Last few flights I’ve filled it out at the airport, completely forgot it once and the Ryanair crew just said fill it out before boarding the plane. Also there is the option of a paper one when you arrive. So you’ll be fine
Well my antigen at Edinburgh Airport was negative but when filling in passenger locator form today I realise that says 72 hours before departure, filled it in anyway even though its 48 hours before departure, so hopefully I don't have any problems when I go to board flight on the 3rd. Other folk I know who were travelling back from Scotland to Ireland said online passenger locator form had to be filled in prior 48 hours. Will I have problems or will it be overlooked if everything else is in order.
are you sure about that?there are risk countries and high risk countries
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/documentos/Annex_II_risk_countries_and_areas_between_30-12-2021and05-01-2022.pdf
My travel insurance is with Allianz and they cover us if we test positive before or during a trip so at least that’s something.
Do it! Honestly I was apprehensive but reckon I’d rather catch it here (and I’ll hire an air b&b to isolate in the sun) than catch it at home in lidl! Weather is smashing, we are eating outside in evenings as so warm atm, don’t need cardi’s, kids having a ball. Just brought work laptop Incase we get a positive antigen to fly home (we are boostered so hoping we’ll be lucky).
Ouch, not good.
Seems most countries are in a similar boat. In Greece at the moment and did a PCR yesterday evening for a Monday morning return. Private diagnostic center working with the Athens Airport and they told me no bother I will get the results on time, but with the New Year's day holiday I'm a bit on edge if it will come on time.
Only reason I spotted it myself is because I've been checking Tenerife and Lanzarote flights for end of January. Flights for 30 quid, oh so tempting given the weather there now
Oh wow apologies op, we arrived Thursday and didn’t need anything. Have to say it’s a smashinh 29 degrees and so glad we came.
Have a look for Randox on Twitter - loads of people missed flights today as they didn’t get their results last night for tests done on Thursday.
impossible to reach anyone by phone or email - seems they are completely overrun.
Has changed now, Ireland now listed as a high risk area. Negative antigen or PCR now required.
Looks like you got there just before they brought it in.
Currently in Tenerife didn’t need anything just fill in passenger locator form and uploaded vaccine cert to booking.
Not a hope. It's like the serious lack of security screening staff last week which caused disruption but handily creates another reason for anxiety when travelling. I might be sceptical but it suits the Govt narrative that EU wants travel but our Govt doesnt
So now that omicron is literally everywhere ... and the predepature antigens were because of omicron, is there any sign of them dropping this requirement ?
I used a local pharmacy for my antigen, quick and easy and cheap rather than messing around at airport. Official EU cert in an email.
If you think irl locator form is bad, try the UK one, pain in the ass.
Thanks johnire. I have VHI but did not take out travel insurance. I have to take this one on the chin as my own fault and learn from the experience. I won't knock my optimism for now.....and will use it to enjoy isolation walks in the countryside near me instead of enjoying the sites of Brussels and Belgian chocolate.
Assuming you mean PCR, this is the latest they would send it. It could be earlier in the following day depending on how busy they are (on one occasion I got my result before noon the following day), no guarantee though.
Randox also has an option of an express PCR with results in 3 hours, but it's at 89 euro.
Im due to fly next week, and want to book a test with Randox.
Airline states i need to get a test one day before flying.
If i get test with Randox, they state results will be available before 23.59 the following day.
So, would i be correct in saying that test with them is off no use with that time frame?
just tried to book an antigen for Monday, no availability anywhere! Think I’ll push back my flights until later now
With VHI Multi trip it depends when the policy was taken out as only 'new' policies have enhanced COVID cover. I only know this asked and had to buy a new policy before booking a Uas holiday for early 2022 (our current one wouldn't cover it).
Your travel insurance should cover this. Very disappointing for you.
Has anyone been to the Canaries recently? I cannot see any requirements for a PCR upon arrival but I want to be 100% We will be travelling from Dublin and my partner has a UK passport. I know I need an antigen done professionally to return to Ireland. Cheers for any advice!
Have just had to cancel a family holiday to Belgium tomorrow as 2 in our household have positive antigen tests and cannot get them PCR tests anywhere. All money lost as I had paid the non refundable rate for accommodation. I stupidly did this after feeling optimistic when I booked it during the Summer time as everyone was getting vaccinated. Flights non refundable too. My own fault but very disappointed as I unpack the bags.
On a side note........is the PCR / Antigen shortage affecting other EU countries too? Is there now a new risk that when returning to Ireland there could be difficulty obtaining/booking a test appointment?
There's no isolation unless you're not fully vaccinated (in which case you'd need a PCR anyway). The antigen tests for 5 days is just a recommendation.
Currently in Scotland for the Xmas, I just want to check I've done the right protocol for coming back to Ireland. I'm flying on 3rd January to Dublin from Edinburgh, I had trouble trying to book an antigen test as all the pharmacies are shut on New Years day but finally managed to book a test at Edinburgh Airport for 2.30 pm on New Years day, my departure time is 11.50 am on the 3rd so hopefully authorities aren't too anal about myself being over 2 hours under the 48 hours as I'm fully vaccinated. I understand then that I have to isolate for 5 days afterwards doing one antigen per day for 5 days, are these antigens supplied to me by the HSE or do I have to pay for them myself.
Correct, before arrival. Nearly all countries make allowances for any flight delays from what I've seen on their websites.
also what exactly is professionally administered some clinics abroad do a self swap that is witnessed by professionals and then they test the results - is that sufficient?
antigen test - 48 hours before arrival rather than departure is that correct? so what if your fight is delayed etc are they going to calculate the hours since you took ur test?
Anyone come back to Ireland through Holyhead in the last couple of days? I'm wondering how strict they are in checking documentation at the ferry check-in at Holyhead? Cheers
Amazing, this fills me with hope! Thanks for letting me know!
My buddy applied on Tue night & it arrived on Wed morning. We're actually efficient at something. Who knew?!
