COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS SUPPLIERS

To help you to get ready for your trip, please find below the resources on how to find the travel requirements, including discounts for Covid-19 tests. Please note that it is your responsibility to check and comply with all the requirements.

TRAVELLING OUT OF THE RUSSIA

For all travel requirements to travel abroad, visitTravelDocbefore your departure. Please also check the travel requirements for the way back.

TRAVELLING TO THE RUSSIA

For the Russian citizens - It is necessary to fill inthe form on the Gosuslugiportal prior to departure. - Passengers must take the PCR test no later than 3 days after arrival in Russia and upload the PCR test results to theGosuslugiportal. - Passengers must self-isolate before receiving the test results. For foreign citizens Foreign citizens are not permitted to enter the Russian Federation. Please check the list of exceptions onTravelDoc. You can enter Russia if you qualify for an exception. - Passengers must complete a Border Crossing Application Form on their flight to the Russian Federation. - Passengers must hold a negative PCR test certificate obtained within 3 days prior to arrival. The certificate must be in English or Russian, or if it is in another language then it must be accompanied by a translation certified by the Russian consulate.

COVID-19 TESTS

CheckTravelDocfor the required tests to your destination of choice and for your return. Tests locations at the airports Sheremetyevo airport, Aeroexpress terminal “ORIS clinic” (https://orisfirm.ru/anketa-svo/) Level 3, public area, near Sberbank and Radisson Blu Hotel. Testing method: ANTIGEN. Processing time: 60 min. Testing method: RT-PCR. Processing time: 120-180 min. Assistance with paperwork (forms and results). Working hours: 24/7 Flying Blue members can benefit from a special offer on PCR and antigen tests (COVID-19) in the medical center ORIS in Sheremetyevo airport, Aeroexpress terminal. Please find the full conditions here.* Sheremetyevo, terminal D “Arhimed Lab” (https://labarhimed.ru/,arhimed@arhimedlab.com, +7 (499) 288 07 29). Arrivals level, ground floor, west end of the hall, public area. Testing method: RT-PCR. Opening hours: 05.00 A.M. – 03.00 A.M (night) Sheremetyevo, terminal B “Arhimed Lab” (https://labarhimed.ru/,arhimed@arhimedlab.com, +7 (499) 288 07 29). Arrivals level, ground floor, east end of the hall, public area. Testing method: RT-PCR. Processing time: 120 min. Opening hours: 05.00 A.M. – 03.00 A.M (night) Saint Petersburg, Pulkovo airport Rospotrebnadzor laboratory Passenger Central Terminal. Public area, first floor, left side, first-aid post. Opening hours: 24/7. Certificate in Russian and English You can also take a rapid antigen test at Pulkovo airport. Please consult the opening hours below and arrive in advance. Rospotrebnadzor laboratory Arrivals level, ground floor, right side, public area. Opening hours: Fri/ Sun 14:00 – 17:30. Testing method: Antigen. Processing time: 20 – 40 min. Certificate in Russian and English.

Complete list of Covid-19 test providers, approved by the UK government

About testing providers

The testing suppliers listed in this page are independent entities and Air France assumes no responsibility for the Covid-19 testing services mentioned. Should you choose to purchase a Covid-19 test from these suppliers their terms and conditions will apply.

Covid-19 test locations worldwide

View global rapid and PCR test locations on the SkyTeam website.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

Our partner Allianz Travel has expanded its insurance policies to cover epidemics and pandemics.

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READY TO FLY

For a smoother experience at the airport on the day of departure and to make sure you have all the health documents necessary for travel, Air France can check your Covid-19 related entry documents in advance for you. You just need to simply collect the documents at home and upload them before your trip. Please note that this service is free and only available on selected flights. If your flight is selected for this service, you will receive an e-mail a few days before departure. This is how it works A few days before departure, customers travelling on eligible flights will receive an email inviting them to upload their health documents on an Air France online platform. 1. Check which documents you need Make sure to check which COVID-19 related documents you need for your destinationhere. 2. Collect your documents Gather your COVID-19 related entry documents at home at your own pace. 3. Upload to Air France When you receive the invitation, please upload all documents in the link provided to make sure you get a positive validation from Air France. Please be aware of the date validity of your documents. 4. Get approval from Air France These documents are then checked and if they are complete and correct, a confirmation message is sent to the customer who will then be able to obtain the boarding passes on e-services. 5. If a document is missing If a document is missing or incomplete, customers will receive a notification message inviting them to transfer the missing documents or to present them at the airport on the day of their trip. 6. Once all document are validated The passenger will be able to obtain the boarding passes on e-services. The boarding passes will be issued with the remark "Ready to Fly”. On presentation of this Boarding Pass or the confirmation email at the various checkpoints, the customer shouldn’t have to show all of his documents again. 7. What are the advantages of this service

  • 1. Won’t miss any of the required COVID-19 related entry documents;
  • 2. Have validation of your COVID-19 related entry documents in advance;
  • 3. Can gather your documents at home at your own pace;
  • 4. Minimize the COVID-19 checks at the departure airport, so you can reduce your waiting time.

8. How does Air France use my personal (health) data contained in the uploaded COVID-19 related entry documents? Your personal (health) data provided will solely be collected and used by Air France with your consent to check if your COVID-19 related entry documents meet the requirements set by the country of your destination. If you travel in a group, this consent applies to all passengers for who you upload the COVID-19 related entry documents. The uploaded COVID-19 related entry documents that contain your personal (health) data and/or the (health) data of those with whom you travel will be deleted after validation by Air France. For more information on how to delete your uploaded COVID-19 related entry documents earlier and data protection, please see Air France Privacy Policy.

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