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Where to get a COVID-19 test when travelling to America from the UK?

Jun 14, 2021

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With travel opening up between America and the United Kingdom, people constantly ask us where to get a COVID-19 PCR test that will be accepted for entry into the United States of America.

In this article, we will outline the travel requirements for entry to the United States from the United Kingdom and our recommendations for the best company to use for a travel PCR Test.


America Travel Requirements


Travelling to the USA has become more complicated than ever, as with all countries, due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place. All travellers are required to take at RT-PCR Test to confirm they do not have COVID-19 before travelling to the United States. A PCR test is a Polymerase Chain Reaction test that essentially amplifies the swab specimen to check if COVID-19 is present on the sample.

This test should be taken roughly 48 to 72 hours before travel. Step by step:

  • Book a COVID-19 test from an authorised provider

  • Attend the clinic for a PCR Swab to the back of the throat and nose

  • Make sure the test is taken no earlier than 72 hours to make sure it is within the correct time frame for travel

  • Get your results sent to you via email

  • Show your results at the airport in the UK before departure

  • Show your results once arriving in the USA also


USA PCR Test for Travel: Top Tips



  1. Check Reviews
    Many people miss their flights because their results don’t arrive on time, so we recommend you always check the reviews of the company you are booking with.

  2. Book with USA Embassy Approved provider – Check on the USA embassy for the list of approved providers. Harley Medic International is our top pick from that list

  3. Make sure results are within the 72 – 48 hours gap before travel and no earlier


Print of your results – make sure to print your results to avoid your phone running out of battery and you not having access to them!


Harley Medic International rated as the best provider


We went through the list of government-approved providers on the USA embassy and UK government website and our top pick was Harley Medic International

  1. They have the most clinic locations, meaning you have more choice in choosing where you can get tested

  2. They are rated at 4.6 ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot and 4.3 ‘Great’ on Google reviews by over 300 travellers

  3. Their prices are affordable

  4. They guarantee results with the correct time frame

  5. They have a requirement list on their fit to fly covid test page where you can find your requirements for travel!


Their COO, Adonis Hakkim stated the company is one of the fastest-growing test centres because they offer “a fast, affordable and reliable service, that is unmatched by other providers.” After we used Harley Medic for our most recent trip back to America, we can also confirm this is true and would highly recommend their service!

If you would like to book a COVID-19 test with Harley Medic, you can go to their PCR Test for Travel page.

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