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Each country has different requirements, but the majority will not accept an email or text test result which is what you get with the NHS. Most countries want a certificate of being COVID free. Each country varies and there seems to be no general certificate that is worldwide. I would make sure you check very carefully with the country you are travelling to. On the first BA flight to Barbados, a lot of people were held back at the airport to be tested again as they would not accept NHS tests and there were also issues with home testing kits. They were basing the 72 hours on when the kit was posted to you, not when you got the results or actually took the test.<\/p>\n
If you are looking at ex EU flights both Frankfurt and Munich airports will be offering testing at the airport which could make life a lot simpler. Istanbul also offers a cheap and quick testing service. Thank you to ‘Turning Left For Less’, in which a version of this information first appeared.<\/p>\n
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The good news is that these are available fairly easily. The bad news is that most don\u2019t 100% guarantee that they will achieve test results in a certain time and, also, you will have to pay a not-insignificant sum of money for it and, if you’re outside London, they only seem to be available as a home test kit.<\/p>\n
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This is a private test from London Doctors Clinic<\/a>. The test kit arrives within 1-2 days\u00a0 Results from the swab test are usually available within 3 working days of receipt. In our experience, it arrived back in 48 hours. The price of the test has risen hugely in the last few weeks and they now want a whopping \u00a3189 but this at least includes postage both ways. You then need to get a certificate which costs \u00a325. If you want to speed things up, you can pay \u00a345 to have the test couriered to you, and then the courier will wait 20 minutes for you to take the test, and then they will return it to the lab.<\/p>\n >> Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”title: Nomad” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/screenshot-www.nomadtravel.co_.uk-2020.07.18-09_28_37.png” alt=”Nomad” title_text=”screenshot-www.nomadtravel.co_.uk-2020.07.18-09_28_37″ url=”https:\/\/www.nomadtravel.co.uk\/covid-19″ url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Nomad” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Nomad<\/a> is a travel specialist health company. They have recently started offering COVID tests for travel. The price is a lot more reasonable at \u00a3160 including the certificate. Again this is a home PCR test. If you require certification, i.e. a Doctors\u2019s Letter with the test result, then you will also need a video consultation to confirm that it is you who is taking the sample. The clinician will guide you through how to take the sample and will require to view a piece of photo I.D. via the video chat too.<\/p>\n However, it gives no timescales or time guarantees, so in terms of a travel certificate, these seem pretty useless as most places need you to be tested within 72 hours of arrival.<\/p>\n >> Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”title: London General Practice” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/screenshot-www.thelondongeneralpractice.com-2020.07.18-09_40_18.png” alt=”London General Practice” title_text=”screenshot-www.thelondongeneralpractice.com-2020.07.18-09_40_18″ url=”https:\/\/www.thelondongeneralpractice.com\/covid-19-testing\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”London General Practice” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n If you want a more speedy service then is probably for you, but it comes at a price. The test is easy to use from home, and is dispatched the same day. Test dispatch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will have a short video consultation prior to the test to discuss its suitability and how to take the test. You can then do the test at home, using a kit we will send you via courier. On return, results are available same day (if the swabs are returned by 7:00am), and once ready one of their Doctors will be in touch to discuss the results with you.<\/p>\n The price for the Swab Test is \u00a3315, which includes the test itself plus the pre and post-test advice and interpretation service with a Doctors. They can also provide a test certificate for travel.<\/p>\n >> Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”title: City Doc” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/screenshot-www.citydoc.org_.uk-2020.07.18-09_53_12.png” alt=”City Doc” title_text=”screenshot-www.citydoc.org_.uk-2020.07.18-09_53_12″ url=”http:\/\/City%20Doc%20offer%20tests%20for%20travel%20and%20understand%20that%20the%20tests%20need%20to%20be%20processed%20between%20five%20and%20three%20days%20before%20the%20flight%20departure.%20They%20say%20that%20they%20will%20work%20as%20best%20we%20can%20to%20get%20the%20test%20processed%20as%20quickly%20as%20possible.%20City%20Doc%20says%20they%20are%20confident%20that%20these%20timelines%20are%20achievable%20in%20almost%20all%20cases%20but%20they%20can\u2019t%20guarantee%20it.%20The%20most%20fool-proof%20way%20is%20to%20attend%20a%20test%20in%20person%20in%20London%20if%20you%20are%20flying%20from%20Heathrow.%20They%20can%20offer%20a%20testing%20service%20at%20their%20central%20London%20clinics%20(Canary%20Wharf,%20Oxford%20Street%20or%20City%20of%20London)%20Tests%20done%20here%20are%20sent%20to%20the%20lab%20in%20London%20the%20same%20day.%20Results%20are%20processed%20within%2024%20to%2048%20hours%20of%20arriving%20at%20the%20lab.%20This%20is%20the%20most%20efficient%20way%20to%20be%20tested%20quickly.” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”City Doc” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n City Doc<\/a> offer tests for travel and understand that the tests need to be processed between\u00a0five and three days<\/strong> before the flight departure. They say that they will work as best we can to get the test processed as quickly as possible. City Doc says they are confident that these timelines are achievable in almost all cases but they can\u2019t guarantee it. The most fool-proof way is to attend a test in person in London if you are flying from Heathrow. They can offer a testing service at their central London clinics (Canary Wharf, Oxford Street or City of London) Tests done here are sent to the lab in London the same day. Results are processed within 24 to 48 hours of arriving at the lab. This is the most efficient way to be tested quickly.<\/p>\n A postal testing service is available from the website if you cannot get to London. If you order a kit before 12 noon you will receive it next working day. You can then post the kit back to arrive at the lab next working day. The lab takes 24 to 48 hours to process the test. This costs \u00a3125 plus a \u00a325 fee for the certificate. They ask for your travel details on the form so they know when you need the test results by.<\/p>\n >> Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”title: Dr Cottrell” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/screenshot-www.drwaynecottrell.com-2020.07.29-17_45_49.png” alt=”Dr Cottrell” title_text=”screenshot-www.drwaynecottrell.com-2020.07.29-17_45_49″ url=”https:\/\/www.drwaynecottrell.com\/book-appointment\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Dr Cottrell” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Dr Wayne Cottrell is a Private GP who has had a medical clinic in Canary Wharf for the past 8 years. 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