Fit to Fly: Covid Test Shows You're Fit to Travel!

The Fit-to-Fly certificate has become a prerequisite for international travel in these post-pandemic days. If you’re suffering from cabin fever and are ready to explore far-off places again with your airplane ticket booked and ready to go, now what should you do?  

Many countries are now requiring foreigners to have a “Fit to Fly” PCR Test Certificate to show at airport check-in. Before you leave you need to take the PCR fit to fly test within 72 hours of departure. The Fit to Fly Certificate must state that your Covid-19 PCR Test was negative and that you’re fit to travel! 

Anna Pharmacy has over 15 locations in South London that offer the Fit to Fly PCR Test in addition to other Covid-19 testing options.  

PCR Test

What Is a PCR Test?  

A PCR Test (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is an antigen test used to detect the presence of Coronavirus and identify whether or not someone has the virus very early on in their illness. The advantage of PCR tests is that they are very accurate and only produce up to 30% of false negatives. However, PCR samples need to be sent out to a lab, so it can take a few days to receive the results. 

  

Who Needs a Fit-to-Fly Certificate? 

Fit-to-Fly certificates are now necessary for entry into many foreign countries as well as the UK. In some cases, the airline itself may not require a Fit-to-Fly Certificate but your destination might require it upon arrival. This makes it increasingly confusing for travellers, so be sure to check with your airline and the government websites of your destination country for travel restrictions and rules. 

  

Where Can I Get a Fit-to-Fly Certificate? 

Fit-to-Fly certificates are available from each of our Anna Pharmacy branch locations throughout South London.  Visit Anna Pharmacy online for pricing and to book your Covid-19 travel test for the Fit-to-Fly Certificate at least 72 hours before you travel.  

Due to increased travel and the demand for a Fit-to-Fly Certification, limited appointments are available. Schedule your PCR test as soon as possible to ensure you can get it in time for your travel requirement.  

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