COVID-19 tests for travellers
Choosing the right COVID-19 test for travel
Before traveling, you should consider the COVID-19 testing requirements of the country you are visiting. For example, some countries require a screening test result 72 hours prior to flight, others require it 48 hours prior to flight. Some destinations may also require a serological antibody test.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travel and Tourism Canada continually update travel requirements for various destinations.
PCR screening
COVID-19 molecular PCR infection screening for travellers
- $250
Serological test
COVID-19 serological IgM / IgG antibody test for travellers
- $145
Combination
Serological test and COVID-19 molecular PCR screening for travellers
- $275
Important
It is your responsibility to understand the requirements of your country of destination as well as the airline you are travelling with, to set an appropriate date and time for your appointment and to request the document(s) certifying a negative result, if applicable.
Government authorities advise against non-essential travel outside of Canada. For more information visit the Travel and Tourism Canada website.
Documents certifying a negative result
Attestation of Negative Test Result : Request it when you arrive at the point of service for your test. Book an appointment: Online or 1 -833 -590-2712
Medical certificate * : Obtain a medical certificate following a telemedicine appointment with a physician affiliated with Biron. To do so, contact Biron Corporate Health at 1 -833 -590-2716 or fill out a callback request.
*Charges may apply
To book an appointment
- Visit the online appointment booking portal.
- Select the test: Screening for COVID-19 and/or Serological test for COVID-19
- Choose a location and time slot.
- Indicate your last name, first name, date of birth, cell phone number and email address.
- To obtain an attestation of a negative result, request it when you arrive at the point of service on the day of your appointment.
Travel destinations with special testing requirements
Hawaii
Find out how you can be exempt from quarantine upon arrival thanks to Air Canada and Biron
China
The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China approves the tests offered by Biron
France
Pilot project: Rapid screening at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport for travellers to Metropolitan France
FAQ
As availability is limited, it is strongly recommended that you book your appointment as soon as possible.
You should also take into consideration the COVID-19 testing requirements of the country you are visiting. For example, some countries require a screening test result 72 hours prior to flight, others require it 48 hours prior to flight.
Finally, in addition to the requirements of the country you will be visiting, you must choose a time frame that takes into consideration that Biron generally issues COVID-19 screening test results by PCR within 48 business hours. Results of the serological test for COVID-19 are usually issued within 24 hours.
It is not possible to make a group appointment online for a PCR or serological test, you need to call us. If you book an appointment online, you must repeat the process for each member of your family.
To obtain an attestation of negative test result, you must request it upon arrival at the point of service on the day of your appointment.
Your attestation of negative test result will be issued by email at the same time as your result. Biron will make every effort to issue results within 24 to 48 business hours.
For any questions regarding your flight, please refer to your airline.