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Stupid question about preflight testing
unambiguousbeard · 22/07/2021 21:32
Ok so I'm very confused.
Do I need to have a pcr to leave the Uk? I cannot for the life of me work this out.
I'm travelling to Croatia (hopefully) in a couple of weeks. The easiest border requirement is for us to have an antigen test before entry. But do I need a negative PCR to get on a flight out of the Uk or do I just need to meet the requirements of the country I'm travelling to?
Constellation89 · 22/07/2021 21:48
Hello OP ,so glad you posted this as I'm off to Croatia in September (hopefully!) and also had this question.
Franklin12 · 22/07/2021 21:53
Entry requirements
This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport, for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Croatia set and enforce entry rules. For further information contact their embassy, high commission or consulate. You may also check with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and travel documents meet their requirements.
Entry rules in response to coronavirus
Entry to Croatia
On 21 July 2021, Croatian authorities announced that from Monday 26 July 2021 all travellers from the UK must present a negative COVID-19 antigen test which must not be older than 48 hours or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours on arrival, regardless of their vaccination status.
UK nationals travelling to Croatia from countries other than the UK, Cyprus, Russia, South Africa, Brazil or Zanzibar may present one of the following documents on arrival:
a negative COVID-19 antigen not older than 48 hours, or;
a negative PCR test result not older than 72 hours, or;
proof of a vaccination, or;
a doctor’s certificate of recovery following a positive test result between 11 and 180 days prior). (See ‘Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status’).
I would then go for an antigen/rapid test. PCR’s are too stressful.
Just check whether it needs to be supervised and I would then choose someone like Wren Healthcare. It’s like the Wild West out there...
unambiguousbeard · 22/07/2021 23:20
So I don't need a test for the departing Uk bit? It's just the entering a different country bit I need a test for?
Anaphylaxis · 23/07/2021 01:35
You need to ask the airline you intend to use to fly there, if they have their own requirements for you to be on board, in addition to the requirements by the destination entry rule. But Croatia is set to require all passengers to have negative tests EVEN IF you are double jabbed anyway so I think that will provide enough evidence to be on board if the airline requires test results.
littleone7 · 23/07/2021 01:46
I'm travelling to Croatia next week. From Monday you need to get either an antigen test or PCR test done before you depart to Croatia. They won't let you board without the certificate.
On your way back, you will need to get a test done in Croatia before you travel back to England. I have arranged this through my hotel.
Hope this helps
unambiguousbeard · 23/07/2021 11:37
Thank you. Yes it does. Antigen tests all round then!
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