Hi again Cudsy.
My sister told me that there is an option like that. Not sure if it's the PLF site - my sister mentioned the Greek equivalent of revenue.ie. To do it this way you indeed need your Greek "PPS" number - with it you can go to a pharmacy for a rapid antigen and then login and get a copy of the results. I didn't do it this way (ended up with a pcr) as I wasn't 100% sure of what type of travel certificate you get and didn't want to risk it.
Cautious potential traveller here... cannot find clear advice on this on gov.ie...
If you were to catch covid on holiday and failed the pcr/antigen test requirement, what's the quarantine period while you're abroad and what test would you need to come back?
If I took a week in the sun could it turn into 3 weeks if unlucky enough to catch it?
I got my recovery cert from the HSE, was super quick and took less than a day.
On it however, it says it is not a travel document, do you use the recovery cert to apply for another form? I’ve to fly to Canada and it says that proof of a positive test at least 14 days after travel is ok…
Has anyone any experience with travel with a recovery cert?
Brilliant, thanks very much, last question! Did you fly to Ireland successfully with your non greek-plf linked PCR test? I assume it contained QR code, passport number, name as on passport etc.?
Came back yesterday.
Only thing required at customs was passport.
No covid pass, antigen etc asked for at all.
But was probably all checked before you got on the plane.
No. Nothing at all.
Only documents checked anywhere was boarding pass and passport. Just as pre covid.
They were far stricter at the ferry terminal last summer with no pcr/ antigen requirements compared to the airport yesterday imo.
I think there is some ambiguity here. Is it Irish rules or the rules of the country you are in? Plus things are in flux with Omicron with reductions in isolation. This is a very different disease to that of February 2020.
Personally (double vaccinated plus booster), I would bring Antigen tests with me to take ahead of the official test. If any are positive, I would change my flight (or be prepared to book a new one), extend my accommodation or move somewhere more suitable, and self isolate until I had a negative antigen - at which stage I would do the fit to fly one. Of course if symptoms are bad or remain, that is a different thing.
There is an open question on how relevant these tests are with the nature of the disease now but I don’t expect they will change the requirements any time soon.
It’s not 100% clear. If I were to test positive I would book into a hotel and do an antigen test every morning until I’m negative then fly home. Might get a negative within a couple of days might take a week. Really depends when you got it. I know many who got it over Christmas had no symptoms so didn’t know when they got it or when to start their 10 day isolation from.
Anyone?
I would speak with the airline. My understanding is that you still have to get the relevant test. And if it comes back positive then you show the positive result and the recovery cert which shows that you have recovered recently from Covid. I don’t think recently having Covid excuses the need for a test.
Will give them a call.
What just dawned on me when the recovery cert says it is not a travel document, that just means you can not travel on this like you would a passport.
Depends on what country you go to
Jesus, trying to use Verifly is a real pain.
You don't actually need to use it. It's an awful app
It won't accept my recovery cert at all, it is a real nightmare. Probably an airport early job for me.
Should we be writing to our TDs about this crap? I don't see the point to be honest, lets pick up a COVID pos person to stop them adding to the tens of thousands already here, plenty of whom are just getting on with life?
Places can't cope with testing. So we're allowed travel but you must have this burden of trying to find a test and get the paperwork in order.
What's the story from 1st Feb? Do all countries have to stop this lark and fall into EU policy once again?
Does anyone know if you currently need an antigen/PCR test for entry to Hungary?
i have travelled abroad 5 times since July absolutely enjoyed every one of the trips Spain, Canaries, Greece. I or my wife haven’t got Covid. Loads of the curtain twitchers anti travel friends of mine tutting at us for travelling have got Covid whilst staying safe in Ireland. It’s absolutely hillarious really. Anybody thinking of travel go you won’t regret it. Hopefully this bs of having a negative test disappears soon it’s a pure money racket and is in place from what I can see for the government to be seeing to be doing something.
Totally agree with you.
I have managed to get away twice myself in the latter half of last year and it was a much needed tonic! That was before the awful testing requirement came into being of course. I think I’m just going to risk it though and get the antigen test out of the way as early as possible on my next trip so I can hopefully enjoy the rest of my break with peace of mind.
Yes. It is a daft rule at this point.
Have a 2 night trip booked for barcelona early March. Have been living under a rock and didn't release despite the EU cert we now need to test before coming back. family of four plus with omicron being much more transmissible it's not worth the hassle, extra cost or risk for just two nights. Would risk it for a week plus trip but it makes a weekend trip unfeasible (for us anyway)
When these additional requirements were brought in was there a date specified for review? My fear is we've been so slow to let go of extra restrictions.
And lets not forget this was brought in a month ago to stop omicron coming in and now we're the worst.
looks like the UK are reviewing the pre departure test for entry rule at the moment but in the case of Ireland as all EU countries have adopted it - I'd say they won't review it for weeks. The added annoying thing is that alot of countries will allow for the covid recovery cert for entry but Ireland does not as you also need at least a negative antigen test to accompany it - rendering the recovery cert useless so.
All for the gov to be seen to be doing something and to deter Irish people coming home for Christmas, that's all it was. Likewise with restrictions, latest ones haven't worked and cases through the roof.
Someone or groups of people are making an absolute fortune from these PCR/Antigen tests. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if we find out years down the line that members of NPHET or Gov have ties to Randox or similar. Anyway, that's a different conversation.
To answer your question, yes we should be. Who is best and I'd happily to do it today. Local TD's or anyone in particular?
That's actually a good idea. Even take an off the shelf antigen test before getting an official travel one to save some money.
Recently I’ve booked two trips ahead, may have to be refunded/postponed/cancelled as per last year, but here’s hoping. Istanbul city break in March and short stay in Slovenia early May. I’m also long time back booked on an unusual west Europe expedition cruise in August, visiting the lesser known islands/places in England, France, Spain & Portugal.
Have all adopted it???
I know France haven't for one.
Sure I got a negative antigen test and it wasnt even checked. Nor was vaccination cert or locator.
I didn’t think Spain required a PCR/antigen test for entry either?
So every EU country requires a test for entry now on top of the covid cert? I’m so confused.
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