Can we still get recovery certificates?

silvercar

NoMore said:

Isn't a covid recovery certificate just used if your vaccinations are not up to date, as having covid is basically the same as getting vaccinated against it ? So unless your not vaccinated or don't have your full vaccination required by the country you don't need a covid recovery certificate.

I.e Its not required just because you have had covid. Its only required if you haven't had a full course of vaccination.

Of course the OP doesn't state their vaccination status so may well be aware of this.

In some countries it does make a difference. If you are selected for a random covid test, if you can prove you’ve already had covid it wont be considered a new infection.

silvercar

“I have been trying to find out the same.  I rang the 119 Helpline yesterday and they said as my test was done on a LFT it cannot be used to obtian an overseas recovery passport.  It need to be a PCR test.  I wish I had known that at the time as I would of got a PCR test.  

For future reference - where can you get a Private PCR test, how do you know if you are not be ripped off.“

This isn’t true. Some private providers will give a certificate based on an LFT, though it may well say it’s based on LFT which some countries won’t accept.

I posted earlier about getting hold of an NHS PCR, there may be some floating around still.

silvercar

Plenty of private PCR testers around eg Randox, express test etc

Plus a lot of companies in the business of issuing recovery certificates - just go with the cheapest, their only remit is to meet the requirements of overseas countries, so they will all do it. 

I would reckon on £40- 60 for a PCR Cheapest I've seen recovery certificates is £29.

clt1979

No point in paying for a PCR for recovery passport then is there really? May as well just take a cheaper LF test if needed instead. (If unvaccinated).