COVID-19 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELLING TO / FROM THE UK
SYNLAB is a UKAS accredited private provider listed on GOV.UK for COVID-19 testing.
Visit GOV.UK for the latest information on the COVID-19 test and quarantine requirements for travel to and from Red, Amber and Green travel countries, as well as exemption updates.
From 4am on 4th October the country traffic light system is changing, the Red country list remains, but COVID-19 test and quarantine requirements when travelling from the rest of the world countries will be dependent on COVID-19 vaccination status.
Click here to view the changes which come into effect at 4am on 4th October and to determine if you are classified as fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Click here for links to key GOV.UK travel information and COVID-19 travel rules.
BEFORE LEAVING THE UK: FIT TO FLY (OUTBOUND)
Before booking your flight, visit GOV.UK to find out what COVID-19 tests you may need depending on your COVID-19 vaccination status and where you are travelling to.
Check what your airline / airport and arrival / departure countries require you to show regarding your COVID-19 testing and vaccination status.
BEFORE RETURNING TO THE UK: PRE DEPARTURE TO ENGLAND (INBOUND)
To fly back into the UK you may need proof of a negative COVID-19 test before your inbound flight. Click here to find out if you require a COVID-19 test depending on your COVID-19 vaccination status and where you are travelling from.
If you need a return COVID-19 test it can be arranged in the country you are visiting, or order a home test kit along with a video consultation with a UK COVID-19 testing provider before you leave the UK.
Check what your airline / airport and arrival / departure countries require you to show regarding your COVID-19 testing and vaccination status.
ON ARRIVAL IN THE UK: DAY 2 & DAY 8
From 4th October, on arrival from rest of world countries, your COVID-19 test and quarantine requirements depend on your COVID-19 vaccination status.
Fully vaccinated travellers will need to book a Day 2 COVID-19 PCR test on or before Day 2 after you arrive. You do not need to quarantine unless the test result is positive.
Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers will need to book a Day 2 COVID-19 PCR test on or before Day 2 after you arrive, and a Day 8 COVID-19 PCR test. You will need to quarantine for 10 days at home or at the place you are staying.
Click here if you are arriving back into the UK from a Red travel country list.
DAY 5: TEST TO RELEASE (OPTIONAL)
Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers arriving back into the UK from rest of world countries may be able to reduce quarantine time if you choose to opt into the UK Government Test To Release scheme and purchase an additional COVID-19 PCR Day 5 test. If you receive a negative Day 5 test result you can leave quarantine but must still take the Day 8 test.
If you are arriving back into the UK from a Red travel country you cannot opt in to Test to Release.
Please note the above links will take you to the external websites of the companies working with SYNLAB to offer COVID-19 testing.
Click here if you require business / workplace COVID-19 testing.
Latest update: 30th September 2021
