12/24/2023 0 Comments Affinity plus locations![]() A PCR test on the second day before departure.Thankfully requirements for those travelling from Singapore have been relaxed recently, with the following now required: Those taking a pre-departure test for travel to mainland China have had a complex series of requirements to fulfil over the last few years, at one point comprising three pre-departure tests (2 x PCR and 1 x PCR plus serology). The best promised turnaround time we’ve seen quoted for a regularly-priced PCR test is within 12 hours of your swab, via MyDoctor SG at S$80.įor rapid tests within 6 hours, which cost significantly more, see our rundown of options here. We’ve never waited more than 24 hours for a standard clinic PCR test result in Singapore. ![]() AcuMed offers a $145.52 in-clinic PCR test rate for two travellers, which is $72.76 per pax.Ĭlinics generally offer a 24-hour turnaround time for test results, though you may see some quote up to 48 hours.(Photo: MainlyMiles) Cost of COVID-19 pre-departure PCR testsįor families or groups all needing a pre-departure PCR test at the same time, there are also some discounts available with some providers: Swab Station SG offers S$78 pre-departure PCR tests in Singapore at six locations, including this one in Bedok. Note: Government-paid swabs are not allowed to be used for the issuance of pre-departure COVID-19 certificates. We contacted over 30 major providers, covering around 300 of the 800+ clinics in Singapore offering pre-departure COVID-19 PCR tests, to check their effective rates as of 17th June 2022. Within a 10-minute walk of our own place in East Coast, for example, there are 22 approved PCR testing facilities alone, so you shouldn’t have to go far from your home or office to take the test. These continually updated lists will not only tell you which clinics are approved, but also their contact number, address and opening hours. List of approved COVID-19 test providers in Singapore There are over 800 approved clinics and hospitals across Singapore where you can get a COVID-19 pre-departure PCR test and over 1,100 that should provide an acceptable pre-departure ART test certificate. Some other countries like Japan and Taiwan also require pre-departure testing, if you are eligible to enter. Testing before travelling to selected countriesīased on fully vaccinated travellers departing from Singapore by air Country You’ll be subject to the following pre-departure testing requirements when travelling to some of these popular countries: ![]() Some countries apply a number of days (rather than hours) principle, while some apply the requirement to your arrival time, not departure, so do be careful.Ĭheck country requirements at the IATA Timatic database ![]() Your pre-departure test must typically be conducted within 24 hours to 3 days of your scheduled flight departure time, depending on the test type and your destination country, though do check the exact rules for your routing. Rates for PCR tests now start at S$50, while you can pick up an approved ART test from S$18, or S$9 via video call at home (where you provide your own approved test kit, costing a further S$5 or so).įor those phobic of the nasal swab process, there are also saliva-based PCR tests available from S$90, valid for travel to selected countries.
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