Fit-To-Fly Medical Certificates

Many Passport Health locations are offering Fit-To-Fly medical certificates, including select clinics in the following states:

Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C.

Fit-to-Fly medical certificates and Fit-To-Travel health forms are required by many airlines and countries in their efforts to keep others from getting infected as operations and economies slowly reopen. These documents provide travelers with proof they received a negative COVID-19 test that was reviewed by a medical professional prior to travel. In most cases, travelers are required to take the COVID-19 test within 72 to 96 hours of departure, depending on the airline or destination.

Call a local Passport Health location today or continue reading to learn more.

What Is a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?

COVID-19 Fit-To-Fly medical certificates certify that the holder of the travel health form has tested negative recently for COVID-19.

Fit-to-Fly medical certification generally requires travelers to show proof of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test results up to 72 hours before departure. This can vary by destination.

Some countries do require a minimal physical as well which can include listening to the lungs or similar non-invasive procedure.

Check with your airline or your destination’s governing health or entry agency for specific requirements.

Who Needs a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?

Fit-to-Fly certificates are required for entry to some U.S. states and foreign countries. Check with your airline before departure to see if a valid certificate will be required to board your plane.

How Can I Get a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?

Fit-to-Fly certificates require a negative COVID-19 test and possibly other minor requirements like a healthcare professional listening to your lungs. Various Passport Health facilities throughout the country are offering this service. Be sure to check with your local Passport Health to see if testing is available in your area.

Does a Fit-To-Fly Certificate Require a COVID-19 Test?

Yes, most Fit-to-Fly certificates require a COVID-19 test. Some may only require an antibody test while others require a full PCR test used to diagnose an active infection. Be sure to check the requirements of your destination before receiving testing. As PCR testing can take additional time to process, be sure to reach out to your local Passport Health about availability to fit your destination’s time requirements.

Which Test Do Countries Require for a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?

It can depend. But the most common test required is a RT-PCR test that identifies three different genes in the disease. The RT-PCR is widely viewed as the most comprehensive, currently available test today. To learn more about COVID-19 testing, please visit our COVID-19 testing page.

How Much Does a Fit-to-Fly Certificate Cost?

Fit-to-Fly certificate costs can vary based on the type of test needed and if any additional services, like vital checks, are required. Contact your local Passport Health to learn more about pricing in your area.

Where Can I Get a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?

Fit-to-Fly certificates are available from many Passport Health locations across the United States. Contact your local Passport Health to see if Fit-to-Fly certification and COVID-19 testing are available near you.

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What Is a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?
Who Needs a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?
How Can I Get a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?
Does a Fit-To-Fly Certificate Require a COVID-19 Test?
Which Test Do Countries Require for a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?
How Much Does a Fit-to-Fly Certificate Cost?
Where Can I Get a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?