Travelling to USA after 8 November 2021

Toni_Richards

I understand that when travelling to USA after 8 November 2021 you need a negative test on entry, but do you now which type of test ie lateral flow or PCR and how many days before you travel do you take the test.

Caz3121

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-air-travel.html
information on testing in FAQs here https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

cx6

Thanks for the above links re USA travel

The FAQ 'what kind of COVID test 3 days before' says 'You must be tested with a viral test that could be either an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)'

Could someone translate: is a lateral flow test OK or must it be the other type. Thank you

Caz3121

lateral flow test is an antigen test

cx6

thank you