
Manchester!Paul ***********
@Carl *******
ask for print out or go travel agent do it for you when you flying outReply to
Paul ***********
Reply
5 comments
4 years ago
13 comments
4 years ago
17 comments
4 years ago
17 comments
4 years ago
7 comments
4 years ago
1 comments
4 years ago
8 comments
4 years ago
10 comments
4 years ago
4 comments
4 years ago
11 comments
4 years ago
5 comments
4 years ago
11 comments
4 years ago
5 comments
4 years ago
24 comments
4 years ago
2 comments
5 years ago
6 comments
5 years ago
10 comments
5 years ago
4 comments
5 years ago
25 comments
5 years ago
67 comments
5 years ago
20 comments
5 years ago
16 comments
5 years ago
17 comments
5 years ago
30 comments
5 years ago
5 comments
5 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.