Coronavirus Testing Information

Departures Testing

• RT PCR (Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction)

  The RT PCR test is one of the most common forms of COVID-19 testing. A sample is taken by swab and results usually take between 3 - 48 hours depending which provider and option you choose.

• RT LAMP (Reverse-Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification)

  This test is an option for entry into certain countries. A sample is taken by swab and the results take less than 90 minutes.

• Rapid Antigen

  This test is an option for entry into certain countries. A sample is taken by either swab or saliva and the results take less than 1 hour.

• Antibody

  An Antibody test is used to test if a traveller has contracted the virus at some point in the past. It is currently only required for admission into certain countries. A blood sample is taken and results take between 1 - 48 hours depending on which provider you choose.
   

Arrivals Testing

• Green/Amber Arrival (day 2) package

  The Green/Amber (day 2) Arrival package comprises one RT PCR (Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, one of the most common forms of COVID-19 testing, during which a sample is taken by swab and results take up to 48 hours.

•  Amber Arrival (day 2 and day 8) package

  The Amber Arrival package comprises two RT PCR (Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests, one on day 2 and one on day 8. The RT PCR test is one of the most common forms of COVID-19 testing, during which a sample is taken by swab and results take up to 48 hours.

• Test to Release

  The Government’s Test to Release scheme is available to opt in, whereby an additional day 5 test is purchased. The day 5 test allows early release from quarantine upon a negative result.