Test locations
Need to show a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding and want to know where you can find a test location?
COVID-19 test locations worldwide
If you need a negative COVID-19 test result before departure, please check these overviews below of test locations all around the world.
Test locations for passengers departing from Russia
Are you travelling to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or transiting via Amsterdam to other destinations from Russia? Please find below where you can take tests for coronavirus.
COVID-19 Test Requirements for transfer passengers:
Passengers who are transferring through The Netherlands are only required to demonstrate a negative result (or not detected) of an NAAT (PCR) test based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival to The Netherlands.
COVID-19 Test Requirements for passengers with destination The Netherlands:
Option 1.
- A COVID-19 PCR test with negative result (or not detected) based on a sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival to The Netherlands.
- A COVID-19 rapid antigen test with negative result (or not detected). The sample must be collected within 24 hours prior to boarding the flight to The Netherlands unless the test has been taken 24 hours prior to the initial flight, connecting to the flight bound to The Netherlands.
Option 2.
- The passenger can demonstrate a single negative test result if a COVID-19 NAAT test (PCR) test is conducted within 24 hours prior to boarding of the flight to The Netherlands, or to the initial flight, connecting to the flight bound to The Netherlands.
Moscow
PCR tests
In Moscow there are many locations where you can take a PCR test. Please check the test requirements and consult the schedule of a test location of your choice.
Rapid tests
You can take a rapid test at Sheremetyevo airport. The below mentioned laboratories can provide test certificate in Russian and English. Please consult the opening hours and arrive in advance. You can also sign up and fill in a questionnaire online to save time.
Teminal D
arrivals level, ground floor, west end of the hall, public area.
Testing method: RT-PCR
Processing time: 90-120 min.
Opening hours: 05.00 A.M. – 03.00 A.M (night)
Terminal B
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)
Aeroexpress Terminal
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
Saint Petersburg
PCR test
In Saint Petersburg there are many locations where you can take a PCR test. Please check the test requirements and consult the schedule of a test location of your choice.
The 24 hours PCR test can be conducted at Pulkovo airport
Passenger Central Terminal
Public area, first floor, left side, first-aid post.
Rospotrebnadzor laboratory
72 hours PCR test opening hours: 24/7
24 hours PCR test can be done provided that it is conducted after 18.00 day before the flight till 08.00 day of flight
Processing time: 7-8 hours.
Certificate in Russian and English
Price: 2550 RUB
Rapid test
You can take a rapid test at Pulkovo airport. Please consult the opening hours below and arrive in advance.
Pulkovo Airport
Passenger Central Terminal
Arrivals level, ground floor, right side, public area.
Rospotrebnadzor laboratory
Opening hours: Fri/ Sun 14:00 – 17:30
Testing method: Antigen
Processing time: 20 – 40 min.
Certificate in Russian and English
Price: 5000 RUB
TESTS REQUIREMENTS
The negative test result must be in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch. A translation of the test result will be accepted provided the translation bears the original signature or stamp of the doctor or institute that conducted the test. Passengers younger than 13 years are not required to take a test.
PCR TEST REQUIREMENTS
· Type of test: this must be a molecular PCR test and must be for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
· Your test result: the test result must be negative.
· Your first and last name, as stated in your passport.
· Date and time the test was conducted.
· Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
· You can bring digital copy.
RAPID TEST REQUIREMENTS
· Type of test: antigen test, RT-LAMP test, molecular test, NAAT test, TMA test, or ID NOW test.
· Test result: the test result must be negative (or ‘not detected’) for SARS-CoV-2.
· Your given name and surname as stated in your passport.
· Date and time of test: for passengers, the test sample must have been collected no more than 4 hours prior to boarding the aircraft.
· Name and contact information of the institute or laboratory that conducted the test.
· Either a digital or paper copy of the test result may be shown.