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We are flying back to the UK on Monday lunchtime from Paphos, am l right in thinking we need a PCR test within 48 hours before leaving the North to to go South?

Understand the UK rules could change today but its going through the Pile border l'm unsure about.

Thanks

We walked across today at Ledras, had everything with us (Antigen not PCR) plus loads of other paperwork. The child in uniform just looked at the passport and threw it back into the space for me to pick up. Never said a word to either of us and could have cared less but he would really have had to try hard! Disgusted with the behaviour of the people in that crossing point, have always been slipshod but now appear to be making an effort to display total apathy.

Don't know about going to UK from here or via the South but hope it is a bit different for you. Take care.

Thanks for that information. Where do we get a lateral flow test please for usr at the border?

war horse wrote: ↑

Thu 06 Jan 2022 7:02 am

Thanks for that information. Where do we get a lateral flow test please for usr at the border?

How to book free Antigen Test in TRNC

Complete form at: https://basvuru.lab.gov.ct.tr/?signup=true&lang=en
1.) Country: UK in Turkish is: Birleşik Krallık (just to save you time searching list)
2.) You will receive a text message with Username and Passcode
3.) Go to website https://basvuru.lab.gov.ct.tr and enter username/passcode
4.) Your details will come up, print off. You have 3 days from time of application to go to requested centre to have your Antigen test.
5.) Once tested, you will receive a text message with a barcode (it can take 30 minutes to 3 hours)
6.) Go to: https://covid19.gov.ct.tr and enter received barcode (X00000- number, Submit, then enter your ID/Passport number, Submit).
7.) Click on “Test Sonucu Ara” (Test Results)
8.) Click on “Raporu PDF Olarak Göster” (Open PDF – certificate)
9.) Print off your Antigen Certificate. If double vaccinated, certificate is good for 7 days.

Be aware that no Antigen tests are available at the GAU until next Monday. Easiest way is to book for a paid test at a listed pharmacy! 40TL.

Pharmacists in Alsancak, seem to be "walk in, walk out", never had to make an appointment. They are just glad of the 40tl each time. though.

waddo wrote: ↑

Thu 06 Jan 2022 8:55 am

Be aware that no Antigen tests are available at the GAU until next Monday. Easiest way is to book for a paid test at a listed pharmacy! 40TL.

If you are already double/triple/quad vaccinated you can book online for Free Antigen Test at any of the listed centres.

Can l use an English mobile number please? As don't have a turkish, it's say no but gave me a msg asking for the code!

jayceebee, quite correct - however, if you book for GAU before next Monday when you get there they will tell you they are closed for antigen tests till next Monday. We booked, we are quad vaccinated but they were still closed!! You should be able to walk into any chemist (that does antigen tests) and so long as you know your own name you will not have to book first, you will however have to pay the extortionate fee of 40TL (£2.14) to take the test - lol. Going to the chemist costs you money but saves you time and supports the local economy as well.

Hence the fact we always use local pharmacists waddo. Needless to say, we always end up buying something else before leaving.

waddo wrote: ↑

Thu 06 Jan 2022 2:01 pm

jayceebee, quite correct - however, if you book for GAU before next Monday when you get there they will tell you they are closed for antigen tests till next Monday. We booked, we are quad vaccinated but they were still closed!! You should be able to walk into any chemist (that does antigen tests) and so long as you know your own name you will not have to book first, you will however have to pay the extortionate fee of 40TL (£2.14) to take the test - lol. Going to the chemist costs you money but saves you time and supports the local economy as well.

If you find GAU convenient then British Medical Centre just a couple of minutes or so down the road in Karaoglanoglu should also be OK.