PreDeparture Testing

Pre-departure testing refers to the process of conducting health tests, often for infectious diseases like COVID-19, before traveling internationally. Its purpose is to ensure travelers do not carry contagious illnesses, helping prevent the spread of diseases across borders. Typically, travelers need to take a test within a specific time frame (such as 24 or 72 hours) before departure and present proof of a negative result. This requirement helps protect public health by minimizing the risk of transmitting illnesses during travel and upon arrival at the destination.