Cheapest pre-departure COVID-19 ART and PCR tests in Singapore

If you’re travelling overseas in the near future, you may be required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test (PDT).

The good news is that whether you’re looking at an ART or PCR, testing prices in Singapore have been falling every month. The price of a PCR test now starts from S$50, while a virtually-supervised ART can be done at S$9.

Summary: Cheapest Pre-Departure Tests (Last updated: 8-Jul-22)
Regular PCR (at clinic): PDT Swab SG @ S$50 nett Saliva PCR (at clinic): Parkway Shenton @ S$90 nett Regular PCR (at home): PDT Swab SG @ S$98 nett Express PCR (at clinic): Raffles Medical @ S$185 nett Express PCR (at home): Gainhealth @ S$209 nett ART (at clinic): Lion Health @ S$18 nett ART (at home): Lion Health @ S$9 nett

In this post, we’ll look at your options including at-home swabbing, express tests, saliva tests, and more.

⚕️ Cheapest Pre-Departure COVID-19 Tests

Which countries require a pre-departure COVID-19 test?
Testing Windows
Clinic ART/PCR Tests
Saliva PCR Tests
Express PCR Tests
At-Home PCR Tests
At-Home Tele-ARTs
Notarising PDT Results
What tests can’t be used for travel?
What card should you pay with?

Which countries require a PDT?

🌎 COVID-19 Travel Restrictions by Country
The following resources summarise COVID-19 travel restrictions by country, including who can enter, vaccination and testing requirements.
TIMATIC	Sherpa

Here’s a summary of the PDT requirements for selected destinations popular among Singapore travellers.

⚕️ PDT for Singapore Residents
	Vax.	Unvax. Child Under 12^
🇦🇺 Australia	N/A	N/A
🇰🇭 Cambodia	N/A	N/A
🇨🇦 Canada	N/A	N/A
🇩🇰 Denmark	N/A	N/A
🇫🇯 Fiji	N/A	N/A
🇫🇮 Finland	N/A	N/A
🇫🇷 France	N/A	N/A
🇩🇪 Germany	N/A	N/A
🇬🇷 Greece	N/A	N/A
🇭🇰 Hong Kong	PCR¹	PCR¹
🇮🇳 India	N/A	PCR^1b ^{(under 5 exempt)}
🇮🇩 Indonesia	N/A	N/A
🇮🇱 Israel	N/A	N/A
🇮🇹 Italy	N/A	N/A
🇯🇵 Japan	PCR²	PCR² ^{(under 6 exempt)}
🇲🇾 Malaysia	N/A	N/A
🇲🇻 Maldives	N/A	N/A
🇳🇿 New Zealand	N/A	^N/A
🇳🇱 Netherlands	N/A	N/A
🇵🇭 Philippines	ART/PCR^{3 (boosted individuals exempt)}	N/A
🇶🇦 Qatar	PCR⁴	N/A
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	N/A	N/A
🇿🇦 South Africa	N/A	N/A
🇰🇷 South Korea	ART/PCR⁵	ART/PCR⁵^{(under 6 exempt)}
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka	N/A	N/A
🇪🇸 Spain	N/A	N/A
🇸🇪 Sweden	N/A	N/A
🇨🇭 Switzerland	N/A	N/A
🇹🇭 Thailand	N/A	N/A
🇹🇷 Turkey	N/A	N/A
🇦🇪 UAE	N/A	N/A
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	N/A	N/A
🇺🇸 United States	N/A	N/A
🇻🇳 Vietnam	N/A	N/A
^Accompanied by vaccinated parents 1. Within 48h of departure to Hong Kong 1b. Within 72h of departure to India 2. Within 72h of departure to Japan 3. Within 24h/48h (ART/PCR) of departure to Philippines 4. Within 48h of departure to Qatar 5. Within 1 day/2 days (ART/PCR) of departure to South Korea

If you intend to take a cruise on Resorts World Cruises or Royal Caribbean, you will need to take a supervised COVID-19 test within 1 day of departure (this can be an ART or PCR test).

Testing Windows

Testing windows have been summarised in the table above, but pay particular attention to:

Whether a shorter time frame applies if you wish to do an ART instead of PCR
Whether the window is in relation to your time of departure or your time of arrival in the overseas country
Whether the window is described in days or hours- there is a difference!
- Example: South Korea requires a pre-departure ART to be taken within 1 day of departure. If you’re flying at 11 p.m on Wednesday, for example, you can take your test anytime from 12 a.m on Tuesday onwards. This means you could have as much as 48 hours to do your test in some cases

Testing windows shouldn’t be that much of a concern for those taking ART, since the quick turnaround time allows you to do it the day before you fly. You could even do it at Changi Airport just before check-in, thanks to the Raffles Medical Clinic at Terminal 3. Alternatively, you could do it from the comfort of your home via a tele-medicine provider (see below for options).

How much does a PDT cost?

Travelers can do their test at any MOH approved clinic. For those with children aged 12 and below, do check beforehand whether the clinic is able to provide testing, because not all do.

Approved COVID-19 Test Providers

Click the link for “clinics approved to conduct PCR Pre-Departure Tests”. These clinics offer results in the HealthCerts.oa format, which is needed for notarisation.

Clinic ART/PCR Tests

Here’s an idea of how much you can expect to pay for an ART, PCR or PCR(S) (Serology- for travel to China) at selected clinics across Singapore.

Do note that while South Korea and the Philippines accept ART results, these must be administered in-clinic. Tele-supervised ARTs will not be valid for travel to these two countries.

⚕️In-Clinic COVID-19 ART/PCR Test*
Chain	ART	↑ PCR	PCR(S)
PDT Swab SG	S$35	S$50	N/A
Fast PDT Swab	S$28	S$70	N/A
Lion Health	S$18	S$72	N/A
AcuMed Medical	S$25	S$72	S$117
Speedimed	S$25	S$72	N/A
The Testing Pro	S$20	S$75	N/A
TravelSwab	S$28	S$75	N/A
ATA Medical	S$30	S$76	S$131
Minmed	S$35	S$77	S$155
Advantage Medical	S$24	S$78	N/A
Swab Station	S$38	S$78	S$148
Kingsway Medical	S$38	S$78	S$148
InteMedical	S$37	S$80	S$135
SGST	S$28	S$88	N/A
Kingston Medical	S$25	S$90	N/A
Parkway Shenton	S$33	S$90	S$150
Swab N Go	S$30	S$95	N/A
Healthway Medical	S$30	S$95	S$140
Doctor Anywhere Clinic	S$32	S$95	S$155
Northeast Medical	S$21	S$99	S$152
Q&M Medical	S$30	S$100	S$130
SATA Comm Health	S$28	S$107	S$157
Fullerton Health	S$37	S$107	Enquire
Raffles Medical	S$27	S$115	Enquire
Fusion Medical	S$35	S$118	S$161
Paddington Medical	S$37	S$120	N/A
OneCare Medical	S$37	S$123	N/A
Heartland Health	S$30	S$125	S$160
Pinnacle Family Clinic	S$48	S$128	S$214
*Prices are subject to change; call clinics for latest information.

The promised turnaround time for most clinics is 24-48 hours, though in my experience it’s much closer to 24 hours.

Saliva PCR Tests

For those who find nasal swabs too invasive, saliva PCR testing was recently made available in Singapore.

Sample prices are shown below.

💦 In-Clinic Saliva PCR Test
Chain	↑ Saliva PCR
Parkway Shenton	S$90
Chang Clinic	S$105
Paddington Medical	S$120
Thomson Medical	S$130
WhiteCoat	S$138
Dedicare Medical	S$140
Healthsprings	S$140
Gleneagles Hospital	S$150
Parkway East Hospital	S$150
Gainhealth	S$155 (at home)
Osler Health	S$168
IMC	S$177

Saliva PCR testing is currently accepted for travel to:

Japan
South Korea
Taiwan

For other countries, do contact the respective authorities for clarification.

Express PCR Tests

Express service is available with the following providers:

⏲️ Express PCR Testing
Provider	Price	Location	Remarks
Raffles Medical	S$185	Clinic	6 hours
Fast PDT Swab	S$188	Clinic	12 hours
Fast PDT Swab	S$228	Clinic	4-6 hours
PDT Swab SG	S$195	Clinic	12 hours
PDT Swab SG	S$245	Home	12 hours
AcuMed	S$198	Clinic	8 hours
SpeediMed	S$198	Clinic	“Same day”
The Testing Pro	S$198	Clinic	5-7 hours
The Testing Pro	S$238	Home	5-7 hours
Gainhealth	S$209	Clinic	6-8 hours
Gainhealth	S$209	Home	6-8 hours
TravelSwab	S$228	Clinic	12 hours
Parkway Shenton	S$238	Home	6 hours
BCH-ART	S$240	Home	6-8 hours
Swab N Go	S$240	Clinic	6-8 hours
Healthway Medical	S$250	Clinic	6 hours
Affinity Medical	S$250	Clinic	6-8 hours
My-Doc	S$262	Clinic	6 hours
Minmed	S$265	Clinic	6 hours
Fullerton Health	S$278	Clinic	6 hours
Swab Station	S$288	Clinic	8 hours
Kingsway Medical	S$288	Clinic	8 hours
Jaga-Me	S$316	Home	6 hours
Speeddoc	S$319	Home	8-12 hours
IMC	S$321	Clinic	4-6 hours
InteMedical	S$321	Clinic	6-8 hours
Osler Health	S$350	Clinic	8 hours
Paddington Medical	S$380	Clinic	8 hours

At-home PCR Tests

For those seeking additional convenience, at-home swabbing is also available. This is understandably less cost-effective for a single individual, but if you’re travelling as a family, the prices tend to fall from the second person onwards.

🏠 At-Home PCR Testing
Provider	1 Pax	Additional Pax
PDT Swab SG	S$98	S$98
The Testing Pro	S$118	S$112
DA Clinic	S$128	S$90
BCH-ART	S$130	S$130
ATA Medical	S$132	S$82
Healthway Medical	S$138	S$108
Fast PDT Swab	S$168	S$168
Swab Station	S$168	S$168
Speeddoc	S$168 (book via app)	S$168
Homage	S$180	S$100
Jaga-Me	S$209	S$102

At-home tele-ARTs

For those looking to do pre-departure ARTs, tele-supervised options are also available. You’ll need to add on the cost of your own HSA-approved ART kit, which will be ~S$3.

📹 Tele-ARTs
Provider (📱= app based)	Operating Hours (SGT)	🠕 Price
Lion Health	8 a.m to 2 a.m	S$9
📱 MaNaDr	9 a.m to 9 p.m	S$11
📱 MyCLNQ	24 hours	S$12
📱 Hidoc	9 a.m to 4.30 p.m (weekdays only)	S$12
📱 Minmed	9 a.m to 9 p.m (weekdays only)	S$12
Kingston Medical	9 a.m to 6 p.m	S$12.90
Intemedical	8 a.m to 11 p.m	S$15
Swab N Go	10 a.m to 7 p.m	S$15
BCH-ART	8.30 a.m to 8.30 p.m	S$15
Belief Family Clinic	24 hours	S$18 (after hours surcharge applies)
📱 Doctor Anywhere	8 a.m to 10 p.m	S$21.40
📱 Raffles Connect	24 hours	S$23
The Tenteram Clinic	6 a.m to 11.30 p.m	S$25
Fullerton Health	9 a.m to 5 p.m	S$25
Swab Station	8 a.m to 5 p.m	S$25
Unihealth	24 hours	S$25 (+S$14-24 for after hours, weekend and PH)
Healthway Medical	9 a.m to 9 p.m (9 a.m to 5 p.m on weekend/ PH)	S$25
Bethesda Medical	Varies by day	S$26.75
📱 Speedoc	8 a.m to 8 p.m	S$26.75

Notarising PDT results

Travellers are required to digitally authenticate and notarise their test certificate via the Notarise website prior to travel.

However, in some cases the clinic or lab issuing your certificate may already have done it for you. This was the case for my PDT from Kingsway Medical, which was issued by Accredify.

Swab results issued by Accredify are automatically notarised. The notarised copy along with its QR code has been appended to your digital pre-departure memo. There are no further actions required from you.

You can check if the endorsement has been done by scanning the online verification QR code, which should bring you to Verify. Otherwise, it’s a simple matter of uploading the HealthCerts.oa file provided by the clinic for verification.

The digitally authenticated and endorsed PDT HealthCert and QR code will be emailed to you within 15 minutes. If you presented your NRIC at the medical facility, the QR code will also be automatically uploaded onto your SingPass app.

There is no need to notarise your ART result, and in any case, not all ART results can be notarised.

You can read the full set of FAQs regarding the notarisation process here.

What tests can’t be used for travel?

LHS: On-arrival PCR test results from Changi Airport | RHS: Pre-departure test results from Kingsway Medical

As a general guide, pre-departure test results must state the lab name, a negative result, and feature your:

Full name
Date of birth
Passport number

What card should you use for payment?

Swabs at private clinics should code as MCC 8011: Doctors or Physicians. So long as contactless payments are accepted, you can use the cards below to maximise the miles you earn.

Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
UOB Pref. Plat Visa Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$1,110 per c. month, must use mobile payments Review
UOB Visa Signature Apply	4.0 mpd	S$1K-2K per s. month on contactless/ petrol
C. Month= Calendar Month, S. Month= Statement Month

Remember, UOB cards exclude rewards for MCC 8062: Hospitals, so if your swab takes place there you may not earn miles.

If you’re prepaying for your swab online, then you can use the following cards.

Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
Citi Rewards Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$1K per s. month, excludes travel Review
DBS WWMC Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$2K per c. month Review
C. Month= Calendar Month, S. Month= Statement Month

Do note that just because your credit card details are captured online doesn’t mean the transaction itself is processed online. The general rule is that if you receive an OTP, it’s definitely an online transaction. However, the absence of an OTP in itself does not mean an offline transaction.

Conclusion

The cost of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR testing keeps falling, with the cheapest tests now starting at just S$50. There’s also various options available for in-home and express testing, providing additional flexibility.

If you need an ART result, you best bet is to a tele-ART from the comfort of home, with prices starting from just S$9.

87 COMMENTS

ernie eong Jan 23, 2021 At 9:49 am

i am getting one done in the geylang area on 30Jan and am hoping to board a flight singapore – yangon Myanmar 02 Feb but am waiting for the visa issuers to com eback on line so i can get to my next destinationi am getting my covid test done at AnTeh dispensary SG$168all up so fingers crossed i have had almost 12 covid tests done from Auckland to now so it is pianless to do.does anyone know much of flights into yangon as thet’re all stopped until 31 Jan ?

Deb Jan 23, 2021 At 12:00 pm

OCBC Cards has discount as well – $150 for PCR or $190 for PCR + serology if you purchase on the HealthPass by OCBC app for tests at Healthway medical clinic. Info on their website: https://www.healthpassbyocbc.sg/

- Aaron Wong Jan 23, 2021 At 1:04 pm
  
  nice one. will add.
  
LionDen Jan 23, 2021 At 1:17 pm

What’s the best credit card to use to earn the most miles from PCR test? Are miles cards excluded from earning points since these are clinics/hospital.

- Adam Jan 24, 2021 At 12:15 am
  
  There’s a Milelion article on this — please do a search.
  
- Drakka66 Dec 19, 2021 At 9:48 pm
  
  I have the same question. If someone has the link to. Milelion’s article on what card to use for PCR and ART tests, pls post link here. Tried to search for it but couldn’t find. Came back from a VTL flight this morning and had to pay $500 (for family of 4) for the Day 1 test. First instinct was to take out UOB PPV, since I have been using Amaze paired with other cards. Then, remembered that Healthcare is excluded category and I was suddenly at a loss on what card to use… didn’t bring the All-purposes cash back cards out and that a fairly big bill to miss out on points
  
  - Aaron Wong Dec 19, 2021 At 10:22 pm
    
    actually if i’m not wrong the tests at the airport are done by raffles medical group and code as regular private healthcare spend (Don’t quote me on that though, I didn’t personally check).
    
    I’ve been using my AMEX HighFlyer Card to earn 1.8 mpd just to be safe.
    
    - Zaos Feb 5, 2022 At 2:37 am
      
      UOB ONE card, maybe? Only excludes hospitals.
TanKH Jan 23, 2021 At 3:46 pm

Do you guys reckon vaccinated people still need to be tested? Is this the same as the antigen rapid test?

- Aaron Wong Jan 23, 2021 At 5:51 pm
  
  i hope not, but let’s see…
  
Marcus Chong Jan 23, 2021 At 4:58 pm

I really hope we don’t have to do such tests when you are vaccinated.

TM Jan 26, 2021 At 12:34 pm

Just found out that the safra discount at raffles medical doesn’t apply for covid testing (as of 26 Jan).

- Aaron Wong Jan 26, 2021 At 1:38 pm
  
  i still see it on the website, so something’s wrong there. did you show them the webpage?
  
  - TM Jan 26, 2021 At 5:29 pm
    
    Ah shucks, forgot to do so. They were quite insistent that the discount applies only to normal GP consultation though
    
Doris Feb 24, 2021 At 1:18 pm

Acumed prices have dropped to $157 (before GST)

Khin Mar 1, 2021 At 12:50 am

I found one clinic at Geylang Bahru MRT Station that did my worker’s predeparture covid swab for $148 flat. Went at 2pm, I got test results memo at 10pm. Would recommend people to go there

asprino Apr 28, 2021 At 9:53 am

$160 at raffles and acumed if you hold a CX tix

- Aaron Wong Apr 28, 2021 At 10:09 am
  
  added. thanks!
  
Dan Aug 30, 2021 At 10:20 pm

https://www.intemedical.com/post/price-reduction-for-covid-tests?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaEU9mSl0tp5sYrSwfXeziwX9Wddft02Y11ELaftZCYCU1TrSzQXDiUaAjxCEALw_wcB

Lowest price for pre-departure PCR test I’ve seen.

Lila Oct 11, 2021 At 11:35 am

It might be useful to add Osler Health to this list also. They are the most popular option in the expat community and there are lots of travelers there so it would be a useful reference. It is 60 dollars for an ART test there.

ANG Oct 11, 2021 At 1:22 pm

Hi Aaron, would you know if the 72/48 hours starts from the time of the report, or the time the swab was taken? Because for the 48 hours requirement, it can get tight at times. Thanks!

Raghuram Oct 11, 2021 At 1:43 pm

Do I need to do ART if I’m flying to Spain. But layover at Milan. Not exiting plane. Taking Singapore Airlines

- Thomas Oct 11, 2021 At 2:21 pm
  
  Not very sure myself, please help
  
  - Alejandro Mas Feb 5, 2022 At 9:22 pm
    
    No – you don’t get off the plane. It’s a stop-over.
    
sebastian Oct 11, 2021 At 7:56 pm

I am planning to travel to Italy end Oct. wondering i am right with the revised procedure and glad to hearing yr comments.
1. do a PCR 72 hrs before departure as is a requirement by Singapore government though italy accept both PCR/ART,
2. as i will travel on a VTL flight by SQ, there will be no need for me to do any test in italy prior to departure for singapore,
3. upon arrival into SIngapore, need to do a PCR test .
thanks

- PYn Oct 24, 2021 At 6:08 pm
  
  1. I don’t think you need to take a PCR 72h before, just a ART test.
  2. You need to take PCR test in Italy before 48/72h boarding.
  3. Yes, you need to still take the PCR test in SG.
  Correct me if I am wrong?
  
Jin Oct 12, 2021 At 10:39 pm

I am planning to fly from Singapore to Frankfurt then to Rome then back to Singapore. Based on your article, I do not have to do PDT on arrival at Frankfurt ya? But I have to do PDT on both arrivals to Rome and Singapore?

Reeve Oct 14, 2021 At 8:18 pm

Can pre-departure ART (instead of PCR) tests be notarized?

Karen Wong Oct 28, 2021 At 11:32 pm

Italy accept ART Test – but is only for 24 hrs validity?

Angelica Wu Nov 22, 2021 At 12:11 pm

I saw the cheapest clinic PDT test on pdtswab.sg at 107 and they do a home swab service at 138. I saw that they are under Q&M, my boyfriend booked for the home swab service for his business trip to Germany , booking was an ease and we did not have to notarise our health cert because they have done it for us. highly recommended.

- Ramesh Nov 22, 2021 At 12:14 pm
  
  I saw that on their website too, will be trying to book them for my trip to Malaysia. thank you
  
- kyh Nov 22, 2021 At 11:47 pm
  
  how long do they take to release the results?
  
- Ken Jan 14, 2022 At 1:13 pm
  
  I flew to Zurich earlier this month as saw on the Singapore Airline website that flights to Switzerland accepts the PDT ART but when I called the embassy they say that they accept professionally administered ART but 24 hours prior on arrival to Switzerland which is tight on the time, so look into PDT PCR with pdtswab.sg, they were very professional and very helpful. I opted for their home swab service, The price difference makes it worth it rather than queuing up at the clinic.
  
Enil Esav Dec 3, 2021 At 2:45 pm

ART at Q&M Medical Group is $30 instead of the $25 listed above.

http://www.qandmmedical.com.sg/COVID-19-Testing

- Aaron Wong Dec 6, 2021 At 7:44 pm
  
  updated, thank you.
  
Goh SH Dec 11, 2021 At 11:02 am

Hi saw the Straits Times . is there any cheaper option for saliva PCR testing for travel? Want this for my kids, they are afraid of swabs. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/saliva-testing-approved-in-singapore-for-covid-19-pre-departure-tests-of-travellers

SKS Dec 19, 2021 At 9:38 pm

What about the $15 ART test at QTC/CTCs? Can they be used for PDT?

- Aaron Wong Dec 19, 2021 At 10:22 pm
  
  No.
  
- Jason Dec 19, 2021 At 11:34 pm
  
  Anyone actually tried and got rejected? I’d imagine shouldn’t be a problem if the results screen from MOH is printed out with QR code
  
  - Will Dec 20, 2021 At 6:03 pm
    
    I booked at QTC at Funan on Dec 17 for a Dec 18 flight to US (PDT window is one day prior). Got there and was told it’s not valid for PDT because they only send you SMS, which does not have identifying info like passport or birthdate. Their tests are for pre-event and post-VTL. I had to scramble to find a clinic that would let me come in right away for an Express PCR. Not a fun morning.
    
    - Zaos Feb 5, 2022 At 2:40 am
      
      The QTC can (but not always?) show up in TraceTogether app, fwiw.
Yogi Dec 20, 2021 At 9:06 am

Hi ART test done last night ( 19th) for USA travel today at Raffles Medical in Changi Airport. They dont give anything other than a piece of paper stating the test is negative and also a sms which take you to a SG gove site confirming its negative. No .oa file to upload to Notarise and Verify doesnt work. Rang raffles and they said thats all they do. Hope thats enough to get on the flight.

- Aaron Wong Dec 20, 2021 At 9:28 am
  
  I’ve read some clinic websites saying the ART results do not need to be notarised.
  
- Salmon Lee Dec 23, 2021 At 3:38 pm
  
  Confirming the same issue, with my ART test unable to be notarised as there was no .oa file to upload. The sms leads to the MOH certificate with a QR code, with passport number stated. I assume that is OK for boarding.
  
  But when you reach your destination, will that country’s passport control / customs accept that document? Anybody knows?
  
- Salmon Lee Dec 23, 2021 At 9:01 pm
  
  Ok, I just went through check in, using my Health Hub to show vaccination status, and the QR code generated by the SMS after my ART test to prove test result. Am sitting at the lounge now with a glass of champagne, so I suppose I got it all right.
  
ART Dec 20, 2021 At 12:05 pm

Based on your list, shouldn’t the cheapest pre-departure ART test be Northeast Medical at $20?

- Aaron Wong Dec 20, 2021 At 12:14 pm
  
  Just confirmed with them the pricing is $21.40, and yes, would be the cheapest. Will push an update shortly, thanks!
  
  - Ortloc Dec 21, 2021 At 12:39 pm
    
    Their website says “Cost of non-subsidized ART: $20 (excluding GST and consult charges)”. I hope $21.40 is the full and final cost and the “consult charges” are not tagged on.
    
Teng Dec 20, 2021 At 10:39 pm

Hey, Finland requires pre-departure testing not older than 48 hours from 21 Dec.

- Aaron Wong Dec 21, 2021 At 8:02 am
  
  thanks for the heads up! will update.
  
JLo Jan 12, 2022 At 9:21 am

There is a multi pax discount for home-based PCR with DA. I just paid $218 for 2 pax ($109/pax). Pretty good deal

- Aaron Wong Jan 12, 2022 At 9:32 am
  
  thanks! have updated the post. may take advantage of that for an upcoming trip
  
Carl Jan 12, 2022 At 11:31 am

Think Denmark requires PDT too, not sure if I’m correct ?

- Aaron Wong Jan 12, 2022 At 12:04 pm
  
  yes that’s right. have updated the table.
  https://milelion.com/2021/12/24/denmark-vtl-pre-departure-test-now-required/
  
Anonymous Jan 13, 2022 At 3:28 pm

We cancelled our appointment with Pdtswab as they were very unresponsive. Although it has been more than three weeks since our cancellation and even after numerous chasers, they have yet to refund our fees which were paid in advance. It is not a pleasant experience.

- Anonymous Jan 14, 2022 At 12:32 pm
  
  Update: We continued to chase them through multiple platforms but did not receive any response. We have also heard of experiences whereby Pdtswab had errors in the PCR certificate resulting in much anxiety at the airport. At this stage, we do not think that we would be able to get our money back and do not think it’s worth our time to continue pursuing our claims. Would advise all to avoid them.
  
  Lastly, thank you Milelion for all the help and guidance you have provided to us readers! Truly grateful.
  
John Sng Jan 24, 2022 At 10:02 am

I did mine at Belief Family Clinic for $108. Good service and responsive.

https://belief.sg/familyclinic/covid/

Lingjie Feb 6, 2022 At 11:57 am

For Malaysia VTL, consider Medivent a one stop solution, including insurance.

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Lianjie Feb 6, 2022 At 12:02 pm

For Malaysia VTL, try Mediven for a one stop ART test package and insurance.

https://fb.watch/aX4qX0Zyr5/

Ben Ho Feb 9, 2022 At 10:15 pm

Check out TheTestingPro. For Pre-Departure PCR $96 / Administered ART $25 [Both with Notarised Digital HealthCert) 6 centres around the island.

- Tiak Mar 10, 2022 At 5:46 pm
  
  Actually, the link provided by Aaron for TheTestingPro leads you to the Klook page, where you can buy a voucher to do ART for 91.20, and if you apply his VISA10JOY promo code (valid till 18 March), it’s only 81.20. I even got a $1.20 cashback by starting with Shopback.
  
  - Aaron Wong Mar 10, 2022 At 9:10 pm
    
    yup! this is by far the cheapest PCR test i’ve seen in SG.
    
Jordy Feb 24, 2022 At 10:04 am

Hey Aaron, just wondering, if you have recovered from Covid19 and are travelling within the next 90days, is a PDT/PCR still required? Heard from somewhere that only a ART is needed?

- Aaron Wong Feb 24, 2022 At 10:39 am
  
  Covered here: https://milelion.com/2022/01/21/big-news-no-more-shn-testing-or-14-day-stranding-for-recently-recovered-vaccinated-travellers-to-singapore/
  
- Saywai Apr 17, 2022 At 10:01 pm
  
  if you are talking about PDT for entry to another country, it depends on the country’s rules. E.g. Canada requires a PCR test as proof of covid recovery
  
Ken Mar 2, 2022 At 12:28 pm

Please don’t use PDT SWAB service. It’s been a horrible experience. Super long queues – uncertain whether can get results on time. They make you prepay for the service. And when I cancelled my appointment and asked for a refund – they completely ignored my refund request for 3 months (and counting) via email and WhatsApp. I’m lodging a complaint with CASE Consumer Association. Beyond unprofessional. Never before in Singapore Gosh.

chl Mar 11, 2022 At 7:19 pm

Return on VTL flight can do unsupervised ART within 24 hours. Can save a bit of money esp if use the ART kit bought in Malaysia 🙂

John Apr 3, 2022 At 3:23 pm

Had great experience dealing with Abraxir. V friendly and super responsive. Prices competitive too.

http://abraxir.com

Van Apr 8, 2022 At 1:13 pm

Turns out some of these advertised tele ART prices are deceptive. Minmed said they charge $12, but I just did one with them, and they actually charged $33.4 because you have to pay a doctor consultation fee as well. I didn’t have time to find an alternative so just paid it. You can see it hidden in the “connecting for supervised ART” section that I only found after 🙁

- Van Apr 8, 2022 At 1:17 pm
  
  Also the app video calling doesn’t work, so the doc had to WhatsApp call me. Sigh
  
- Aaron Wong Apr 8, 2022 At 1:21 pm
  
  from their faq: Our mobile application uses the same platform for GP Tele-consultation service.
  
  So for Tele-ART service, please ensure you select “Supervised ART” under Symptoms before you proceed.
  
  Rest assured, you will NOT be charged for the consultation fee of $21.40
  
  - Van Apr 8, 2022 At 4:16 pm
    
    Guess that’s what they say, but I did select supervised ART and got hit with both fees :/ maybe just bad luck
    
    - Aaron Wong Apr 8, 2022 At 5:31 pm
      
      You should absolutely follow up with them on this!
Bryan Apr 9, 2022 At 10:20 am

Hey Aaron, I’d suggest removing Kingston from that list. Yes they are cheap but you’re not really paying $12 for a tele-ART. Instead what you get is a total shit show of bungled schedules, unresponsive staff, & a screaming mess of irate customers.

Henry Apr 9, 2022 At 10:21 am

Avoid Kingston tele ART. It did not happen and you will never get through their hotline (stated on the booking). Walking into clinic could be cheaper* and won’t give you anxiety.

Saywai Apr 17, 2022 At 9:57 pm

Canada requires pre-departure covid tests for unvaxed children aged 5-12, regardless of accompanying parents’ vaccination statuses. And note that 2 jabs are needed to be considered vaccinated, even for recovered patients!

- Aaron Wong Apr 17, 2022 At 10:06 pm
  
  thanks, this has been updated in the table now.
  
  - Saywai Apr 24, 2022 At 11:32 pm
    
    Thanks. And now Canada has allowed removed testing requirement for unvaccinated children below 12 who are accompanying vaccinated adults 🙂
    
Intemedical Apr 20, 2022 At 9:33 am

Hi, Intemedical PCR is now $80 nett! Eff 19 Apr 2022

Dylan May 8, 2022 At 10:02 am

$9 for tele-art

https://www.lionhealth.com.sg/pcrarttests

- Aaron Wong May 8, 2022 At 10:08 am
  
  they are not taking new bookings for now
  
  - Boyle May 31, 2022 At 11:37 am
    
    Did mine with them just yesterday though, did they stop?
    
James Quek Jun 13, 2022 At 9:46 am

Hopefully New Zealand and South Korea will scrap PDT and on arrival testing requirements soon.

Tong Seng Lee Jul 8, 2022 At 10:48 am

I travelled to Cambodia in May 2022, No PDT required.

Rohit Jul 8, 2022 At 11:04 am

I believe for traveling to India, unvax child below 12 yo needs PCR test.

- Aaron Wong Jul 8, 2022 At 1:14 pm
  
  thanks for spotting that! have updated.
  
Tai Sep 24, 2022 At 12:57 pm

Gentle AND cheap PCR test?

Which of the cheaper ones is also gentle?

Had some really horrible ones and rather pay 20 dollars more for a gentle test.