Landside transit PCR test exemption question

Westin

You are really pushing the boundaries.

Please think about others and the possible risk of transmission of the virus.

The rules and the reasons for them should be respected - not looked at with a view to circumnavigate for personal reasons.

michael1234

soolin said:

CKhalvashi said:

soolin said:

You must also quarantine as well don't forget- I'm not sure how travelling across a busy London and waiting at an airport will fulfil the quarantine requirements- but on the other hand I don't imagine anyone will be stopping and asking you. Your day 2 test must also have been booked in advance and entrered on your PLF - you can leave the UK without any proof you have done it though. Your problem is that without an address you can't get a kit delivered anywhere, so you are likely to be stuck with finding and paying for a very expensive on site test 'before' you land so that details of that can be added to your PLF.

Depending on terminal, OP can have a pre-booked test with Collinson at Heathrow for £55.20.

They will also be in breach of their quarantine requirements in the UK and therefore risk spreading the virus to vulnerable people.

In short, I am not sure why OP is willing to risk the health of British residents with their day trip to the UK given the current rules (which they openly admit they intend to breach).

This is why I believe none of this makes sense if it is truly to protect us, but that sort of talk is not allowed on here so I will desist.

OP, it really might be easier to have your friend make their own way to Eurostar and meet you in Belgium, it will save you a great deal of expense and hassle.

By "this" I assume you mean the current UK travel rules? If so, I can't see any reason why they cannot be discussed here?

As to the OP I have no issue personally with what you propose. For all we know your friend needs a specially adapted mobility aid which you are bringing or some other compelling reason. Even if not, what right do I have to moralise - you were asking a technical question about the rules not whether you should or shouldn't morally do what you plan to do.

In the PLF is there not a section that asks if you plan to leave the UK within 24 hours  and says something like "e.g. if you are cabin crew...". Also what address would you put down as your quarantine address? You could lie but then you really are risking heavy fines etc

Sandtree

arel said:

I do have some very good reasons for this trip and I have explored all options to avoid this.

Then do it within the spirit of the rules, travel the day before, stay a night in a hotel which you declare as your quarantine location and leave to meet your friend the next day after you've gotten your clear PCR test.

CKhalvashi

michael1234 said:

soolin said:

CKhalvashi said:

soolin said:

You must also quarantine as well don't forget- I'm not sure how travelling across a busy London and waiting at an airport will fulfil the quarantine requirements- but on the other hand I don't imagine anyone will be stopping and asking you. Your day 2 test must also have been booked in advance and entrered on your PLF - you can leave the UK without any proof you have done it though. Your problem is that without an address you can't get a kit delivered anywhere, so you are likely to be stuck with finding and paying for a very expensive on site test 'before' you land so that details of that can be added to your PLF.

Depending on terminal, OP can have a pre-booked test with Collinson at Heathrow for £55.20.

They will also be in breach of their quarantine requirements in the UK and therefore risk spreading the virus to vulnerable people.

In short, I am not sure why OP is willing to risk the health of British residents with their day trip to the UK given the current rules (which they openly admit they intend to breach).

This is why I believe none of this makes sense if it is truly to protect us, but that sort of talk is not allowed on here so I will desist.

OP, it really might be easier to have your friend make their own way to Eurostar and meet you in Belgium, it will save you a great deal of expense and hassle.

By "this" I assume you mean the current UK travel rules? If so, I can't see any reason why they cannot be discussed here?

As to the OP I have no issue personally with what you propose. For all we know your friend needs a specially adapted mobility aid which you are bringing or some other compelling reason. Even if not, what right do I have to moralise - you were asking a technical question about the rules not whether you should or shouldn't morally do what you plan to do.

In the PLF is there not a section that asks if you plan to leave the UK within 24 hours  and says something like "e.g. if you are cabin crew...". Also what address would you put down as your quarantine address? You could lie but then you really are risking heavy fines etc

People not sticking to the spirit of the rules is what got the UK into the current mess. I have given a comprehensive answer to this based on my understanding of the legislation. In the case of disabilities, it likely would be far easier to transit airside at LHR for the friend with the assistance of dedicated airport staff rather than move half way across London, so I cannot see a reason for this trip.

For transit, no quarantine is required, nor do I believe is an address. It's technically not transit if returning to the same country one has just arrived from, but is not how that specific form is worded. As already stated, I believe this is legal by the skin of its teeth, but equally wouldn't want to be caught in this situation due to the legal uncertainty of this specific area of legislation. It is also not morally right as I can't think of a compelling reason for it from my head.