COVID-19 Travel Testing Guide | Everything Genetic

We always recommend you review the government guidance for your travel or return to the UK see links a the bottom of this article

In the meantime here is a quick overview

Travelling from the UK

Double Vaccinated (last dose at least 2 weeks prior to test date)

Check with you travel provider what type of test if any is required for travel from the UK

Not Double Vaccinated

Check with your travel provider what type of test is required for travel from the UK more than likely it will be a PCR swab

Travelling to / back to the UK

Double vaccinated (last dose at least 2 weeks prior to test date)

You don’t need to test to enter the UK – we do advise you check with your provider as this may differ from government advise
You will need to purchase a Day 2 lateral flow kit at least 48 hours prior return to secure a passenger locator form booking reference number
Our lateral flow service has a digital process to register the kit, provide evidence of negative antigen status and receive a certificate fit for travel and Days 2 requirements

Not double vaccinated

You will need isolate for 10 days on return and purchase mandatory Day 2 & 8 test kits at least 48 hours prior to return to secure a passenger locator form booking reference number

You can also purchase a Day 5 Test to release kit, this can be used following receipt of a negative Day 2 result which may help you leave your isolation earlier

Government links