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Hi JS. Yes the test kits can be used by anybody and they don’t have to be related. The important part is that each person must create their own emed user account and download the NAVICA app to get their digital certificate. I ran out recently and my friend leant me one of hers and I was able to use it with no problem at all.

​@@tridentwarriors Awesome. Thanks for the quick reply. But when the kid is a minor, it can be added to their parents account. Right? HAve a blessed day. Love this channel.!!!

@@Kklkoko Hi, thanks for the compliment. It would be lovely if you could subscribe :) I am slowly building a fan base for all travel and diving related matters. To answer your question, yes I believe that a minor (eMed classifies somebody under 15 yrs old as a minor) can be added to the account. I just checked the FAQ page for you (You can find that here.. www.emed.com/contact-us) and there is a good FAQ response under the question 'How do I help a child or minor take a test on emed?'. This is the answer that they provide. Initiate a testing session by visiting www.eMed.com and clicking the "Start Test" button on the home page, then follow the instructions provided onscreen. Note: you must login using your NAVICA™ app credentials to begin testing with eMed. To download the NAVICA™ app to your smartphone or device, and for more information visit:www.globalpointofcare.abbott/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-home-test-us.html. Note: All minors age 15 and under must have a "Managed Account" in the NAVICA™ app. To create a "Managed Account" in the NAVICA™ app, complete the following steps: Step 1: Log into Navica App Step 2: Click person icon Step 3: Click Add a Managed Profile Step 4: Click Add a Managed Profile Step 5: Read Managed Profile agreement and click Yes Step 6: Add Basic Details and click Continue Step 7: Add Address Details and click continue Step 8: Add Additional Details and click Create Profile Step 9: Click Done for Now

www.emed.com to buy a 6 pack or store.optum.com/shop/category/everyday-care/covid-19/ if you want to buy a 2 pack (more expensive per pack and MAKE SURE you purchase the ''Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services - 2 Pack for Travel' on this website and not any of the other products which will not work for travel entry. You need the telemed component)

This is what I found on the embassy site. In short, this test is an antigen test and so yes, it qualifies. Here is the embassy info on entry into France but please check with your airline, Orange countries (all other countries including the United States). Fully vaccinated travelers must present proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test performed with the 48 hours prior to departure for France; no quarantine is necessary. France accepts the CDC card as sufficient proof of vaccination for entry. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers must provide a compelling reason for travel (see Compelling Reasons, below), a negative COVID test (PCR or antigen) performed in the 48 hours before departure. All travelers will be tested again upon arrival, and must self-isolate upon arrival for 7 days, 10 days if they test positive upon arrival.  At the end of the 7 days they must take a PCR test. In addition, depending on your country of origin, you may be subject to screening upon arrival. To facilitate administrative procedures, you need to fill out the form available at the following address: passager.serveureos.org. Children under age 12 are exempt from the testing requirements. Read here for more info fr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Digital version is sufficient. I just returned from Honduras using just a digital version on United.

Yes you need a camera, microphone and speaker. I’m not sure if an iPhone is sufficient but it does have all three so I don’t see why not

no, I am sorry but I do not know of any mouth based tests

so happy I am able to help and make a difference :) You're very welcome

Jim, after looking at the Costa Rican embassy website it appears that negative covid tests are NOT required to enter Costa Rica so this explains why the option is not visible inside the VeriFLY app (NAVICA is not the app for American Airlines btw). Looks like same applies to other countries like Mexico that don’t require a negative test, they are mot on the VeriFLY app list either. Here is a copy of the text on the website Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry into Costa Rica? No U.S. citizen tourists wishing to enter Costa Rica are not required to present the results of a negative PCR test for CV-19. However, all U.S. citizen tourist must complete an epidemiological Health Pass and provide proof of health insurance to cover any medical treatment and quarantine lodging related to COVID-19 illnesses while in Costa Rica. Source is here: scroll about halfway down cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ You will of course need a test to enter the USA from Costs Rica

That is a great observation and no I have not had any problems with TSA. The bottle is tiny and I would not expect it to trigger any alerts for TSA. I am sure that it would be easily explained and they would let it pass if somebody were to be super keen in their job :) The ideal way is to not have it in carry on luggage and put it in your checked bag but if you don't check anything then you are at the mercy of the hyper vigilant TSA agent and then you will need to revert to your pleasant warm fuzzy negotiation and explanation skills :) But please do let us know if you encounter this issue. I am flying in a few weeks so I will check with the local TSA folks but it is also going to come down to the individual agent as I doubt that there is any kind of exclusion for this.

@@tridentwarriors It hit me last night that it is a prescription and that because of that hopefully is considered medical. I hope that is the case because we travel to Germany August 10th all carry on. Please let me know what the agent tells you. We are also flying Delta, do you show them the app negative or the email they send? Have you had any problems with Delta accepting what you show them?

@@MichaelJohnson-im1yl I always just show them the certificate in the Navica app and have a copy of the email on my phone as a backup. Most times I am not in a location where I can print something without any great effort and I have never had a problem showing them the digital certificate which in my opinion is much safer and less prone to forgery. I honestly do not think you will have a problem with the tiny bottle of liquid and if so then just put it in the tray on its own through the scanner like you would any liquids that you are permitted to carry on board. I think the limit is 3.4oz or 100ml containers which this one is easily way under that size. www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/what-3-1-1-liquids-rule

I just went through TSA gate check. I had all 6 test kits in my carry on and they were allowed.

@@MichaelJohnson-im1yl thanks for the update Michael. I spoke to the TSA folks in DCA about this and the general consensus was that they would not even consider it a risk due to the tiny size of the bottles. Glad you made it through unscathed. Safe travels 😀

Erika, it is my understanding that you can buy the 6 pack yourself and then create another account on the emed website for any other users that you wish to give a test kit to and then when they log in to carry out their test then they simply scan in the QR code of the individual box that you gave to them from your 6 pack. Basically the 6 pack is NOT locked into the person that paid for them and I have been told this multiple times by eMed. This makes sense as you can share them with family and friends. If Portugal requires a Rapid Antigen test for entry then this test kit will work as this is one of the fields that we orchestrated getting put onto the certificate that you get issued after taking the test. Please update us with your experience as every travelers experience will be different and the more we know, then the more we know right :)

@@tridentwarriors thank you very much! Funny, I wrote to eMed and they advised me that “each individual must have their own test kit (6 test kit pack)”. Sigh….So it’s a little confusing to say the least. You may indeed be correct about the individual barcodes on each package, but fortunately I discovered that United works with another vendor that sells a 2 packet kit, which is how we might deal with this. When I asked if we could use the BinaxNow test for entry to Poland they advised me to check with the airline….after holding for 1.5 hours, the United rep said the test was NOT valid for entry to Poland, which is also what the United site has posted. Ughhhh…All the mixed messages are frustrating, but at the end of the day I’m just grateful we are finally going to be able to travel.

Hi Erika! Did you get to Portugal safely and did you use this to enter?

No, the QR code is used by the teledoc that is on the video meeting with you. You will hold the QR code up to your laptop camera which the teledoc will scan in snd then it pulls up all of your data that you registered when buying the package.

This antigen test only requires that you go around the inside of your nose and not into the nasal passage. Watch the video at 7 minutes 20 seconds in and you will see how far I put it in my nose in the demonstration. Not very at all.

@@tridentwarriors Hiya, that's good too know, and gratitude for your quick reply. Eye watched the video all the way through however an health condition effecting health currently is why eye missed how far you demonstrated it goes into the nasal area...eye will have too find out if this test is offered at the airport or anywhere else due too health now...bliss u

Thanks for the info. I'm traveling to Roatan on July 13th..... You mentioned that Honduras will accept this for entry into the country. I'm assuming you know this for a fact. Can you please confirm and do you know anybody who has had problems with it?

@@kotro88 Please note that you do still need a test to enter the USA and this test kit is perfect for re-entry. Now to your question about Honduras.. you do not need the test to enter Roatan anymore as long as you are vaccinated and can show your original vaccine card. If you have not been vaccinated either due to underaged, chose not to get vaccinated or any other reason then yes this test kit is permitted for entry and I have used it multiple times. This requirement changed a few weeks ago on 2nd June. Here is the update information presented on hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Here is an extract from that page which is relevant to your question: Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Effective June 2, 2021, The Government of Honduras has updated its requirements for entry into the country. All travelers must still complete the online pre-check form, but fully vaccinated individuals with their original vaccination certificate are no longer required to provide proof of a negative COVID test upon entry in Honduras. Proof of Full Vaccination: Passengers must provide the original vaccination certificate documenting complete COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of most vaccines; one dose of Johnson & Johnson) with at least 14 days after receipt of the final dose. COVID-19 Test: Passengers who cannot provide proof of full vaccination must hand-carry the negative test results for a PCR or rapid test taken less than 72 hours before entry into Honduras. Passengers must show the test results at check-in.

@@tridentwarriors Thank you for all the information. I have to ask you do you think me and my girlfriend can use 2 of these test to enter Italy and use 2 of the test to return to the US. I just bought the six pack but I am worried that if I open the box I will not be able to use it for the return. Thank you