Champions League Final | Travel Requirements + COVID Tests

[M18CTID]

It’s all a mess! This Govt page specifically on the final says PCR test for return home:

Champions League final: travel advice

Advice for fans travelling to Portugal for the 2021 UEFA Champions League final in May.

www.gov.uk

It is!
I didn’t read the below as PCR to return home though. Just that you can use your outward PCR test for the return if it’s within 72 hours:

• if you are returning to the UK within 72 hours, you can use the result of the COVID-19 test that you take in the UK before you travel. You must depart for the UK within 72 hours of when you took the test

 

[Silva top]

Get a test after 1pm Thursday that will deliver a fit to fly test before you go

also book the 2 day return test before you go

you can get both for £125 here:

Champions League Final Tests | Blindspot Global

In Partnership With Manchester City FC Supporters Club Champions League Final 2021Day 2 & Fit To Fly Tests Fans who are attending the Champions League Final 2021 in Lisbon Portugal are required to purchase and complete a Fit To Fly...

www.blindspotglobal.com

I’m getting mine delivered with a drop off to the clinic Friday morning for a Friday night certificate. 2 day test can be done when you get back but you need proof you’ve purchased it to travel

Hi mike 1923
Thank you very much for your help. I have just booked the two tests. I could not get into the company to book, as it said they were "out of stock" but after using your thread it allowed me to book the tests.

 

[LucienMettomo]

Hi guys. We’re travelling Friday - Sunday and have a dam health PCR test booked Thursday which from what I can gather should cover us for the return flight. Does anyone know which test is required for the 2 day allowance? Does this need to be another PCR or can it be antigen? Thanks in advance.

 

[Blue Mooner]

I don't have faith in any of the turnaround times being quoted I have a test Weds pm with a 24hr turnaround which should be back in time for the official flight Sat morning.

I've then booked PCR test for Thursday afternoon with a 24hr turnaround guarantee to cover me for entry to the ground on Sat and return entry to the UK

With work commitments I couldn't find a same day pcr test and for me just having the Thursday leaves little to no margin for error if they don't meet the 24hr turnaround time.

The expectations here are ridiculous in my opinion. If the stipulation was 3 days it would be much more straightforward. I don't see why the tests have to be measured in hours.

 

[Mustafa53]

Please can people share information about who they're testing with?

I know there's a lot in the other thread but it would be good to have a separate thread for information on this front.

I'm travelling on the official trip. I'd booked a Friday morning test with DAM health who have since changed their guarantee from the same day to 24 hours. They offered me a full refund and waivered the admin fee.

I'm thinking of using Blindspot Global as an alternative as Kevin Parker (head of the OSC) is recommending them.

Hey all

I’ve booked a test with a place in Oldham. £100 for PCR test if i go on Thursday n results to me by Fri night
However they’ve also offered me testing at my home or work for £110 to save me hassle... Wolstenholme pharmacy on google is how I found them.
01706847108 or promptprescription@gmail.com is contacts on there

 

[Mustafa53]

Hi guys. We’re travelling Friday - Sunday and have a dam health PCR test booked Thursday which from what I can gather should cover us for the return flight. Does anyone know which test is required for the 2 day allowance? Does this need to be another PCR or can it be antigen? Thanks in advance.

Needs to be PCR from what the pharmacist at Wolstenholme told me. Booked for 2pm Thursday which will cover my return

 

[Mustafa53]

Has anyone on here been able to get hold of Dam Health? I’ve phoned 4 times to try and rearrange my test and had no answer !

I gave up and went for Wolstenholme pharmacy who replied via email within minutes
Brother messaged on Facebook and got reply as well

 

[East Level 2]

It will be Tuesday. Day 0 is classed as the day you arrive back in UK, so Sunday.

On or before day 2 the day you land being day zero

Cheers for the answers. I'll get the tests booked.

 

[The Boys In Blue]

fly friday at 14:30. booked the test through DAM health who said i will get the results back same day. worst case scenario will be 24 hours which is still before i fly.

Yeah I'd say that the test you have in the UK will cover you for your return home and getting into the ground mate.

What time is your flight out though? Will you get the PCR test result back in time?

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

I think this unnecessarily muddies the waters (waters which are already very muddy).

That link is advice issued by the Embassy and Consulate in Portugal. I think they produce something like this every time an English club makes a European final?

The final itself is a red herring.
People need to ensure they following the correct entry requirements and procedures to get into Portugal.

Entry requirements - Portugal travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

People then need to ensure they follow the correct entry requirements and procedures to get into the UK.

Entering the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Entering the UK: Before you leave for the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before you travel to England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

I did say don't shoot the messenger ;)
I posted as it seems to provide answers to most things - I can't be held responsible for the ineptitude of the person writing it.
I'm covered as I'm testing in the UK Wednesday to make CERTAIN I get on my flight and into the stadium. I'm testing again Friday prior to flying to cover my return trip.

 

[Corky]

Hi guys. We’re travelling Friday - Sunday and have a dam health PCR test booked Thursday which from what I can gather should cover us for the return flight. Does anyone know which test is required for the 2 day allowance? Does this need to be another PCR or can it be antigen? Thanks in advance.

No idea, just know it as the day 2 test (can be done earlier) they send it by post, and you send it back:

https://www.find-travel-test-provider.service.gov.uk/test-type/green

 

[mancit1]

I have registered today with Blindspot via the City CL link. £125 for both tests. Says you can drop it off on canal st between 6-10am Thur or Friday. Given its a link they must guarantee results to allow us to fly if negative or worthless exercise.
Blinspots own page says tests sold out but go in via the link and you can still register.

UCL Day 2 & Pre-Departure / Fit To Fly Tests | Blindspot Global

Day 2 Test (mandatory upon arrival back in the UK) If you are arriving into England, Scotland or Wales from a green country, and haven’t travelled via an amber or a red country, you are legally required to take a PCR Covid-19 test on or before Day 2 following your arrival in the UK. If you...

www.blindspotglobal.com

 

[feedthegoat27]

I did say don't shoot the messenger ;)
I posted as it seems to provide answers to most things - I can't be held responsible for the ineptitude of the person writing it.
I'm covered as I'm testing in the UK Wednesday to make CERTAIN I get on my flight and into the stadium. I'm testing again Friday prior to flying to cover my return trip.

Yeah apologies, the 'muddy water' comments was aimed at the article rather than at you posting it, I should've made that clearer.

There's some good general advice in it, so in that respect it's a handy tool. Need to make sure I'm hungry at 9pm :)

But as it's been produced by the Embassy and Consulate, I don't think they are 100% accurate on their Covid test comments. Which means the Gov posting the article is irresponsible when it has advice that directly contradicts their formal stance on coming and going.

Always go directly to the trusted official source....in this case the links I posted above, where it states exactly what is needed to get into Portugal, and to get back into the UK. Anything else should be treated as rumours/gossip or unofficial guidance/advice.

 

[RACHACE]

There are a few clinics in Lisbon (we're in Lisbon from Wednesday to Saturday) that do PCR tests.
I'm thinking we might be best getting one done in Lisbon on the Thursday specifically for access into the stadium rather than taking a risk on the lateral flow or antigen test being OK.

Annoying though because surely a negative PCR test done to get into Portugal with a negative lateral flow or antigen test done on the morning of the game would be enough to get us into the stadium.

 

[denTTony]

there are the two Locator forms that we need to complete. For the return i believe you can complete this on Friday but for the Portugese form, you need your flights & seat number which means you can only complete this when you arrive at Mcr Airport on Sat morning ... and of course couldnt then print it

is this correct ?

 

[LucienMettomo]

This 72 hour stuff is worrying as the original government advice was simply 3 days with no set time. We fly back on Sunday @ 2.50pm and our tests are 9am Thursday. Sorry as this question is flying about a lot but am I right in thinking this won’t cover us now? Thanks

 

[HibbertStreetKid]

I did say don't shoot the messenger ;)
I posted as it seems to provide answers to most things - I can't be held responsible for the ineptitude of the person writing it.
I'm covered as I'm testing in the UK Wednesday to make CERTAIN I get on my flight and into the stadium. I'm testing again Friday prior to flying to cover my return trip.

Word of caution W J, stadium entry requirements for a PCR test are within 72 hours prior to kick off which means your weds test would have to be taken after 8pm.

The whole testing requirements are a farce.

 

[Indaparkside]

Hi lads sorry thick as pig shit I am having my test 6-20 am Thursday 27th guaranteed same day results by email. Do I have to do the return one before I leave Porto on the Sunday or when we get home

 

[feedthegoat27]

This 72 hour stuff is worrying as the original government advice was simply 3 days with no set time. We fly back on Sunday @ 2.50pm and our tests are 9am Thursday. Sorry as this question is flying about a lot but am I right in thinking this won’t cover us now? Thanks

The Government advice hasn't changed for the requirements coming home.


Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before you travel to England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

[Indaparkside]

The Government advice hasn't changed for the requirements coming home.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before you travel to England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Hi pal so reading that mine done Thursday come back Sunday will cover that then don’t need 2 test just the Thursday one