Every day and because of the new Coronavirus pandemic, there is no shortage of updates regarding travel and also those that are international. The test can also make this trip and the lives of those who need to travel easier. It is an entry condition that is increasingly being imposed by several countries.

Each country has its own rules. By presenting a negative test for COVID-19, the traveler will be allowed to travel to places that are already open to visitors. There is still the risk that, when disembarking at a certain destination, you will have to be quarantined. The recommendation of health bodies is to avoid unnecessary travel.

However, the frequency of flights or the number of passengers is gradually increasing. In this reality, several doubts arise, such as what these flights are taking place, what precautions should be taken with the companies, the airport authorities and the passengers themselves, how they should behave throughout the entire travel process, inside an aircraft.

If you need to undertake an essential trip during this pandemic, it is very important to be up to date with all the requirements for entry into a country, so as not to have problems just before boarding. Having a test for the new Coronavirus could be an emergency that is being imposed, with each country paying attention to all requirements.

In most cases, travel COVID-19 testing must be done between 72 and 96 hours before boarding the aircraft. Travelers should always check with airlines or consulates in each country. Keep in mind that each laboratory that tests for COVID-19 has its own deadline for delivering results. On average, it takes up to 2 days to get this answer.

Travel insurance in times of pandemic 

Until recently, travel insurance was something that could not be missing on a trip, for some countries abroad and with the pandemic it has become even more important. However, do you know if travel insurance covers this illness while traveling. Given the possibility of contracting this disease or others while traveling, insurance is of fundamental importance.

It is strongly recommended that you purchase airline tickets at rates that allow for a rescheduling of dates, that is, you should choose those trips that can allow for a rescheduling or cancellation that is free of charge. The least we can do on a trip is to hire a travel insurance service.

This insurance must cover all expenses associated with protecting our health and associated with the new coronavirus. In Brazil, there are some insurance companies that cover the COVID-19 test or hospitalization with this disease in a foreign country. It is an important refund and travelers need to know some details on this trip.

In a situation where, on a trip, you are infected with the Coronavirus, go to a hospital and there it is confirmed that the traveler is infected, it will be from that moment on that your travel insurance will no longer be valid, with any of the expenses from then on, being paid out of the traveler's pocket. Because of this, it is very important to pay attention to the type of insurance you are taking out.

Other companies in this sector are already considering reviewing this service model on a trip, which would further expand the range of coverage. Many experts recommend that the traveler be careful when deciding on the destination of this trip, as well as in relation to the service that is being contracted with this insurance, so that the trip can go smoothly.

COVID-19 tests for air travel   

This test, which is intended for travel, is the molecular RT-PCR. It has this name because it is requested by most countries. Its acronym comes from English and stands for Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction. It is an exam seen as a golden method. Compared to others, it is considered the most reliable by the international scientific community.

This test is capable of detecting the presence of the virus in the body, by collecting material that is genetic from a patient, which can be samples of secretion, collected from the throat or nose, which is collected, with a species that is from cotton swab, which is known as a swab. It is a type of test that can detect this virus while it is still acting in the body.

Therefore, the RT-PCR test can detect this virus between the third day and the twelfth day. It is called the test that is for a trip, as the most recommended, being different from the serological tests, which are used to previously diagnose this disease or to find out if there has been contact with this virus.

Submitting an exam on the trip 

At the moment there is no recommendation that could oblige airlines or airport authorities in Brazil to require examinations or tests for their passengers. Other countries abroad may make this requirement to Brazilian passengers who are disembarking at these international destinations.

Due to a determination made by their governments, on flights to international destinations, it will be mandatory to present RT-PCR tests for COVID-19, which must be done within a period of up to 72 hours, before departure. of a flight and must present a result that is negative. The recommendation is to research all these doubts before traveling.

The requirement for a negative RT-PCR test also applies to Brazilians who legally live in some regions within the European Union, such as Portugal and France and who want to return to their homes. Countries such as Germany and Iceland have made this test a requirement for entry into these countries. It is a highly requested and important test for your international trip.