I am wondering where is the best place in Rome to get tested for Covid for my return flight to the United States. I don’t want to wait until Sunday morning at the Rome airport.
I have been reading that there are tents at the different train stations in Italy. I am unable to tell if appointments are needed or not. Does anybody know how long the average wait at one of these red cross tents is?
What about booking at a pharmacy?
Thank you in advance.
Julie
No need to book at Pharmacies, but a call before arriving is recommended. Note down the number from the list i linked and Ask one of the hotel where you are staying to make the call.
I doubt the Red Cross takes appointments when making free tests, but since you'll be passing through Florence station...
Here's a link from Romewise: https://www.romewise.com/can-you-travel-to-rome.html#where-pcr-test-rome
You can also take the test at the FCO airport; just allow extra time.
If going to the airport, I've been told to plan around an extra 30 minutes for the airport test. I also heard that there is a test center in the Termini station. I've also noticed there is a hospital south east of the Colloseum that is testing - Ospedale San Giovanni Addolorata.
One thing to consider, and what my Plan A is: Check out https://www.ellumehealth.com/ for your particular situation (Delta is partnering with them, I don't know what other airlines are doing but suspect it will be universally accepted by US airlines since it qualifies under the US entrance requirments).
You must purchase the test and setup the app before you leave for your trip. Up to 72 hours before you return home, you take the test from your hotel with a prescheduled video proctor and get certified test results within 15 minutes via your smart phone.
Delta has links directly via their website to purchase for $50+S&H however CVS currently has them on sale for about $30 which includes S&H and then you just purchase the proctor independently for $15. My understanding is that multiple people can do a test together via one proctor session so you can save some money and time going this route.
HTH
Hello
I am checking to see if anyone has used the Ellume Health home test? We would like to use it as well, but are concerned it will not be accepted. We will be returning to the states using Air Canada.
Thank
