Hi, I am travelling from the UK next week and was wondering where we can get tested prior to our return on the 11th June. We are in the Punta Prima area. Also, is a Lateral flow test ok, or does it have to be PCR. An idea of cost would also be appreciated.
Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 4:40pm
Legendary helpful member
Hi Martin,
Entry requirements for returning to the UK are here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england
Kind regards,
Kim
Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 8:51pm
Hi, frustratingly the free tests are not allowed and I think they’re around 120 for the 2 tests that’s Day 2 then Day 8.
hope this helps
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 9:51am
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Hi
We used imed http://www.imedtorrevieja.com/es/ it’s by the haberneras/cinema
The antigen test is currently sufficient for entry to uk and costs €40
I believe Dam Health at La Regia in Cabo Roig also offer this test at €39
Obviously you would need to check requirements at the time you are due to travel as changes can happen at any time, but we found imed very good. Booked an appointment and paid online so you don’t have to queue outside, just go straight in and on the corridor there’s a sign saying wait here for Covid testing. Results were received by email very quickly.
Cheers - Sharon
Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 1:27pm
Pinkshami wrote on Wed May 26, 2021 9:51am:
Hi
We used imed http://www.imedtorrevieja.com/es/ it’s by the haberneras/cinema
Read more...
The antigen test is currently sufficient for entry to uk and costs €40
I believe Dam Health at La Regia in Cabo Roig also offer this test at €39
Obviously you would need to check requirements at the time you are due to travel as changes can happen at any time, but we found imed very good. Booked an appointment and paid online so you don’t have to queue outside, just go straight in and on the corridor there’s a sign saying wait here for Covid testing. Results were received by email very quickly.
Cheers - Sharon
Hi. I am getting confused with the test required for entry back into the UK. The official government website says either a PCR or antigen. (PCR €120. Antigen €40)obviously you would choose the antigen but further down on the website it says the words PCR must be in the test results otherwise travel not permitted or fined OR show which device was used for the test. So l just wondered how recently you returned to the UK with the antigen test results being accepted
Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 2:36pm
Pinkshami wrote on Wed May 26, 2021 9:51am:
Hi
We used imed http://www.imedtorrevieja.com/es/ it’s by the haberneras/cinema
Read more...
The antigen test is currently sufficient for entry to uk and costs €40
I believe Dam Health at La Regia in Cabo Roig also offer this test at €39
Obviously you would need to check requirements at the time you are due to travel as changes can happen at any time, but we found imed very good. Booked an appointment and paid online so you don’t have to queue outside, just go straight in and on the corridor there’s a sign saying wait here for Covid testing. Results were received by email very quickly.
Cheers - Sharon
Thank you Sharon
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