Hey I’m going to be in Istanbul in August and am wondering if I’ll need a COVID test before returning to the states. If I do need one where can I get it and what is the cost?
Posted by
Paris
9547 posts
Yes, since late January, the U.S. has required a negative PCR or antigen test taken within the three days prior to boarding your US-bound flight. Of course it’s possible that that rule may change by August, but that is the rule now.
Posted by
Magyarország / Rep of Texas
17855 posts
You can get it at the Istanbul airport. The recommend you arrive 3 hours prior to flight time. Funny, our own government doesnt accept our own CDC card....
Posted by
Fairfax, VA
763 posts
So what is the USA requirement? Negative test only?
Posted by
Paris
9547 posts
For the moment, yes.
Posted by
Atlanta
2466 posts
Fingers crossed this requirement changes by August! I will be flying home from Venice late August.
Posted by
4509 posts
Any experience with the remotely moderated online testing?
https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxnow-covid-19-ag-at-home-test-kit-2-pack/
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area
5697 posts
I noticed that United's website connects to the Abbott test kit for return to the US.
Posted by
Michigan
42 posts
Delta's website not long ago mentioned special reentry requirements for US citizens returning. I can't find it now. Would it be different from requirements for all other returnees?
Posted by
SE US
2329 posts
Delta's website not long ago mentioned special reentry requirements for US citizens returning. I can't find it now. Would it be different from requirements for all other returnees?
It is the same requirement for all returning US citizens & residents no matter which airline.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-planning-center/know-before-you-go/us-entry-requirements?