What is the difference between the Fit to Fly health certificate and the Covid-19 RT-PCR test, and where can I get them in London?

Dec 21, 2020
4 years ago
Karvin *******
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I’m confused with the “Fit to Fly health certificate” and “Covid-19 RT-PCR test”.

They’re two different things right?

So I have to get two different tests to satisfy both?

Also anyone got any recommendations to get Fit to Fly Cert and Covid PCR tests? Im from London
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The Fit to Fly health certificate and the Covid-19 RT-PCR test are two distinct requirements for travelers. The Fit to Fly certificate is an assessment by a doctor confirming that a traveler is healthy enough to fly, while the RT-PCR test is a laboratory test to check for Covid-19. Travelers typically need to obtain both a Fit to Fly certificate and a RT-PCR test to comply with travel regulations. Recommended places in London for these services include Medicspot for both certificates and tests, and Assured Screening for RT-PCR testing, with online consultations available for the Fit to Fly certificate.
Benjamin ******
Use Dr. Donna Robinson. I believe it's about 10 British Pounds. Her certificates are approved.
Karvin *******
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Durrant ********
Borders from the UK should be closed.
Martin ***********
Just done home covid test in London through Assuredscreening.com, drop location at Kings Cross. Highly recommended, paid 109 pounds delivered next day, collection box 8pm Kings Cross, next day results by email and it's RT-PCR test as required for Thailand & Singapore.

Secondly doing my online fit to fly online consultation tonight with Bangkok doctor for 400 Baht, medconsultasia.com
Stephen **********
@Martin **********
Hi you can do your fit to fly with this doctor via video chat?
Karvin *******
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@Martin **********
thankks. This is perf. Ooo, do you think this medcondultasia Dr Donna is ok?
Martin ***********
@Karvin ******
Not very impressed with Bangkok's medconsultasia.com, got certificate but iffy !

The above UK company assured screening was top class.
Stephen **********
@Martin **********
what does a fit to fly cert involve a doctor will check BP. Lungs. What iffy about that. What type of a medical do you need.
Martin ***********
@Stephen *********
Perhaps you don't understand circumstances
Stephen **********
@Martin **********
that why I asked you maybe I don't under stand. What is iffy about the medical centre you mentioned. IFFY?
Johnstone *******
It’s that fucking easy just don’t go 2 weeks in a hotel you don’t want to be at your cost and don’t forget big bank balance 🖕🖕🖕 no more Thailand 👋👋👋
Roger *******
@Johnstone ******
No loss for Thailand.
Johnstone *******
@Roger ******
that’s what I’m thinking 💉💉
Andrew *********
@Johnstone ******
obviously you have no commitments in Thailand or big bank balance, so yes please don’t come
Johnstone *******
@Andrew ********
don’t forget the lies 🙏😘
Johnstone *******
@Andrew ********
😂😂😂😂 government vacation tests its fucking bad enough muppet 👋💉💉💉 so you want to pay to be locked up 😂😂😂
Jeff *******
they are indeed 2 separate things. i haven't flown into Thailand but i've been to work sites that require 'em.

the fit to fly thingy is basically just a note from your docto saying you've got no symptoms.
Steve *********
Yes. They are 2 distinct items. Fit to fly can be done over the phone!
Michael *********
@Steve ********
over the phone? My medical practitioner had to sign it and put her doctor license number to make it valid
Steve *********
@Michael ********
we were recommended gogodoc by a friend who works in the embassy. Phone consultation and certification emailed within 2 hours
Karvin *******
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@Steve ********
i also emailed thai embassy and they recommended gogodoc for fit-to-fly certificate as well
Michael *********
‘aight. Couldn’t do that in Switzerland though I think. Had to get a proper check up
Jennifer ********
Fit to Fly isn't a test. A doctor will ask you some questions, look you over and decide if you're healthy enough to fly. RT-PCR is the test.
Karvin *******
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@Jennifer *******
ooo. I get you, so damn confused at one point. Thanks!
Neil *********
Medicspot.co.U.K. They will issue you with a fit to fly certificate as well as the pcr test result also
Karvin *******
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@Neil ********
thanks. I was looking at them but they seem to stop their services right now
Andrei ********
@Karvin ******
This is what I have heard about them.
Neil *********
@Karvin ******
they can’t guarantee the next day service at the minute due to lab being too busy but they still guarantee the next one so still in time for the 72 hpurs
Andrei ********
@Neil ********
r u sure? Heard bad reviews about them.
Neil *********
@Andrei *******
nothing wrong at all. If you want there’s others who do it too
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