So I’m really confused on the different tests. What test can I do to come back to the US? Found a place that does PCR tests, are these the correct tests? Says that it is for international travel. Can anybody recommend something or a place?
With all the changes in Germany is just getting more confusing.
Thank you,
Sean
The CDC website has the answer to this question-
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
It is under "what types of tests are acceptable under this order?"
You must be tested with a viral test that could be either an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Examples of available NAATs for SARS-CoV-2 include but are not restricted to reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), transcription-mediated amplification (TMA), nicking enzyme amplification reaction (NEAR), and helicase-dependent amplification (HDA). The test used must be authorized for use by the relevant national authority for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the country where the test is administered. A viral test conducted for U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) personnel, including DOD contractors, dependents, and other U.S. government employees, and tested by a DOD laboratory located in a foreign country also meets the requirements of the Order.
Most of the ones I saw for "international travel" in Germany run about 50 Euros-90 Euros and are RT PCR ones. Usually it will say it is somewhere when you go to book the test. But be sure it is really one of the ones listed since that is what we accept.
I used these guys (booked the International Travel) one specifically. Had it done on a Thursday, results by Friday night. Left Germany on Saturday. It was pretty convenient and there wasn't a line (though that was about 3 weeks ago now)-
https://covidzentrum.de/en/
I am surprised you couldn't get a 15 minute 25 euro antigen test in Germany. Cause thats all you need. Travel or not travel marketed, doesn't matter.
I used these guys (booked the International Travel) one specifically. Had it done on a Thursday, results by Friday night. Left Germany on Saturday. It was pretty convenient and there wasn't a line (though that was about 3 weeks ago now)-
https://covidzentrum.de/en/
That is who I was looking at. This perfect.
I also saw the free rapid tests, but still unsure if they will be ok to come back.
Thank you for the answers.
I understood that an antigen rapid test or pcr will do. If vaccinated test can be up to three days before flight. If unvaccinated test must be one day before.
The rule is so simple and straight forward that people keep looking for the catch
There is no catch, basically any test you want, either 1 or 3 days prior to departure.
Getting a $60, wait till tomorrow PCR test does you no better than the $25 ready in 15 min antigen test.
I am confident because I have entered the US 3 times this way in the last 3 months (last time was today).
