Chickenpox Fit to Fly Certificate — Same Day from £24.99

No. All major airlines prohibit passengers with active chickenpox from boarding. You cannot fly until all blisters have fully scabbed over, typically 5–7 days after the first spots appeared. Attempting to board while infectious may result in denial at the gate, potential legal liability for exposing vulnerable passengers, and invalidation of your travel insurance. Most airlines require 6–7 days after the last spot appears before considering boarding, plus a doctor's fit to fly certificate.

FastDoc certificates are signed by GMC-registered doctors and include the doctor's registration number. Airlines verify authenticity by checking the doctor's GMC registration against the GMC database. Some services (like ZoomDoc) include a QR code that airlines can scan. Most airlines simply check that the certificate is from a registered UK doctor and dated within 6–7 days of your flight. FastDoc's certificates meet all major airline requirements.

If our doctor reviews your evidence and determines spots are not fully scabbed over, or you still show signs of being infectious, they will not issue a fit to fly certificate. Instead, they can issue a "Not fit to fly" letter confirming your condition, which is valuable for travel insurance claims and airline rebooking requests. The most important thing is getting an honest assessment — your safety and that of fellow passengers matters.

Most airlines require the fit to fly certificate to be dated within 6–7 days of your outbound flight. If you have a long holiday with a return flight more than 7 days later, you may need a second certificate. The certificate confirms your fitness to fly at the time of issue — if new symptoms develop or spots reappear, you'll need reassessment.

No, not always. Our process is flexible. You can describe the stage of recovery in detail and the doctor will use that information. If you prefer, you can upload photos showing the scabs. FastDoc doesn't require video like some competitors — we accept photos or detailed descriptions. The key is providing enough information for the doctor to confidently assess whether spots are fully scabbed over and you're no longer infectious.

Yes. Travel insurers including Allianz, Direct Travel, Insure4Less, Aviva, and others accept FastDoc certificates because they are signed by GMC-registered UK doctors. To make a successful claim, you need: (1) a medical certificate confirming chickenpox diagnosis and dates unfit to travel, (2) a fit to fly certificate confirming when you were cleared to fly, and (3) proof you notified your insurer immediately. FastDoc can provide both the "not fit" and "fit to fly" letters. Always contact your insurer as soon as you know you can't travel — most policies require prompt notification.

Yes. While chickenpox is most common in children, adults can get it and face the same airline restrictions. Chickenpox tends to be more severe in adults, with longer recovery times. FastDoc issues certificates for both children and adults. The process is the same — once spots are fully scabbed over, you're eligible for clearance.

Yes. FastDoc works globally. If your child develops chickenpox while you're on holiday in Spain, Greece, Turkey, or anywhere else, you can use our service from your hotel. Complete the form, upload photos (if desired), and our doctors will assess and issue your certificate. This is much faster and more reliable than trying to find a local English-speaking doctor who can issue a certificate that airlines will accept.

If your child with chickenpox is in the contagious stage, they cannot fly. Your uninfected child can fly normally. If both children have had chickenpox and both are in recovery with scabbed-over spots, you can get certificates for both. However, if one child is still contagious and one is recovered, you may need to travel separately or wait for both to recover — check your airline and travel insurer policies in this scenario.

Absolutely. All information you provide is encrypted, securely stored, and only accessed by the doctor reviewing your case. FastDoc is fully GDPR compliant and never shares your information with third parties without explicit consent. Medical information is treated with strict confidentiality and professional discretion.