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Old Sep 1, 2021 | 10:08 pm
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Originally Posted by JapanFlyerT
We heard from some people who had returned from the US that free tests are available in the US. Most important, they are valid for Japan as long as the right documents are stamped. My son is in NYC and due to come back next week via ICN. He knows Japanese who have done this, supposedly the test is just 30 minutes. I guess it is the/an antigen test? It's hard for me to verify anything though.

Searching NYC in English I just see commercial testing for $200 or free NYC testing that takes 3-4 days.
I know CMH and GUM has a location that offers free PCR tests. Some other locations like LAS offer free tests but possibly only to residents..? But all these tests take hours at the earliest. The only 30 minute test I know is antigen, but I thought that wasn’t eligible for Japan? Or maybe rapid PCR (LAX airport testing) but never heard of a free one.
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