Pre departure evidence

CKhalvashi

cx6 said:

has anyone advice for a traveller currently in usa (ny state) on where to get an acceptable test done? any help would be appteciated

Most Lateral Flow tests will be acceptable for entry to the UK, which I'm under the impression are available at most pharmacies.

Butts

CKhalvashi said:

Butts said:

CKhalvashi said:

You will get nowhere near a plane unless it is a certified result.

Self administered tests have never been accepted for pre-departure tests to reduce the risk of fraud.

I think that is factually incorrect.

Self Administered PCR Tests are accepted for the 2 Day Test after return and I'm sure it is the same for the Lateral Flow ones for use before departure to the UK.

You'd better have a word with Chronomics if that is not the case- and the Government as the codes provided are accepted on PLF Forms, and the Certificates for LF's by Airlines.

Incidentally the whole process is farcical !!

Sorry, I meant self-certified (such as NHS).

Please blame an English brain fart for this (English isn't my first language). I have amended the post now.

You are duly pardoned 

cx6

CKhalvashi said:

cx6 said:

has anyone advice for a traveller currently in usa (ny state) on where to get an acceptable test done? any help would be appteciated

Most Lateral Flow tests will be acceptable for entry to the UK, which I'm under the impression are available at most pharmacies.

thanks for that. the problem is the gvt website says the test result has to be registered by the provider so i guess i can't kust buy a test from a pharmacy and take it home.

CKhalvashi

cx6 said:

CKhalvashi said:

cx6 said:

has anyone advice for a traveller currently in usa (ny state) on where to get an acceptable test done? any help would be appteciated

Most Lateral Flow tests will be acceptable for entry to the UK, which I'm under the impression are available at most pharmacies.

thanks for that. the problem is the gvt website says the test result has to be registered by the provider so i guess i can't kust buy a test from a pharmacy and take it home.

I've previously walked into pharmacies (although I have to stress this is in Eastern Europe not the US) without appointment, paid for a test and walked out with a paper certificate of negative test about 15 minutes later. The same procedure is in the UK (although online instead of on paper and with an appointment), so I'd assume it's the same in the US.

The most important is a certificate stated 'not detected' or 'negative' and most pharmacies/clinics should be able to do this for a fee.

Butts

CKhalvashi said:

cx6 said:

CKhalvashi said:

cx6 said:

has anyone advice for a traveller currently in usa (ny state) on where to get an acceptable test done? any help would be appteciated

Most Lateral Flow tests will be acceptable for entry to the UK, which I'm under the impression are available at most pharmacies.

thanks for that. the problem is the gvt website says the test result has to be registered by the provider so i guess i can't kust buy a test from a pharmacy and take it home.

I've previously walked into pharmacies (although I have to stress this is in Eastern Europe not the US) without appointment, paid for a test and walked out with a paper certificate of negative test about 15 minutes later. The same procedure is in the UK (although online instead of on paper and with an appointment), so I'd assume it's the same in the US.

The most important is a certificate stated 'not detected' or 'negative' and most pharmacies/clinics should be able to do this for a fee.

And some in Albania (and other dodgy destinations) probably without taking the test either !!

CKhalvashi

Butts said:

CKhalvashi said:

cx6 said:

CKhalvashi said:

cx6 said:

has anyone advice for a traveller currently in usa (ny state) on where to get an acceptable test done? any help would be appteciated

Most Lateral Flow tests will be acceptable for entry to the UK, which I'm under the impression are available at most pharmacies.

thanks for that. the problem is the gvt website says the test result has to be registered by the provider so i guess i can't kust buy a test from a pharmacy and take it home.

I've previously walked into pharmacies (although I have to stress this is in Eastern Europe not the US) without appointment, paid for a test and walked out with a paper certificate of negative test about 15 minutes later. The same procedure is in the UK (although online instead of on paper and with an appointment), so I'd assume it's the same in the US.

The most important is a certificate stated 'not detected' or 'negative' and most pharmacies/clinics should be able to do this for a fee.

And some in Albania (and other dodgy destinations) probably without taking the test either !!

I can't say Albania in my experience is any more or less 'dodgy' than anywhere else I've visited. The Southern coast is probably one of the few 'beach' destinations in Europe that hasn't been ruined by the certain class of tourist yet (I can think of several others) and hopefully it remains this way.

Of course I mean after taking a test on the premises if that wasn't clear.

flopsy1973

So I will need a certificated test from a pharmacy no other way ?  So I can't jus buy lateral flow test and use that? 

CKhalvashi

flopsy1973 said:

So I will need a certificated test from a pharmacy no other way ?  So I can't jus buy lateral flow test and use that? 

You can, but it will need to be with a certificate, not a home test where you upload the result yourself.

Only certified tests are valid for use for entry to UK.

Butts

CKhalvashi said:

flopsy1973 said:

So I will need a certificated test from a pharmacy no other way ?  So I can't jus buy lateral flow test and use that? 

You can, but it will need to be with a certificate, not a home test where you upload the result yourself.

Only certified tests are valid for use for entry to UK.

You get a certificate with Chronomics DIY LF Tests as part of the package.

These are uploaded yourself (photo of the result).

Flyingbanana46

Hi all. I bought a lateral flow test for arrival into the UK but now rules have changed, could i take it with me to use as my lateral flow test when departing spain in a couple of weeks.