FAQ's

Travel Testing FAQs

• Is a COVID-19 test required to travel or take a flight?

  All international travelers (regardless of citizenship) returning to the United States must have a valid COVID-19 test with a negative result prior to boarding their flight. Many other countries have implemented a similar testing requirement. Check with your airline prior to travel to confirm all the necessary requirements.

• What types of tests do providers offer?

  Most testing providers and labs offer COVID-19 PCR and/or Antigen tests, both of which are used to determine if you carry the COVID-19 virus. PCR tests are genetic tests that are highly accurate, but can take 24 hours to process. Antigen tests are generally fast (30 minutes) to process, but are known to have a lower accuracy than a PCR test.

• How do I schedule a test?

  You can find a testing provider by going to our homepage and searching for the country and city that you would like to have a test performed. From the city pages you can visit the testing provider website to schedule your test.

• Can I take my whole family to get a test?

  If you are traveling with family, please advise the testing provider and schedule a test for each family member.

• Do children need to be tested?

  The United States requires a COVID-19 test for any traveler 2 years of age and older, when returning from an international destination. Please check with your airline for other country requirements.

• Do I need to be tested if I have already received my COVID-19 vaccine?

  The United States requires a COVID-19 test for any traveler 2 years of age and older, when returning from an international destination - regardless of vaccination. Please check with your airline for other country requirements.