Travelling to Turkey pcr??

bradztheman

Sorry, im really out of the loop with the latest on pcr testing and other requirements, but my question is do you still need to do a pcr test before leaving England to fly to Turkey? If so i really don't have a clue on how i get one? Or can i just use my local drive through test centre? I really don't know??

Also do I need to complete this form is it a mandatory requirement??
https://register.health.gov.tr/

jimi_man

Hi. I went to Istanbul a few weeks back and the rules seem to be the same. If you’re vaccinated then no test required. The online form 72 hours before. 

It’s all here. 

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements

debsy42

Just reading from the gov website if you are fully vaccinated then you don't need a PCR test, if you're not fully vaccinated then you need to do a PCR (72 hours) or Antigen test (48 hours) before you travel. And yes you need to fill in that form too.

bradztheman

And how do i get a pcr test can i use the government drive through centre then use the confirmation text with results?

eskbanker

bradztheman said:

And how do i get a pcr test can i use the government drive through centre then use the confirmation text with results?

No, you can't use NHS tests for travel, you have to put your hand in your pocket:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/how-to-find-the-cheapest-private-coronavirus-tests-for-travel/

bradztheman

So if i buy a test from here: https://rapidhealthtest.com/product/covid-19-fit-to-fly-pcr-swab-self-test-next-day/?utm_source=CTN-Comparison&utm_medium=referral

Do i need just 1 or 1 for the way back too?

bradztheman

Do i need 2 test kits or 1??

Caz3121

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19
currently you do not require a test before travelling to England

bradztheman

So when they say you need to take the pcr 72 hours before, can i take it a week before or within the 72 hours does it have to be? So like 2 or 1 days before i fly???

Caz3121

it is all explained in the link you were given in the first reply

If you’re not fully vaccinated, you’ll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry), rapid antigen test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry)

jimi_man

bradztheman said:

So when they say you need to take the pcr 72 hours before, can i take it a week before or within the 72 hours does it have to be? So like 2 or 1 days before i fly???

Did you look at the link I posted in the first reply? It states it all there.

Also, if you'd said that you were unvaccinated to start with, then more appropriate answers could have been given.

I wouldn't bother with a PCR. The one you posted was £49 and a PCR is just an necessary expense. A Lateral Flow will be sufficient and they are about £11-12 (Randox, Simplytestme etc). Results the same day and with 48 hours then it's plenty of time.