[Pankaj94]

7 May 2022 at 22:22:21 #827114

We will be flying back to USA on June 8th. We will be in Lucerne and would like to get tested for Covid (Antigen test) on June 7th. Where in Lucerne can i get tested and what would be the approximate cost? Thank You.

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[Anna]

7 May 2022 at 22:46:57 #941603

Hi Pankaj94,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

There are various testing centres in Lucerne. You can find the locations here: http://www.luzern.com/en/services/coronavirus/no_cache/1/

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Anna

[Anagan]

9 May 2022 at 13:02:56 #941604

hi Pankaj94,

we will be doing same process in july, so please let us know your experience. I am also taking binaxnow kits with me as plan A and plan B is doing covid test. Any information (process, location and price of covid test)you pass to follow travellers will be useful. thanks. So many things are changing day to day and rules are changing. it is very hard to keep up with these all info.

[Bmcar1]

10 May 2022 at 14:40:18 #941605

Anybody in this forum who recently went back to USA? Where did you get your Covid Test? Does anybody know if the test sites accept US medical insurance? Anybody heard about Verifly?

Thanks BMCAR

[Pankaj94]

11 May 2022 at 18:03:58 #941606

I plan to carry test kits from ihealthlabs.com as Plan A and local testing in Lucerne as Plan B. If anyone has info on how much antigen test costs in Lucerne please share.

[Removed user]

12 May 2022 at 10:16:00 #941607

Hi Pankaj94,

I’ve made a quick search and according to that, it costs 47 CHF. (For example here (in German): http://www.synlab.ch/neuigkeiten/2022/04/04/covid-testcenter-deutschschweiz).

Ildiko

More test points can be found here (in the first post): http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/does-the-corona-virus-affect-trips-to-switzerland

[Anagan]

12 May 2022 at 10:46:20 #941608

Thanks llidko.

[Pankaj94]

12 May 2022 at 12:29:40 #941609

Thank you IIdiko.

[Anagan]

23 May 2022 at 14:41:15 #941610

Which sim card to buy for Italy and Swiss, 16 days trip. I am in USA where can I buy before trip and if yes, from which website? I am looking mainly for data. I am looking into orange but want to make sure it will work well in swiss, too. Thanks in advance.

[Pankaj94]

23 May 2022 at 15:32:07 #941611

If you have a question on Sim card you should start a new thread versus tagging along on this thread.

[Anna]

23 May 2022 at 17:11:47 #941612

Hi Anagan.

You can find your answer in this thread: http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/using-dual-sim-card-and-travelling-in-switzerland.

Thanks Pankaj94 for the short reminder 🙂

Regards,

Anna

[Anagan]

23 May 2022 at 17:22:35 #941613

thanks anna. i started new thread as adviced

[Bmcar1]

23 May 2022 at 18:03:23 #941614

Hi- my friend recently went back to USA. She used the covid testing center at Zurich Airport. The company name is Viselio. You need to register online

She opted for the Antigen Rapid test which is free. She only paid 19Chf which was for the travel certificate. I plan to use the one in Zurich City on the 28th. Will keep everybody posted.

Also you need to complete the attestation form and also the contact information form within 72 hours for your airline before departure. The covid antigen test has to be done no longer than 24 hours before departure. Hope everything goes well!

PS. There is one in Lucerne, too. It is near McDonalds near the train station. I saw it today. It is a different company.

[Anagan]

23 May 2022 at 18:11:22 #941615

thanks a million! please keep us posted. i will look into it also but relying someone recent experience! we will be waiting for your response.

[Anna]

23 May 2022 at 18:30:41 #941616

Thanks for sharing this useful information.

It’s good to know that travellers have the option for a free antigen test at the Zurich Airport.

I found the link here: http://www.viselio.com/en/location/zurich-airport

Regards,

Anna

[sanjeev]

24 May 2022 at 13:16:20 #941617

Thanks Anna and others on this thread.

I did go the link you gave for Zurich airport.

The website say:

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Free Antigen rapid test

Do you need your test for travel purposes?

Add On

International Travel Certificate

This certificate is required for most travel destinations and contains all necessary information such as your passport/ID number, medical partner, test method, product description, etc. 19 CHF

====================

As you can see, there is an 19 CHF charge for an International Travel Certificate

As me too leaving for USA (Boston) – can someone suggest if Free Antigen rapid test – is ok for US travel? It says this test result will be given in 15-45 minutes. Or need we take the International Travel Certificate with 19 CHF charge.

thanks for the replies.

[Anna]

24 May 2022 at 14:32:58 #941618

Hi sanjeev,

The test is free. But the travel certificate which proves you have taken the test and shows your test results cost CHF19. I think this is a reasonable amount.

Regards,

Anna

[Bmcar]

30 May 2022 at 18:46:24 #941619

Hi Sanjeev,

An update on Covid Test requirement for US entry.

We had our covid test done at Viselio, Zurich Airport location on May 28. We had our test done at 1201 pm, 24 hours before our flight on May 29 which was 1145 am. It took less than 15 minutes for the result to show in our email. They were nice enough to also print it. The antigen test was free, but we paid 19 CHF for the travel certificate. Since we were traveling via American Airlines, we uploaded our travel certificate and attestation statement via Verifly. Using verifly was free, and has a special lane, faster and shorter line, at the check in counter.

[sanjeev]

31 May 2022 at 7:31:42 #941620

Thanks a million bmcar

My flight to Boston is at 5.30pm and the previous night I am at Luzern.

I will be booking (with above link) at about 11am (will reach Zurich airport by 10am) Will this be ok? I can see that the Free test is 15-30 minutes. Not sure that 19 chf will also be given in same time.

Thanks for your update again

[Bmcar1]

31 May 2022 at 9:26:37 #941621

Sanjeev, if you are in Luzern, try to check out the covid test center near Mc Donalds restaurant. It is across the train station. My husband inquired there and he was told that antigen test is free. But he failed to ask if they provide acceptable travel certificate for a fee. That might save you some time.

[sanjeev]

31 May 2022 at 11:53:45 #941622

Thanks Bmcar1

I e-mailed my hotel Central Luzern, and told them about test center near to McDonald., and they sent me this http://www.coronatest24.ch/ . I am not sure, if this is the same you are talking about. But I find that they are asking 146 chf – too expensive.

Zurich Airport: I just wanted to know that I will be doing advance booking and paying 19 CHF, will I get Certificate in my mail, in 30 minutes? I will reach Zurich airport at 11am for my flight at 5.30pm flight.

A week back I have mailed to the Viselio ( link provided by Anna above http://www.viselio.com/en/location/zurich-airport), but no reply from them.