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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"It’s a shambles , can’t understand how these decisions can be made on a Saturday night and start on Monday midnight .
So many people abroad who are stressing now "
Quite right. The clinics and Drs here are so so busy with all the rule changes etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just announced by uk , need to take a test before flying back to uk.
Also need test when you return .... where will it end"
I thought this was how it was back in September ?? |
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"Just announced by uk , need to take a test before flying back to uk.
Also need test when you return .... where will it end
I thought this was how it was back in September ??"
It was not a huge issue |
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One week ago people returning from uk only needed a lateral flow test on day 2 of return ... £20
Now they need a test 2 days before return £20 , pcr 2 days after return £50 .
And Scottish government pushing for a day 8 return test £50 .
Not stingy by any means but where does it end.
Feel sorry for families with maybe 4 or 5 people |
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Actually didn’t start this about money, that’s not the issue.
Just worry that they change things so quickly that I don’t know what will happen next , tomorrow they could say we need to isolate for ten days or stop us flying , it’s just a crazy time |
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"Where do we buy the test kits from? In PDI?'"
In Lanzarote in Sept they done it in the hotel, went done the test went to bar, text in about an hour went to reception for certificate then to bar then to pool |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"Actually didn’t start this about money, that’s not the issue.
Just worry that they change things so quickly that I don’t know what will happen next , tomorrow they could say we need to isolate for ten days or stop us flying , it’s just a crazy time "
I agree 100% with you. It's a crazy time and going to get crazier, Miss Eden_GC Xx |
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"Actually didn’t start this about money, that’s not the issue.
Just worry that they change things so quickly that I don’t know what will happen next , tomorrow they could say we need to isolate for ten days or stop us flying , it’s just a crazy time "
Yes, or Spain could say we need a negative PCR to enter, regardless of vaccination status x |
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"Actually didn’t start this about money, that’s not the issue.
Just worry that they change things so quickly that I don’t know what will happen next , tomorrow they could say we need to isolate for ten days or stop us flying , it’s just a crazy time
Yes, or Spain could say we need a negative PCR to enter, regardless of vaccination status x"
We're on our way back to Spain on Monday, via France, and the French just introduced a testing requirement to enter even if vaccinated. Announced Weds/Thurs and came into effect today! |
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By *UNSUMMERMan
over a year ago
Bromsgrove / Gran Canaria |
"One week ago people returning from uk only needed a lateral flow test on day 2 of return ... £20
Now they need a test 2 days before return £20 , pcr 2 days after return £50 .
And Scottish government pushing for a day 8 return test £50 .
Not stingy by any means but where does it end.
Feel sorry for families with maybe 4 or 5 people "
I had ordered my £20 test nice and early like the government said to do next day all changed, so £20 in the bin and £39 for PCR just hoping things don’t change before 14th dec as want to show my girlfriend the dunes wink wink |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
I have to be honest I'm completely confused now.
I've booked a PCR test for the day after I land back in the UK (22nd)
Do I need to take a test in Gran Canaria before I return home?
Finally do I need a test before I fly our next Saturday (11th)? |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"I have to be honest I'm completely confused now.
I've booked a PCR test for the day after I land back in the UK (22nd)
Do I need to take a test in Gran Canaria before I return home?
Finally do I need a test before I fly our next Saturday (11th)? "
You do not need to test before going to PDI if you are double jabbed.
You DO now need to test before coming back and will still need to test when you get back |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
"I have to be honest I'm completely confused now.
I've booked a PCR test for the day after I land back in the UK (22nd)
Do I need to take a test in Gran Canaria before I return home?
Finally do I need a test before I fly our next Saturday (11th)?
You do not need to test before going to PDI if you are double jabbed.
You DO now need to test before coming back and will still need to test when you get back"
OK, thanks very much for the info. People are saying all kinds of things elsewhere. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I have to be honest I'm completely confused now.
I've booked a PCR test for the day after I land back in the UK (22nd)
Do I need to take a test in Gran Canaria before I return home?
Finally do I need a test before I fly our next Saturday (11th)?
You do not need to test before going to PDI if you are double jabbed.
You DO now need to test before coming back and will still need to test when you get back
OK, thanks very much for the info. People are saying all kinds of things elsewhere. "
Check on gov.uk site for correct information  |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
"I have to be honest I'm completely confused now.
I've booked a PCR test for the day after I land back in the UK (22nd)
Do I need to take a test in Gran Canaria before I return home?
Finally do I need a test before I fly our next Saturday (11th)?
You do not need to test before going to PDI if you are double jabbed.
You DO now need to test before coming back and will still need to test when you get back
OK, thanks very much for the info. People are saying all kinds of things elsewhere.
Check on gov.uk site for correct information "
Sometimes that's easier said than done. Especially if you haven't got a couple of hours free. |
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By *heccoCouple
over a year ago
Normandy France |
Unbelievable... they said after two jabs we would be ok to travel anywhere, now they want a third had to keep our Covid travel passport active.... NOW they want tests both ways.... So remind me again what the jabs were for ???? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Unbelievable... they said after two jabs we would be ok to travel anywhere, now they want a third had to keep our Covid travel passport active.... NOW they want tests both ways.... So remind me again what the jabs were for ????"
To protect the antivax idiots from catching it and dying from it, simple as that  |
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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago
North Lakes and Manchester |
"So staying at gold where can we get tested before returning home "
5 mins walk towards yumbo, turn right and doctors on corner we’re doing tests in October (Policlinica, right opposite yumbo) and at moment you only need lateral flow … don’t know how much though |
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"Unbelievable... they said after two jabs we would be ok to travel anywhere, now they want a third had to keep our Covid travel passport active.... NOW they want tests both ways.... So remind me again what the jabs were for ????
To protect the antivax idiots from catching it and dying from it, simple as that "
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"Unbelievable... they said after two jabs we would be ok to travel anywhere, now they want a third had to keep our Covid travel passport active.... NOW they want tests both ways.... So remind me again what the jabs were for ????"
I totally agree it's shocking this strain don't even give you breathing problems it's symptoms are like a cold so God knows how that's going to put a strain on NHS I think it's just another way to rake in cash it's all a con !
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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago
sandwell |
"Unbelievable... they said after two jabs we would be ok to travel anywhere, now they want a third had to keep our Covid travel passport active.... NOW they want tests both ways.... So remind me again what the jabs were for ????
To protect the antivax idiots from catching it and dying from it, simple as that "
Not strictly true TBH. That's what masks are for.
The vaccine is to keep the vaccinated out of hospital beds (and the mortuary)so there is more room to try and keep the antivax idiots alive. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We always book last minute to minimise any changes that would effect us, it does limit our choices, but we always seem to manage to have a great holiday   |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I may or may not agree with you. but there's a Covid forum on here, so maybe we should limit discussion in the Spain forum to Spain specific stuff?"
This is Spain specific. Many people on here are going to PDI, so this is a good place for them to share information, about travel requirements, testing etc |
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"This is Spain specific. Many people on here are going to PDI, so this is a good place for them to share information, about travel requirements, testing etc "
Sorry, yes, that's what I meant. However discussions about whether the new tests are reasonable or not is probably best done in the Covid forum. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"This is Spain specific. Many people on here are going to PDI, so this is a good place for them to share information, about travel requirements, testing etc
Sorry, yes, that's what I meant. However discussions about whether the new tests are reasonable or not is probably best done in the Covid forum."
Ok |
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By *annottsMan
over a year ago
Nottingham |
Been to PDI twice this year and both times had to have a test before I returned home and another after arriving home. It’s a bit of a hassle but not enough to stop me going. It’s a lot easier than some think and worth it for a great holiday. Only lateral flow required before you return home and you can buy one here in the U.K. and take it with you. |
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"Where do we buy the test kits from? In PDI?'
You will need to go to a clinic or Drs to have the PCR to return home. "
You only need a Lateral Flow test prior to departing Spain not the more expensive PCR.
You do still also need a day 2 PCR test in the UK on your return. |
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"Has anyone heard of anyone who tested positive on their pre-leaving lateral flow ? What do they have to do ?"
I asked this last time i was abroad in September, basically is you test positive the authority's put you into isolation, where i don't know. But i did check with my insurance company would i becocovered for reparatriation |
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"Has anyone heard of anyone who tested positive on their pre-leaving lateral flow ? What do they have to do ?"
Yes friends of mine did while staying at Playa del Sol hotel, and although it was full the authorities ordered the hotel to put them up for 10 days, they were quarantined in their room and they had to phone hotel receptionist all their requirements and left outside their room |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Been to PDI twice this year and both times had to have a test before I returned home and another after arriving home. It’s a bit of a hassle but not enough to stop me going. It’s a lot easier than some think and worth it for a great holiday. Only lateral flow required before you return home and you can buy one here in the U.K. and take it with you."
If you buy it in the UK and take it with you, how can you get the test result certified before you return? I believed you had to have proof that the test was taken within 48hrs of your return flight, so if you bought one in the UK and took it with you, how can you do that?
Asking for a friend |
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Could be worse..
Several countries now require a test before entry... Eg France and Italy.
At least this is not the case at the mo
Tbh we have test kits arriving in a couple of days just in case. Hedging our bets etc.
Flying Thursday now
Good luck everyone
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By *annottsMan
over a year ago
Nottingham |
"Been to PDI twice this year and both times had to have a test before I returned home and another after arriving home. It’s a bit of a hassle but not enough to stop me going. It’s a lot easier than some think and worth it for a great holiday. Only lateral flow required before you return home and you can buy one here in the U.K. and take it with you.
If you buy it in the UK and take it with you, how can you get the test result certified before you return? I believed you had to have proof that the test was taken within 48hrs of your return flight, so if you bought one in the UK and took it with you, how can you do that?
Asking for a friend "
You upload a pic of the test to their website and they e-mail you the certificate to say it is clear. Chronomics is the company I used. |
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By *exy BeckyCouple
over a year ago
near Agde, France |
"I'm very confused.
Want to go to France
I need a PCR test or lateral flow?
Where do I get one in France?
Where do I get one in UK?"
You're on the Spain Forum..!
Try the Gov.uk site, all the info is there.. |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
There is a testing facility at the Las Palmas airport. They are called Eurofins. They do PCR and antigen tests.
€29.17 for an antigen test with results in 20 - 30 minutes.
You can make an appointment online and pay by card at the desk. Whilst you can make an appointment at the desk you will be put behind people with prebooked appointments.
You will find them right at the end of the buildings opposite check in desks 125/126.
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
My first attempt was at San Roque Maleneros. Stood for 2 hours in the freezing wind without progressing one place in the queue. Gave up and went home.
Prices were €40 for antigen and €140 for PCR.
It was a holiday on Monday so all the labs were closed. There is another holiday on Wednesday 8 December 2021 so expect labs to be closed then as well.
To travel back to the UK:
"The test must meet performance standards of =97% specificity, =80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.
This could include tests such as:
a nucleic acid test, including a PCR test
a LAMP test
an antigen test, such as an LFD (lateral flow device) test" -Gov.UK
This antigen test cost me €29.17. |
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"My first attempt was at San Roque Maleneros. Stood for 2 hours in the freezing wind without progressing one place in the queue. Gave up and went home.
Prices were €40 for antigen and €140 for PCR.
It was a holiday on Monday so all the labs were closed. There is another holiday on Wednesday 8 December 2021 so expect labs to be closed then as well.
To travel back to the UK:
"The test must meet performance standards of =97% specificity, =80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.
This could include tests such as:
a nucleic acid test, including a PCR test
a LAMP test
an antigen test, such as an LFD (lateral flow device) test" -Gov.UK
This antigen test cost me €29.17."
We’ve used eurofin at Alicante Airport for return antigen test, also pre booked online….not problems at all, just need to arrive for your flight earlier |
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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago
PDI 12-26th Nov 24 |
"My first attempt was at San Roque Maleneros. Stood for 2 hours in the freezing wind without progressing one place in the queue. Gave up and went home.
Prices were €40 for antigen and €140 for PCR.
It was a holiday on Monday so all the labs were closed. There is another holiday on Wednesday 8 December 2021 so expect labs to be closed then as well.
To travel back to the UK:
"The test must meet performance standards of =97% specificity, =80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.
This could include tests such as:
a nucleic acid test, including a PCR test
a LAMP test
an antigen test, such as an LFD (lateral flow device) test" -Gov.UK
This antigen test cost me €29.17."
You need to make an appointment at San Roque they do all the appointment first then the walk-ins
If you are staying in an hotel they have qr code to scan to make the appointment using that and it's €10 unless they changed it |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"My first attempt was at San Roque Maleneros. Stood for 2 hours in the freezing wind without progressing one place in the queue. Gave up and went home.
Prices were €40 for antigen and €140 for PCR.
It was a holiday on Monday so all the labs were closed. There is another holiday on Wednesday 8 December 2021 so expect labs to be closed then as well.
To travel back to the UK:
"The test must meet performance standards of =97% specificity, =80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.
This could include tests such as:
a nucleic acid test, including a PCR test
a LAMP test
an antigen test, such as an LFD (lateral flow device) test" -Gov.UK
This antigen test cost me €29.17.
You need to make an appointment at San Roque they do all the appointment first then the walk-ins
If you are staying in an hotel they have qr code to scan to make the appointment using that and it's €10 unless they changed it"
If you don't book an appointment you will never get in. Some people stood for more than 2 hours and had an appointment. |
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By *UNSUMMERMan
over a year ago
Bromsgrove / Gran Canaria |
I got a day 2 test from boots.com before gov changed it to pcr thought I could take it with me but boots said it’s codes are now void and can’t be used also can’t be used out side of uk. Big sign on site saying orders outside of uk will be cancelled uk only. Be careful or you may buy twice. Flying out Tuesday unless they add pcr to fly out then will be screwed as will have no time to post |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
The advisory health bodies have long been saying that we need to focus on hospitalisations and not number of infections.
Reports coming out of South Africa indicate that Omicron is a mild variation and that most of the people who tested positive only sought medical advice because they had something else as well.
Right now we have a situation where a person tests negative, gets on a flight with other people who tested negative and then needs to test at the other end of the flight to see if they contracted Covid-19 from the other negative passengers.
This all well and good except that the testing centers in the UK have now been overwhelmed and are taking days to process the tests.
If we are going to impose travel restrictions for a virus that has the same symptoms as the common cold are we going to impose restrictions for the common cold too?
I am very pro restrictions and vaccinations etc. but am struggling to believe that this is still about fighting a virus. |
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Well i am back in uk .. did send pcr test to lab .. but anyone of my friends who knows who is covid negative could do that test for me .. it is all bit of bull shit .. i dont break uk low .but all this just dont make any sense to me .. |
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By *agman1Man
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Well i am back in uk .. did send pcr test to lab .. but anyone of my friends who knows who is covid negative could do that test for me .. it is all bit of bull shit .. i dont break uk low .but all this just dont make any sense to me .. "
Oh dear,thought you were in PDI till the 12th of December, Lola x |
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Day 2 pcr test result when you back in uk can be sorted more faster if you use drop box .. result same day .. didnt know about it ..so 2nd day selfisoted at home still didnt get result back .. fcking crazy ..  |
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"Well i am back in uk .. did send pcr test to lab .. but anyone of my friends who knows who is covid negative could do that test for me .. it is all bit of bull shit .. i dont break uk low .but all this just dont make any sense to me ..
Oh dear,thought you were in PDI till the 12th of December, Lola x"
Had to cancel rest of the holiday my work will not be happy if i will not be back in time .new rules fcked my holiday |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"According to our news source pre-departure tests coming back into the UK no longer required as of 4:00am on Friday 7/1/2022."
At present, this only applies to England.
As yet a test is still required if coming into Scotland. Hope it changes before the end of March |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"According to our news source pre-departure tests coming back into the UK no longer required as of 4:00am on Friday 7/1/2022.
At present, this only applies to England.
As yet a test is still required if coming into Scotland. Hope it changes before the end of March "
What happens if you fly into England then travel to Scotland?
Yes hopefully the rest will follow suit |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"According to our news source pre-departure tests coming back into the UK no longer required as of 4:00am on Friday 7/1/2022.
At present, this only applies to England.
As yet a test is still required if coming into Scotland. Hope it changes before the end of March
What happens if you fly into England then travel to Scotland?
Yes hopefully the rest will follow suit "
Nothing to stop us but our flights are already booked lol.
It really is stupid that we could do it though |
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By *agman1Man
over a year ago
Glasgow |
I think Scotland will fall in line with English regulations as they have previously as it doesn't make sense to have varying entry requirements.
Hope it happens before I fly on the 3rd February.
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