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How do you get proof of recovery from Covid for under 16?

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Oilbhe · 10/08/2021 22:30

My DD (13 years old) tested positive for Covid on 01 August. We were due to fly to Ireland on the 10th August but as we are all mandated to quarantine for 10 days, we have had to cancel the flight. I want to rebook for next week - guidance for entry to Ireland from the U.K. for 11-17 is that they either need a negative PCR 72 hours before flying OR proof of recovery from Covid. Under 16s cannot use the NHS Covid passport which would show proof of recovery. I rang 119 (NHS Covid helpline and they could not provide me with any advice). I have asked Ryanair for advice and they have said they need ‘official documentation for proof of recovery’ but would not say what this official documentation is. The Irish embassy have said her text message from NHS test and trace will be sufficient, while the GP said she would need a signed medical certificate as proof of recovery. And I heard from a friend travelling through Bristol airport that Ryanair want to see the NHS Covid passport or a negative PCR and other documentation is not being accepted - for example, their paper vaccine record (the little card) from NHS was not accepted and they had a tense half hour trying to sort the pass on the app. DD is still testing strongly positive on LFTs on Day 9, so she will light up a pre travel PCR. Even though she will officially be on the recovery phase, I have every belief a PCR will be positive. Does anyone on here have any experience of travelling to Ireland from the U.K. with Ryanair on documentation to prove Covid recovery status. Ideally we wanted to get over next week - a week later, but still in the summer holidays! Thanks all.

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Absoluteweapon · 11/08/2021 05:02

I'm sorry I don't know for Ireland but for Spain I was told a copy of the email showing a positive test result dated more than two weeks previously would be acceptable.

Oilbhe · 11/08/2021 08:12

Thank you! It’s so unclear. We were told the email would be fine but then it doesn’t say it was a ‘PCR’ and has no date of birth of address on it, which is what it should state to get over the proof of recovery hurdle. I wonder has anyone actually travelled using the NHS test and trace results.

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janeyd · 18/10/2021 10:30

Hi @Oilbhe
Did you manage to travel to Ireland using email for your dd? I am in a similar situation with my ds - it's so difficult to find out any information!
Thanks

Comefromaway · 18/10/2021 12:06

It would be the email from NHS confirming the positive test and isolation.

janeyd · 20/10/2021 16:18

Thank you

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