Entering the UK

[Graham376]

Anyone arrived in UK recently?

Now were leaving the red list, looking at getting back for vaccine. Just been looking at entry requirements and it states we must have two tests after arriving in the UK, as well as the one within 72 hours before return. As pcr tests seem to be around £120, wondering if cheaper antigen test would suffice for the two needed during quarantine. Anyone know? Entering the UK: Quarantining when you arrive in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

[Koeketiene]

Anyone arrived in UK recently?

Now were leaving the red list, looking at getting back for vaccine. Just been looking at entry requirements and it states we must have two tests after arriving in the UK, as well as the one within 72 hours before return. As pcr tests seem to be around £120, wondering if cheaper antigen test would suffice for the two needed during quarantine. Anyone know? Entering the UK: Quarantining when you arrive in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Been looking at the same thing to visit family/friends.
Depending on your mode of travel, it looks like there are deals to be had.

Where can I get a COVID-19 PCR or antigen private test to travel or go on holiday? – Which? News

 

[Graham376]

Been doing more searching, everything points to having to pre-book the two tests on line before travelling, which seem to cost £240 per person! Links so far take me to a CTM site. Lloyds pharmacy are offering lateral flow tests, via kits posted to home for £50 each but don't know if these meet the rules.

More info here - Tests may be taken in your own accommodation or in-clinic with an organisation on the list of providers of day 2 and day 8 coronavirus testing for international arrivals. How to quarantine when you arrive in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

[Little Dorrit]

I'm looking into this for a return trip to the UK in April. I'm budgeting about £200 from what limited research I have done. The only info I have found is as outlined on above link in post #3; I'll be reading subsequent posts with interest.

 

[Graham376]

Have just booked Ryanair Lisbon to Manchester 16th April, hoping direct flights allowed by then. If not, we get money back (eventually) or free flight change. Will check on quarantine regs. nearer to time in case any changes.