How To Get A COVID-19 RT-PCR Test: Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) Airport 😷
If you’re traveling internationally (during the Summer of 2021 and possibly beyond? 🤷🏾♀️), then you’ll most likely need a COVID test. And not just any COVID test, but an RT-PCR test!
The process for obtaining a test varies based on where you are, but if you happen to be in Sao Paulo, then follow these simple steps to get your results in four hours or less! 😲
Go to the GRU Airport - Guarulhos Airport is the full name
Go to terminal three near the Burger King
If you don’t speak Portuguese, then request an attendant who speaks your language
The name of the lab can be found here.
Bring your passport
Provide your Brazil address. You can use your accommodation’s address if you don’t reside in Brazil.
Be ready to provide your phone number, email address and flight itinerary
Pro Tip: If you’re flying LATAM airlines, then you’ll receive a 10% discount!
Cost of the PCR test is R$350 or about $70 USD
After you complete the registration process, then brace yourself for the uncomfortable test. 😪 At least it only lasts ten seconds or so. The longest ten seconds ever. 😰
Final step? Watch your email like a hawk for the results and hope they are negative. And that’s it! Super simple. 😁
The little lab room
Trying to pump myself up to take this test AGAIN 😪 Second time in one month