Turkey canceled PCR tests for vaccinated Russians

From June 1, Turkey has simplified the entry rules for vaccinated and recovering from COVID-19 Russians. From now on, they will not need to present a negative PCR test when entering the country. This is stated in the message of Turkish Airlines with reference to the decision of the authorities of the republic. The information was confirmed by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

Under the updated rules, Turkey is lifting flight bans to Brazil and South Africa. Passengers from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or those who have visited these countries in the past 14 days, will need to provide certificates with a negative PCR test for COVID-19, as well as quarantine for 14 days in places designated by the authorities.

Those arriving in Turkey from the UK, Iran, Egypt and Singapore will only need a certificate with a negative test result.

“To enter Turkey from countries not listed above (including from Russia. -), passengers will not be required to provide a certificate with a negative PCR test result if they provide a document issued by the official authorities of the country in question, which states that they have been vaccinated no later than 14 days before entering Turkey and/or have been ill and recovered within the last six months. Quarantine measures will not be applied to these passengers,” Turkish Airlines said in a statement.

For unvaccinated and not ill Russians, they will need a certificate with a negative PCR test result made no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in Turkey, or a certificate with the results of an express test for antigens (an analogue of the PCR test. -) to COVID-19, conducted not earlier than 48 hours before arrival in Turkey. Children under six years of age and transit passengers do not need certificates.