From June 1, the Turkish authorities returned the requirement to undergo PCR tests for passengers from Ukraine. The decision of the Turkish authorities is recorded in the message for the flight personnel NOTAM №A2932 / 21. It was published on the night of May 31, just a few hours before the entry into force of the new rules..

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The passenger must now undergo a PCR test before flying to Turkey. From the moment of the analysis to the moment of crossing the border of Turkey, no more than 72 hours should pass.

As an alternative, Turkish authorities allow rapid test for coronavirus antigen. But its validity period is shorter - no more than 48 hours should pass from the moment of taking a sample for analysis to the moment of crossing the Turkish border..

Tests for coronavirus may not be passed by those passengers who have completed the full course of vaccination against COVID-19 and have an official document about it. At least 14 days must have elapsed since the last dose of the vaccine. Also, instead of a test, you can provide a certificate that a person has had COVID-19 in the last 6 months..

Turkish authorities will conduct selective PCR testing for coronavirus on passengers. After a sample is taken from the person, they will be allowed to continue the trip.. If the test is positive, then.

the presence of coronavirus in the body, the traveler will be treated according to the protocol of the Turkish Ministry of Health.

The coronavirus test may not be done by passengers traveling with a transfer at Turkish airports to third countries, as well as aircraft crews.

Previously, children under 6 years of age were included in the preferential category, but now they are not included in the list of exceptions.

The rules are valid from June 1 to June 30, 2021 inclusive.

It was also reported that Turkey has reduced the "