COVID-19 Testing
As the rules for travel continue to change, we gently ask that you be responsible for understanding what test is needed at which time.
RT-PCR (Saliva) Test (NEW)
Indicates if you currently have COVID-19
and used for Travel & Immigration
and used for Travel & Immigration
- 24 hours turnaround time (option of same day results also available *)
- Internationally recognised as the gold standard for COVID-19 screening
- Simple ‘spit and go’ process
- Test is run by a Ministry of Health (MOH)-approved laboratory
- Used for Pre-Departure Testing (PDT)
- Not suitable if you currently have any respiratory symptoms (MOH advises swab test)
- Notarised Digital Fit-to-Fly Certificate provided for PDT
Cost of test: $168
* Additional fees of $200 apply for same-day results within 8 hours
RT-PCR (Swab) Test
Indicates if you currently have COVID-19
and used for Travel & Immigration
and used for Travel & Immigration
- 24 hours turnaround time (option of same day results also available *)
- Internationally recognised as the gold standard for COVID-19 screening
- Nasopharyngeal swab
- Test is run by a Ministry of Health (MOH)-approved laboratory
- Used for Pre-Departure Testing (PDT)
- Notarised Digital Fit-to-Fly Certificate provided for PDT
Cost of test: $150
* Additional fees of $200 apply for same-day results within 8 hours
**Please note that travellers to China will also require an additional Antibody Test. Total cost of visit and tests: $250
Antigen Rapid (Swab) Test
Indicates if you currently have COVID-19 and used for Travel & Immigration
- 30 minutes turnaround time
- Results available during your visit
- Nasal swab
- Can be used for pre-event testing and back-to-work clearance
- Not suitable if you had a recent COVID-19 infection
- Can also be used for Pre-Departure Testing (PDT) for travel to many countries
- Notarised Digital Fit-to-Fly Certificate provided for PDT
Cost of test: $50
Antibody (Blood) Test
Indicates you if you currently have antibodies to COVID-19
- 24 hours turnaround time
- Blood test
- Checks for present (IgM antibody) and past (IgG antibody) infection
- Test is run by a Ministry of Health (MOH)-approved laboratory
- Used for verification of overseas COVID-19 vaccinations
- Used for confirming previous exposure to COVID-19 infection
- Can be used as part of Fit-to-Fly requirements in some countries (e.g. China)
Cost of test: From $55