Travelling abroad this Winter

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Travelling abroad can be both incredibly appealing but also rather overwhelming, especially if you are trying to understand travel tests. If you are going away this Winter holiday then this guide will hopefully help you navigate the testing journey!

Fleur De Lys Health clinic is is based in Bramham and offer reliable and convenient Covid-19 travel tests.

1. Fit to Fly tests- taken in the UK before your holiday  

• Children under 5 do not need any COVID-19 travel tests.  
• For the rest of us, the rules vary from country to country. Some require a PCR test, others a rapid antigen (lateral flow) test and the majority a proof of vaccination. 

We recommend you do a bit more research looking at your destination’s requirement via their Government website. A good place to start is the GOV.UK  

2. Organise your tests – for when you return to the UK 

You do need to think ahead and before you leave the UK book your returning tests. By this we mean pre-booking your Day 2 and Day 8 tests (if needed).  

You will be given something called a Passenger Locator Reference by your test provider. 
Keep this information handy, as you will need to include it in your passenger locator form. Everyone needs to complete their Passenger Locator Form in the 48 hours before arriving back home to UK.  

3. Pre departure test for the UK – taken when you leave your holiday destination 

You do not need a pre-departure test if you are: 

• Fully vaccinated travellers  
• UK resident children (5-17 years)

You do need a pre-departure test if you are: 

• Unvaccinated travellers  
• Children 11-17 years old resident from countries without approved vaccination programme 

 4. Day 2, Day 8 and Test to Release tests- for when you are back in the UK 

You need a Day 2 Lateral flow test if you are: 

• Fully vaccinated travellers   
• UK resident children  (5-17 years)  

 You need a Day 2 & Day 8 PCR tests (whilst self-isolating for 10 days) if you are:  

• Non-vaccinated travellers (18 +). They can also choose an optional Day 5 Test to Release PCR. 
• Children 5-17 years old residents from countries without approved vaccination programme.
   

For more information on travel tests and to book your travel tests please visit Fleur De Lys Health. We are a local clinic based in Bramham at Bowcliffe Hall offering PCR home tests. Happy travels. 

 Please note this information was correct at the time of writing however the rules do change so please check with the GOV.UK site to confirm arrangements. This information is a guide only. It is your responsibility to confirm the tests you and your family need and we do not accept any responsibility for incorrect or changing information that may influence your booking or plans.