Pre Covid test before returning to the uk info help

stephen2555

Afternoon all

     I'm after a little help with regards to planning my trip, i'm looking to go to Krakow for 3 days on a small break but am unsure of the testing procedure before our return flight, i understand the test on day 2 when i return, just not sure on or how to get the test pre departure from Krakow, there are lots of sites on google saying we can sell you a kit to take with you and then we will email you a certificate ios this how it's done?, does anyone have a knowledge or help.....just a bit confused

basill

We bought lateral flow tests from Qured, the test kits arrived within 48 hours. The test is supervised by video call on your smartphone or laptop. On the day you click a link to enter the virtual waiting room.   Our appointments started about 10 minutes late.
Once online you will be talked through taking the test, write the time on the test cartridge and set a 15 minute timer.  At the end of the waiting time you have about 10 minutes to photograph the test and email it to Qured for checking.  Certificates were ready about 15 minutes after that, although they say it could be an hour.
If you order early be aware that Qured video appointments are only available around 30 days into the future, the booking calendar updates daily with new appointments.

Most destinations have tests available in pharmacies etc but having the test with you saved a bit of running about during our trip.

Sandtree

stephen2555 said:
there are lots of sites on google saying we can sell you a kit to take with you and then we will email you a certificate ios this how it's done?, does anyone have a knowledge or help.....just a bit confused 

That is one option, the other is to buy and do a local test when you are there. You just need to be careful that 1) you buy one that gives a certificate and 2) that certificate must be in English, French or Spanish 

Buying from the UK you'd hope they know what the certificate must have, buying in Poland could well be cheaper but you need to make sure they can do an English cert (or French/Spanish)