Spain, Portugal, Greece where and at what price do your PCR test?

Not always easy to be tested abroad.If you have recently traveled in Europe, you have probably carried out a PCR test beyond our borders.Between the difficulties in locating a screening center, the language barrier and the cost, this is often more complicated than expected for tourists.To better prepare you before departure, we have gathered the information on the steps to take to be tested abroad, and the budget to be expected.

First difference in size with France: PCR tests are paying in almost all countries of the world.Europe is no exception, even if it is possible to obtain the reimbursement of part of the test (around 60 euros) when you return.“If you are led to do a test in another European country to return to France or because you have symptoms, do not forget to present your European health insurance card so that the test is taken care of by theFrench health insurance ”, specifies the European Consumer Center on its website.

Carry out a PCR test in Germany

With our German neighbors, simply dial 116,117 to find the available center closest to your vacation place.The test can also be carried out in the medical laboratories of the Centogene group - by appointment - at certain airports like in Frankfurt, Berlin or Hamburg.

Average price: between 80 and 150 euros

Be tested in Spain

For tourists visiting Spain, it is possible to carry out a PCR test in screening centers or in clinics.There are also private hospital centers that carry out tests in a few hours, such as Quirónsalud, which has a network of around twenty hospitals and several dozen treatment centers distributed the whole territory.The Quirónsalud website has an English version where it is possible to make appointments online.Another possibility: the Salud Savia site, which allows you to locate a center and reserve your online niche.

Average price: 100 euros

Find a screening laboratory in Portugal

PCR tests in Portugal are to be carried out with private laboratories, such as Sigma Saude or the Joaquim Chaves Saúde group (making online appointments, between 75 and 125 euros per levy).In Madeira, there are also a dozen private laboratories where to carry out your PCR test.The list is available on the Tourist Office website.

Average price: 100 euros

Reserve your PCR test in Italy

To carry out a PCR test in Italy, it is possible to make an appointment on the Doctors in Italy platform, the equivalent of Doctolib for France.The FAINTESTEVAI site also offers reservation slots across the country, with an English version.Please note, pharmacies only offer antigenic tests, which are not accepted to return to France.

Average price: between 60 and 80 euros

Screw in Greece

If you are going to Athens this summer, you can easily take a Laboratory Test like those in the Bioiatriki network.Another possibility: to be tested directly at Athens or Thessaloniki Airport, compared to 60 euros.The meetings are made online with the Athens Medical group (site in English, result the same day).If you go to the islands, most also have screening structures, such as in Mykonos, Santorini or Heraklion.A quick search on Google will allow you to identify available centers.The results are generally available in 24 hours.

Average price: around 60 euros

Benefit from a free PCR test in Malta

“There are 7 screening centers in Malta, where you can make an appointment and get the result in 24-48 hours,” recalls the European Consumer Center.As in France, the PCR tests carried out in these structures are free.They are possible only by appointment, which you can book by dialing 111 from a local phone or on the Covidtest government website.gov.Mt (in English).

Average price: free

Book a PCR test at the airport in Ireland

The tests are free for Irish residents under certain conditions, but tourists who wish to perform a screening for travel unfortunately cannot benefit from it.To carry out a PCR test in Ireland before returning to France, you will have to go to a private laboratory.PCR tests are also possible at Dublin airport, with a result in less than 48 hours, against 129 euros.It is possible to book a niche on the ROC DOC site.

Average price: between 100 and 250 euros

Find a screening laboratory in Sweden

In Sweden, PCR tests for travel are carried out in private laboratories and are quite expensive.The IDR Medical site allows you to make appointments online (in English) and also displays the prices.

Average price: around 180 euros

The list of screening centers in Croatia

The Koronavirus site.HR, edited by the Croatian government, lists all of the screening centers where to carry out a PCR test, as well as the reservation methods.There are dozens of them in Zagreb as in Dubrovnik.The prices are also displayed, as well as the opening hours.

Average price: between 60 and 150 euros

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Belgium performs PCR tests by appointment

With our Belgian neighbors, you will have to make an appointment in a laboratory to obtain a specific PCR test for travel abroad.There are structures like Synlab or LBS that allow you to reserve your online niche.

Average price: around 50 euros