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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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10 Dec 2021 / United Kingdom
All travellers arriving in the UK must now present proof of a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours before their arrival, unless medically or work exempt.
To meet the criteria, the test must meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.
This could include tests such as:
- a nucleic acid test, including a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or derivative technologies, including loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) tests
- an antigen test, such as a test from a lateral flow device
Seafarers with a valid SID are currently exempt from testing requirement. However, we strongly advise checking with airlines and/or your travel agent, especially if arriving from a red/amber list country, as there may be additional regulations that apply in the departure country or you may be flying through a country that requires a negative test even for transit to allow boarding.
In Scotland, seafarers that are returning to Scotland for a “period of leave” will not be exempt from this requirement if arriving by air or not on a contract within the common travel area.
The pre-arrival test is in addition to the existing PCR test to be taken within the first two days following arrival in the UK, and the requirement to self-isolate until a negative result of the post-arrival PCR test is received.
For further details and updates, as well as information about seafarer exemptions to general public rules and assistance in ensuring smooth operations in the United Kingdom, contact GAC UK at [email protected]