Guests departing the US transiting through Canada to the UK
AZOVA provides travellers with all tests needed to meet UK's COVID-19 entry testing requirements including Pre-departure Fit to Fly, Day 2, Day 8, quarantine "Test-to-Release," and return test kits. Entry testing requirements apply to the United Kingdom. Important: testing requirements for countries within the United Kingdom may be different. Please visit the official websites for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to learn each country's testing requirement.
We recommend that you order your tests two weeks in advance of your trip to ensure availability.
Testing requirement for traveling between US and the United Kingdom
If you are flying to the UK, you need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the UK. If you are traveling from the US, you need to choose the Amber test bundle.
If you are flying to the United States, you must get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States. You must show proof of your test results even if you have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
How it works
We’ve provided a simple check list to help you determine which tests you need and to add them to your cart and check out. Be sure to complete your purchase at least two weeks before your trip to ensure availability.
We will ship your tests and instructions for each test to your home address in the United States (delivery not available in Puerto Rico or Guam). RT-PCR test kits for day 2, 5 and 8 are delivered to you with a pre-paid return shipping label addressed to our partner lab in the UK. Be sure to take these tests with you to the UK. Just drop your test kit in a Royal Mail Priority Postbox when it's time to take your test and you’ll receive your results within 24-48 hours from the time the lab receives each kit.
Once you've received your test kits, complete the UK passenger locator form 48 hours before your trip. We'll send you a test reference number for each passenger that needs to be included on your passenger locator form.
Your shipment comes with instructions for when to take each test and each test comes with its own instructions. Take each test at the correct time for pre-departure, day 2, day 8, optional Test-to-Release, and return testing as instructed. The pre-departure and return tests must be observed with video observation.
You will receive a result for each test that you take. Your results come in both a PDF and COVID Credentials™ Health Pass format so you can share them with anyone you want.
When to take your test and send back your sample
Review the following timeline carefully to ensure this test meets your travel needs and when to take your test for travel to the United Kingdom via Canada, which requires proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure.
Order your test at the time of booking your flight or at least 1-2 weeks before you need to take the test to ensure you have it when needed.
Schedule your video observation visit in advance to ensure visit availability for when you need to take your test.
| Take your test and drop off at UPS before cutoff on | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
| Lab receives test on | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | MON | TUE |
| Results available between | TUE – THU | WED – FRI | THU – SAT | FRI – SAT | SAT – MON | MON – WED | TUE – THU |
| For results needed on | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED |
- Do not take your test or drop off your kit on Sunday. UPS does not pick-up or ship on Sunday.
- This test is not recommended for Tuesday or Wednesday travel to destinations that require a 72 hour testing requirement due to weekend shipping limitations.
- It is your responsibility to determine the cutoff time and to get your test kit to the UPS store on time. If you miss the UPS cut-off time for next day air delivery, the lab may not receive your test kit in time for travel.
- For drop off, please only use UPS Store locations. Do not drop off your sample at a pharmacy or convenience store even if it has a UPS drop box. Delivery times will be delayed.
- 99% of test results are reported within 36 hours from the time the lab receives your kit. Plan ahead for weather delays and holidays and please follow all directions to ensure you get your results in time.
AZOVA At-Home RT-PCR Test for pre-departure
- Get results 12–48 hours after the lab receives your test.
- FDA Emergency Use Authorized RT-PCR at-home test.
- Approved for use within the United States only.
- Suitable for travel to most destinations requiring an RT-PCR test.
- Includes video observation (required for travel).
UK Amber Testing Bundle (Day 2 & Day 8 Test)
On arrival in the UK you must quarantine at home or where you are staying for 10 days. You must take an RT-PCR COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8. Follow these rules even if you have been vaccinated. Take your test and drop it in a Royal Mail Priority Postbox in the UK. Each kit comes with a prepaid return shipping label addressed to our partner lab in the UK. Our test satisfies the UK's private testing provider requirement.
Order My Test BundleOptional Day 5 Quarantine Test-to-Release
Exit quarantine early with a negative day 5 test-to-release test. This test does not require video observation; you may complete it on your own. Take your test on day 5 and drop it in a Royal Mail Priority Postbox in the UK. Comes with a prepaid return shipping label addressed to our partner lab in the UK.
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AZOVA Fit-to-Fly At-Home RT-PCR return test
- Get results 12–48 hours after the lab receives your test.
- FDA Emergency Use Authorized RT-PCR at-home test.
- Approved for use within the United States only.
- Suitable for travel to most destinations requiring an RT-PCR test.
- Includes video observation (required for travel).
United Kingdom Entry Testing Requirements for the United States
1. Testing Before Arrival
You must have proof of a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test before traveling to England. You must take the test within the 3 days before your departure day. For example, if you travel directly to England on Friday, you must take the test on the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. AZOVA provides all the testing you need to meet these requirements.
2. Testing & Quarantine After Arrival
For United States travellers, on arrival in the UK you must quarantine at home or where you are staying for 10 days. You must take an RT-PCR COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on day 8 (the day you arrive is considered day 0). This is because the United States The quarantine period can be reduced by getting a negative result using the optional Test-to-Release scheme on day 5 of your arrival. You must still take a day 8 test even if you take a day 5 Test-to-Release test.
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+1 (844) 692–9682