Quick question re travelling back to UK from Larnaca…

[CPFC]

Hi All,

I know this has been covered by a number of knowledgeable posters however I cannot seem to find the up to date info - when flying back from Larnaca to the UK will I still need to get a PCR test to cross the border into the South - I assume that the test is not needed to enter the UK now due to the rule changes (AZ jabs)?

Many thanks for your help..

[Soner]

You just need an Antigen Test - Negative, if double vaccinated. If not double Vaccinated then you need a 72hr PCR test.

[CPFC]

Where would you get an antigen test in NC ?

Thanks

[Soner]

Where would you get an antigen test in NC ?

Thanks

https://basvuru.lab.gov.ct.tr/?signup=true&lang=en

[CPFC]

Thanks Soner..

[Marc111]

Do you just need an antigen test to return to the UK via Larnaca (double nhs jabbed) from now or from 4th October when UK requirements change ?

[come_on_aylin]

Best place for up to date information is the UK government website, you can also subscribe so you get the latest updates by email. They change so much it's hard to keep up...
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-a ... list-rules

[Soner]

Do you just need an antigen test to return to the UK via Larnaca (double nhs jabbed) from now or from 4th October when UK requirements change ?

If double jabbed by NHS, then you just need negative Antigen Test. My ex-foster child left last Friday and was able to board plane at Larnaca with TRNC Gov Negative Antigen result.

[Marc111]

Ok thanks,
Do you know if there's a time limit that they are usable till, ie 72 hrs before departure?

[MnM]

Antigen / Lateral Flow tests, any reason we can't bring these out with us from UK? Simply do the test and upload result to NHS app in under 10 mins.

[come_on_aylin]

Antigen / Lateral Flow tests, any reason we can't bring these out with us from UK? Simply do the test and upload result to NHS app in under 10 mins.

Needs to be done by a private provider, how would they know who did the test otherwise.

Where to take your test

You will need to find a private test provider to take a test.

You can choose to take a test:

in the place where you start your journey
in another country on your way to England, if you are travelling through another country


Source:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... to-england

[Soner]

Ok thanks,
Do you know if there's a time limit that they are usable till, ie 72 hrs before departure?

72hr negative Antigen Test. Must be within 72hrs when you arrive in UK.

[Soner]

Antigen / Lateral Flow tests, any reason we can't bring these out with us from UK? Simply do the test and upload result to NHS app in under 10 mins.

Interesting. Why not give it a go, but also do a 72hrs Antigen Test to be on the safe side.

[MnM]

Antigen / Lateral Flow tests, any reason we can't bring these out with us from UK? Simply do the test and upload result to NHS app in under 10 mins.

How would they know who did the test otherwise.

This is the problem, open to abuse etc but i would assume as it's only required pre-departure to return to the UK then it's fine to take the ones with us that are recognised by the UK / NHS etc. I'm assuming these would therefore be ok with the GC's as well. No harm in trying but as Soner suggested, we'll get a local one in TRNC as well to be safe.

[come_on_aylin]

This is the problem, open to abuse etc but i would assume as it's only required pre-departure to return to the UK then it's fine to take the ones with us that are recognised by the UK / NHS etc. I'm assuming these would therefore be ok with the GC's as well. No harm in trying but as Soner suggested, we'll get a local one in TRNC as well to be safe.

If you check the link I attached in my previous post(and the text I copied from it), it clearly says on the UK government website that it must be performed by a private provider.

[denali2007]

Could someone let me know where I might find a provider to perform these tests please? We are in Esentepe.

[come_on_aylin]

Probably Suat Gunsel Hospital in Karakum, 24/7 testing. All information on link
https://hospital.kyrenia.edu.tr/yakin-d ... ncellendi/

Option to change to English on top right of page.

[denali2007]

Thank you

[karakumc5]

Dr Suat Hospital very good definitely recommended

[Sugarpuffbear]

Where to purchase a quick PCR test with results that day please?

[Sugarpuffbear]

I meant to say buy a quick PCR test that day in Girne for travel please

[Soner]

Where to purchase a quick PCR test with results that day please?

Antigen/LFD is acceptable when travelling to UK. This test is quicker and can get results within 30 minutes: https://basvuru.lab.gov.ct.tr/?signup=true&lang=en

See instructions on "How to book Antigen Test in TRNC" at bottom of this page: viewtopic.php?p=277052#p277052

[Twaddle]

Only for travel to the UK up to 6th December when you will need a PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before departure

[Twaddle]

Erduran labs at the Bellapais traffic lights in Girne will do a same day PCR test but get there in the morning for results later that afternoon

[Twaddle]

Sorry Tuesday 7th December, NOT the 6th for PCR requirements