Entry requirements for Orlando

CKhalvashi

miggiwoo said:

bagand96 said:

You need a PCR or an Antigen (Lateral Flow) taken within a day before your flight departs.  Lateral flow tests are obviously quicker and easier, but they have to be supervised to meet the US requirements.  This means done in person or with an online supplier that supervises it via video call.  They then provide a certificate to say a supervised test was done with the result.

You can travel to the US with a Covid Recovery certificate  - but you also need an accompanying letter from a healthcare professional which would cost more than just getting a LFT.

Of course this is the situation today, it could all change by April.

Thanks .

I plan to get a PCR test for all 3 of us , to be done at the Airport the day before we fly .

In that case, you should find an Antigen is much cheaper for you, giving you the same result (the ability to enter the US).

A PCR is not required for US entry at this time, meaning the additional cost will be a wasted one.

My last Antigen from an airport supplier was £32, the last PCR from the same supplier was £55.20. Save the £20pp is my advice.

bagand96

CKhalvashi said:

miggiwoo said:

bagand96 said:

You need a PCR or an Antigen (Lateral Flow) taken within a day before your flight departs.  Lateral flow tests are obviously quicker and easier, but they have to be supervised to meet the US requirements.  This means done in person or with an online supplier that supervises it via video call.  They then provide a certificate to say a supervised test was done with the result.

You can travel to the US with a Covid Recovery certificate  - but you also need an accompanying letter from a healthcare professional which would cost more than just getting a LFT.

Of course this is the situation today, it could all change by April.

Thanks .

I plan to get a PCR test for all 3 of us , to be done at the Airport the day before we fly .

In that case, you should find an Antigen is much cheaper for you, giving you the same result (the ability to enter the US).

A PCR is not required for US entry at this time, meaning the additional cost will be a wasted one.

My last Antigen from an airport supplier was £32, the last PCR from the same supplier was £55.20. Save the £20pp is my advice.

Agreed.  I think ExpressTest (one of the bigger airport suppliers) are £35 for an Antigen (LFT) or £30 with an airline discount.  It will depend on your departure airport on who the supplier is and potential airline discount code.

No need to rush to book it either just in case requirements are relaxed. 

BeckyAM

Just take the antigen test, all of you, you should be fine.