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What pre-departure COVID-19 testing is required for traveling to the UK?
Anyone know about the test that needs to be done pre departure before arriving in Uk ? Can it be an antigen that you buy in Uk and take with you ?
Answer summary
Travelers to the UK must show a negative PCR or lateral flow test result taken within two days prior to arriving. PCR or antigen tests are accepted, but results must come with an official certificate. Travelers can take rapid antigen tests at testing centers like Suvarnabhumi Airport or bring test kits from the UK, ensuring they meet certification requirements.
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Del **********
OPHow quick is the test results tho and how much ?
Karim ***************
Del **********
OP@Karim **************
how much does it cost ?Karim ***************
@Del *********
not sure on prices. I left a couple of days ago and only saw waiting times advertised on posters, no prices. You’ll have to Google that mate. Will probably be around the going rates of 1900 antigen and 3800 PCR I would imagine.Lynnette *******
The ukgov page has updated rules from today. Best to check uk gov page.
Del **********
OPIt says on gov that it can be antigen test
Lynnette *******
@Del *********
check new updated rules from today.Karim ***************
@Del *********
you don’t need to ask all these numpties if you know the answer. Antigen test will do and you can do it at Suvarnabhumi airport. Level 2, just outside the exit doors.Del **********
OP@Karim **************
price ?
Chris ****
Get a RT-PCR and make sure your passport numbers on there.
Lynnette *******
They are updating today. Pcr test before departure. And also you need to book your "private" uk test and upload proof of the booking on your "passenger locator form". Think you still get form off gov website.
Karim ***************
You can test at suvarnabhumi airport. Level 2, just outside exit doors you will see the test centre
Colin ********
From 4am on Tuesday 7 December anyone aged 12 and over must show a negative PCR or lateral flow test result before travelling to England from abroad. You must take the test in the 2 days before you travel to England.
You must also take a PCR test within 2 days of arriving and self-isolate until you get a negative test result, even if you’re fully vaccinated. Check what you need to do to travel to England from another country.
You must also take a PCR test within 2 days of arriving and self-isolate until you get a negative test result, even if you’re fully vaccinated. Check what you need to do to travel to England from another country.
Del **********
OPThat’s where that screenshot is from mate it says a £18.50 pre antigen test is ok so that’s what I’m taking
Colin ********
@Del *********
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Del **********
OPYes so LFT allowed
Del **********
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£18.50 on here I’m taking a kit with me if they change it to PCR only then I will have to do that
Del **********
OPDoesn’t say that on gov Uk it says LFT or PCR u can take a test with you from Uk upload a screen shot on the app then you get a certificate signed by doctor in 3 hours
Chris *********************
@Del *********
yes I'm going back for 5 weeks on Thursday booked into clinic today you need a certificate to get on the planeColin ********
@Del *********
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Colin ********
@Del *********
according to the uk gov website yesDel **********
OP@Colin *******
yes I can buy test kits you take in the hotel 48 hours before then send the lab screenshot they send a certificate in 3 hours
Steven ****************
@Del *********
you need certification, so you would have to go to a hospital that processes them in Thailand 48 hrs before your flight.Colin ********
@Del *********
looks like airline will need certificate from clinic to show negative result (lateral flow test)Del **********
OP@Colin *******
they just say see guverment websiteColin ********
@Del *********
god knows,but I would ask your airline for clarificationDel **********
OP@Colin *******
but again they don’t make it clear can you get a tat kit here in Uk and take it away with you and upload results, do you have to take in clinics there, why can’t they just offer in all airports freeColin ********
Copy and pasted from uk gov website
Jeffrey ************
No, because you need a lab report.
Del **********
OPIt says PCR or antigen on the website
Ema ******
@Del *********
I’m trying to get the answer to this aswell.Antigen bought from any pharmacy but where do you register the results to be allowed to fly back to the uk?
The airline have been as much use as tits on a fish getting an answer
Del **********
OP@Ema *****
what do rules say thoEma ******
@Lynnette ******
I’ll try find it 👍🏽Lynnette *******
@Ema *****
can you post source for this? In uk it may have changed today.Ema ******
@Del *********
PCR or antigen within 48 hours of the flight xDel **********
OP@Ema *****
it has to be an online purchase where they can get you a QR codeDel **********
OP@Chris ********************
doesn’t say on gov Uk it says PCR or antigen with a online certificate you can buy kits you take with your and send a screenshot to the lab they send a cert in 3 hoursChris *********************
@Ema *****
has to be done in a clinic and certifiedLynnette *******
@Ema *****
check new uk rules from today.Ema ******
@Del *********
just managed to find a place on line you can book & have “lab results” with your name & passport number. Approx £18 it’s an antigen too x
Joakim ********
Rt pcr
Lynnette *******
Im sure it's PCR. Done by private clinic which gives you a certificate.
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