24 Aug 2021  |   07:54pm IST

UAE passengers can get RT-PCR test at Goa Airport for Rs. 4000

UAE passengers can get RT-PCR test at Goa Airport for Rs. 4000

Team Herald

In order to facilitate present requirements of UAE departures from Goa International Airport, the Airports Authority of India has commenced COVID-19 RAPID PCR facility from today.

A Rapid PCR testing booth has been set up at Goa International Airport-Dabolim in MLCP to cater to those who need to carry Covid-19 negative reports to their destinations. The facility has been made available especially for those taking international flights to the United Arab Emirates, where Covid reports are mandatory to enter the country.

" The RAPID PCR facility has started today morning at Goa International Airport in MLCP to meet the present requirements of UAE departures. This shall facilitate departure from GOA to UAE. The test charges are RS 4000 only," Goa Airport Tweeted. As per records, the RTCPCR price at Private hospitals and other clinics cost Rs. 1500 to 2500, while at the Airport the RTPCR test will cost Rs.4000.    

At present, passengers carrying Covid Negative Test Report done maximum of 72 hours prior entering in Goa.

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