When should I get my RT-PCR test result for a flight to Thailand on December 23, 2021?

Dec 10, 2021
3 years ago
David *********
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Fly on the 23-12-21 at 7:25am when do I need my RT- PCR result to start from does anybody know how long it lasts Do I need my results to start from the day before or is it 48 to 72 hours before you fly thank you
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For your flight on December 23, 2021, you need to get your RT-PCR test done 72 hours before departure, meaning the test should be conducted no earlier than December 20 at 7:25 AM. If you are transiting through Singapore, the requirement is 48 hours before departure. It's important to confirm that the test result is received within this timeframe, and it's generally best practice to conduct the test as close to the departure time as possible without exceeding the time limit.
Gordon *******
UK Government is 48 hrs not 72 hours for test
Ivan *********
Most Thai people work 6 days a week -I think some Govt workers have the luxury of a 5 day week.😄
Brian ********
Contact this company they can advise you
Jodie ******
Can anyone recommend a website/company to buy one of these tests? I’m UK based x
Paul ********
@Jodie *****
if you are flying you can get a PCR test with a 3 hour result from either Manchester, Gatwick or Heathrow airports I am having mine at 07.30 on 21th Dec, at the walk in at Manchester airport with collingsons I fly to Phuket at 12.40
Paul ********
72 hours
Alan *******
I have had conflicting advice regarding this. Is it 72 hours from when the test is carried out, or from when the results are received?
Luis ***********
From the Washington DC embassy: 10) What type of COVID test is needed?

Upon checking in at the departure airport, the approved applicant is required to present a medical certificate with a laboratory result using RT-PCR test indicating that COVID -19 is not detected. Such COVID-19 test result must be issued no more than 72 hours before departure.
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/23/faq-for-non-thais-wishing-to-enter-thailand-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Mike *******
It's results 72 hours not when swabbed. You could easily go to Thai consulate site to see this.
Chris *********************
@Alan ******
from when you do your tests to when you fly believe me iv done it
Anne ********
@Alan ******
I have just done all this and arrived in Phuket on Tuesday.

You need to get the covid test done:

within 72 hours of the time of your flight’s departure. So work it back from that. Remember! the hours are counted from the time the swab is taken, NOT the time of the result.

So take care
Eddie ******
@Alan ******
from the result Alan
Chris *********************
@Eddie *****
wrong b4 flight
Anne ********
@Eddie *****
I’m afraid that’s not right. It’s from the time they take the swab. It’s the swab that dictates whether you have covid or not. The result is simply when you receive the information.
Chris *********************
Alan *******
@Eddie *****
Thanks for that.
Lynnette *******
@Alan ******
think you need to check that out. Most sites say Test to be done prior to and within 72hrs of flying.
Chris *********************
@Lynnette ******
yes 72 hours b4 1st flight ✈
Lynnette *******
@Chris ********************
someone saying its results 72hrs before flight and that is incorrect.
Chris *********************
@Lynnette ******
no test 72 hours b4 flight iv done it
Lynnette *******
@Chris ********************
thats what I said. Test 72 hours before flight.
Chris *********************
@Lynnette ******
72 hours b4 1st flight
Rachael *******
Hi, can I add to this…does the test have to be done and the result returned within the 72hrs? So if we fly at 7pm on a Sunday we have to do the test after 7pm on the Thursday ? Dnt want to do it wrong!
William ********
@Rachael ******
U have 72 hours B4 u check in for Ur flight. If u have a stopover it is Ur first flight. Make sure it's a RT PCR test. When I flew 3 weeks ago there was a debate going on at check in about PCR test. If u get the 48 hours test or better still same day result test u can work Ur time from that.
Jared **********
@Rachael ******
for Thailand (airline can differ) the result has to be within 72 hours but the test can actually be 72+ hours

For simplicity and peace of mind I would suggest getting the test done within 72 hours prior to departure if at all possible.
Michael ********
72 hours before you fly unless you are transiting Singapore then it is 48 hrs.
James ********
James ********
@Michael *******
pardon me.. lets be clear about this rule...much confusion about it.

It IS RT-PCR test TAKEN WITHIN TWO DAYS before your flight to Singapore.

Its NOT 48 HOURS.

"Take a pre-departure Covid-19 test

Most travellers, including Singapore citizens and permanent residents, transiting through Singapore will be required to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test within two days of their flight to Singapore."

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David *********
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