RapidReturn COVID-19 Test Kit
Testing that travels with you
Swab anywhere in the world,
get travel-ready results in minutes
Swab anywhere in the world,
get travel-ready results in minutes
Don’t let your dream vacation become a nightmare.
Anyone wishing to enter the United States must have a recent negative NAAT COVID test (Rapid Antigen or Molecular PCR) from a certified provider.
Even fully-vaccinated citizens.
CityHealth’s new RapidReturn Kit is a supervised, certified, CDC-approved Rapid Antigen COVID test that you can take any time, from anywhere in the world.
Simply pack your test kits before you travel, login to our secure portal when it’s time to test, and enjoy travel-ready results guaranteed to get you home.
The test you need, from a provider you trust. It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
Order kits online, and they’ll ship within 72 hours. Pack kits in your carry-on luggage until it’s time to take a return test.
Order Test KitsJust log on to take your test; no appointment needed. A certified guide will coach you through sample collection.
Activate Test KitReceive a travel-ready Digital Health Certificate in minutes. No apps to download or forms to print.
Order Test KitsSkip long airport testing lineups, trying to locate an approved clinic in a foreign country, or coordinating in-person testing appointments.
CityHealth’s RapidReturn Test Kit is ready when you are with a NAAT Rapid Angiten COVID test from a Trusted Testing Partner.
Perfect for returning home to the US after international travel.
All you need is an internet connection, a device with a webcam, and 15 minutes!
CityHealth is a US based company and Certified Trusted Testing partner. We’re committed to upholding industry-leading standards for testing quality, both at home and abroad.
This test is best for US travelers returning home from international travel. It is convenient, easy to use, and fits perfectly in your carry-on luggage.
Before you leave home, purchase your kits and pack them in your carry-on luggage. When it’s time to take your return test, log on to (click here) 3 days before your scheduled return flight. No appointment needed - this service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tip: Use the contact information you would like your results sent to. For example, use your cell phone number and an email address that you check while traveling instead of your office number and work email.
Once you have activated your kit, a guide will be with you shortly to help you through the easy sample collection process.
Once your sample is collected, you will test it using the testing solution provided. This takes about 10 minutes. A guide will view the result and tell you if you are COVID positive or negative.
When the test is over, you will be sent a link to view and download your results via a secure email and text message. As a security feature, you’ll need to enter your name and date of birth to view your results.
This is a Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAAT) Rapid Antigen test. Your sample is collected via a self-administered nasal swab inserted about ¾” inside each nostril.
Results of this test are approved for re-entry to the United States.
Please allow at least 15-20 minutes for your testing appointment.
It will take about 10 minutes for the testing solution to return a result. Your official Digital Health Certificate will be sent to you as soon as it's generated, usually within 2-3 minutes of your appointment. In rare cases, it may take up to 5 hours for results to be delivered.
Test kits are sold in packs of 2 so that you’re prepared for events like flight delays over 24 hours that require re-testing, lost or damaged kits, or inconclusive results due to insufficient sample size.
We recommend packing at least 2 test kits for each traveler for each leg of your return journey.
We recommend 2 tests for each member of your group.
For example, a 2-person couple should pack 4 tests in total. For a family of 4 traveling together, bring 8 tests.Each RapidReturn Kits contain 2 test for 1 person.
This helps ensure you can still make it home if your flight is delayed and you need to re-test, if one test is damaged or lost during travel, or if the first test is inconclusive.CityHealth ships within the United States only.
We recommend purchasing your kits at home before you leave, as we cannot guarantee international shipping.You will know your COVID status as soon as your sample is analyzed, which takes about 10 minutes.
After your test, you’ll receive a secure email and text message with a link to view and download your test results, called a Digital Health Certificate.
To keep your data secure, this link will expire in 72 hours. You will need to enter your first name, last name, and date of birth to access your results.
Pre-travel COVID tests must be taken within 3 days (72 hours) of your planned departure.
Log in to (link) to activate your kit and take your test.
Note: If your flight is delayed by more than 24 hours, you may have to re-take your test so that your results fall within the 3-day testing window.
Depending on your airline, you may be able to upload your Digital Health Certificate (your test results) to your airline’s booking app.
You can also present your Digital Heath Certificate on your mobile device or print a copy to show at the airport.
The type of test needed for international travel depends on the requirements of your destination country. For up-to-date information, please view these International Travel Restrictions by Country.
To re-enter the USA, a negative Rapid Antigen or Molecular PCR test, taken within 3 days of scheduled departure, is required.
This test is a Rapid Antigen test and is approved by the CDC for re-entry to the United States.
Check with your destination country. In most cases, you will be asked to provide a copy of your positive COVID test (a NAAT test, from a CLIA certified laboratory) and a signed letter from a medical professional stating that you have fully recovered and are not exhibiting any symptoms. This letter must be on professional letterhead, signed and dated at least 10 days after your positive test result, and no more than 14 days before your departure.
Requirements are subject to change without notice, so please check with your destination country for the most up-to-date requirements.
Yes. Per CDC recommendations, even fully vaccinated travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID test before traveling to the US.
Without proof of a negative COVID test, you may not be allowed to board a plane bound for the US.
You must take a pre-travel COVID test 3 days before your scheduled departure, even if you are fully vaccinated.
The CDC recommends that travelers get COVID tested within 3-5 days of returning from international travel. Even if you’re fully vaccinated, you can still carry and spread COVID-19 variants.Per CDC's guidance on international travel during COVID-19 anyone who is not vaccinated should avoid travel.
You should only travel after being fully vaccinated (2 weeks after your second dose, or 2 weeks after getting the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine).
Yes, CityHealth has several COVID testing locations throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
We also offer in-home, mail-in, pre-travel, workplace, and event testing options.
For more information, please visit our COVID testing page.