Get ready to fly If your destination requires it, you should complete your test and receive your fit-to-fly certificate before your international flight. Carry proof of your negative test result with you throughout your journey, as it will be needed at check in and when you arrive in your destination.

As of March 2026, Virgin Atlantic no longer requires a negative Covid-19 test for the majority of its flights, following the global trend of treating the virus as endemic. Most destinations served by Virgin, including the US, UK, and Caribbean, have long since scrapped testing and vaccination entry requirements for international travelers. However, passengers should still use the Virgin Atlantic FlyReady tool before their trip to check the specific, up-to-the-minute requirements for their destination, as some countries (particularly in parts of Asia) may still occasionally implement health screenings or digital health declarations during local outbreaks. While the airline itself doesn't mandate the test, it remains the passenger's responsibility to comply with the laws of the country they are entering. If a destination does require a test, Virgin recommends uploading results to FlyReady at least 24 hours before departure to ensure a smooth check-in process at the airport and to avoid delays at the boarding gate.