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Thailand Reopens under Test and Go in 2022; How to Enter Thailand under Test and Go Program

This Weekly Update was originally posted on February 4, 2022. For the most recent update, click here.

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Test and Go Thailand Pass Requirements

1. Eligible Countries/Territories

Test and Go is available to travelers from all countries and territories.

2. Vaccination

Travelers 18 years of age and above must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Thailand or WHO at least 14 days before departure.
Recovered persons with 1 dose of vaccination (received after infection). Must provide a medical certificate as proof of full recovery.
Travelers below 18 years of age are not required to be fully vaccinated and must travel with a parent or legal guardian.
Children 12 to 17 years will be allowed to travel unaccompanied by a parent/guardian if they have received at least one dose of vaccine.

3. Insurance with minimum coverage of 50,000 USD for medical expenses including COVID 19.

*Thais and foreigners under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.

It is recommended that travelers make sure to check the small print of any COVID-19 insurance policy before purchasing. Ultimately, the policy should cover the cost of treatment and other medical expenses associated with being infected with COVID-19, including in-patient hospitalization, hospital isolation, hotel isolation, or related quarantine.
The insurance policy should also cover the whole duration that travelers are planning to stay in Thailand. You may add extra days as a precautionary measure in the event that the traveler’s second swab test result in returns as positive.

4. Fully paid SHA+ or AQ Hotel reservation confirmation for Day 1 and Day 5

On Day 1, reservation includes accommodation, RT-PCR test, and airport transfer
On Day 5, reservation includes accommodation and RT-PCR test.
Travelers can book 2 different hotels for the accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5. However, on both Day 1 and Day 5, you must stay within the room for the RT-PCR test result.

*The second RT-PCR test will not be required if the traveler’s length of stay is less than 5 nights or his/her scheduled international departure date out of Thailand is on Day 5 or before. For example, if the traveler plans to stay in Thailand for 3 days, then he/she does not have to undergo the second RT-PCR test, but he/she must leave for another country immediately. However, whether the traveler will be required to take another RT-PCR test depends on the airline and the final international destination.

*For travelers arriving at Phuket Airport, the RT-PCR tests must be booked separately at www.thailandpsas.com

**For travelers arriving at Bangkok Airport and Samui Airport, the RT-PCR tests will be booked directly to your Test and Go Hotel.

How to Enter Thailand under Test and Go Program

1. Apply for Thailand Pass

For the new applications for Thailand Pass Test and Go Program 2022, you can apply via: https://tp.consular.go.th/

*Please be advised that the processing time for Thailand Pass is 3–7 working days. Applicants are advised to plan ahead and apply in advance for Thailand Pass at least 7 working days before their intended departure.

Documents Required for Registration:

Passport
Vaccination Certificate or Recovery Certificate
Insurance Certificate (with minimum coverage of 50,000 USD for medical expenses including COVID-19)
Hotel Confirmation Letter (fully paid SHA+ or AQ Hotel reservation)
Flight reservation (domestic transfer is allowed in Bangkok to Samui and Phuket with flight number PGxxxx)
Thai Visa (if required)

* For faster processing of Thailand Pass, please upload the QR code of your vaccination documents if it is available.

** Travelers who have been issued a Thailand Pass under Test and Go Program (before the temporary suspension) are not required to re-apply. Your Test and Go Thailand Pass will remain valid. Please scan the QR code to determine the date you must enter Thailand.

2. Get a COVID Test

Travelers are required to undergo a COVID 19 RT-PCR test with a negative result issued within 72 hours before departure to Thailand.

*Some airlines may require that the actual test is taken within 72 hours before the flight.

In case of a positive RT-PCR result, the traveler must have a medical certificate stating that you have fully recovered from COVID-19 between 14 to 90 days before the travel date.
Children aged 6 and below, are not required to undergo a pre-departure RT-PCR test if traveling with their parents.

3. Do the 1st RT-PCR Test on the Day of Arrival

Travelers must undergo 1st RT-PCR test at the airport, hotel, or designated venue and wait for the result in the hotel room. Both adults and children are required to undergo the COVID test.
If the result is negative, you are allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand and undergo the 2nd RT-PCR test on Day 5.
If the result is positive, you will be referred for appropriate medical treatment. The medical expenses must be covered by the required insurance for foreign travelers. Some insurance companies may not cover your hotel isolation expenses.

4. Do the 2nd RT-PCR Test on Day 5

Travelers must undergo the 2nd RT-PCR test at the hotel or designated venue and wait for the result in the hotel room.
If the result is negative, you are allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand.
If the result is positive, you will be referred for appropriate medical treatment. The medical expenses must be covered by the required insurance for foreign travelers. Some insurance companies may not cover your hotel isolation expenses.

*All travelers must download and install the MorChana application, set it on at all times for the COVID-19 precautionary measures, and record the result on Day 5-6 in the application.

Common Problems in Thailand Pass Application

Problem No. 1: User Not Found

After registering for the Thailand Pass, you will receive an email notification with the 6-digit access. You may use the access code to check the status of your application, however, in some instances, you may find that your application was not registered or the user not found. You may check the status of your Thailand Pass application on this page: https://tp.consular.go.th/en/check-status

If the result is “unregistered user” or “user not found”, that is a common problem right now. When you encounter this problem, there is no need to panic. You only need to check the status on a different web browser or you may check on a different computer. As long as you have the access code, your application is being processed. Do not submit a new application, you are only allowed to submit up to two applications at the same time. Submitting multiple applications will cause a delay in the approval of your Thailand Pass.

Problem No. 2: How to Follow Up on the Status of Application

Normally, the process for the Thailand Pass will take 3 to 7 business days. However, if it has been more than the normal processing time, you may call or email the Thailand Pass system. It has been a problem that the phone numbers are not attended to or no one is answering the emails. To follow up the Thailand Pass application is by sending an email to the following addresses:

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] (for Phuket arrivals only)
[email protected]

Problem No. 3: Unpaid Hotel Booking and COVID Test

Recently there are reports about Thailand Pass applications being rejected due to hotels not confirming the room reservation and COVID tests. It is recommended that you make sure that your airport transfer, hotel accommodation, and RT PCR tests have been paid. After your registration for Thailand Pass, you may call or email the hotel to inform them that you have submitted your application for Thailand Pass. Due to the additional process which requires verification and authentication by hotels, it is advised that travelers book their hotel accommodation directly with the hotel.

Problem No.4: Cannot Submit Multiple Attachments

In applying for the Thailand Pass, you will be required to upload documents. In some cases, the documents such as insurance policy and hotel confirmation will be multiple pages. However, the Thailand Pass does not allow you to send multiple pages of documents. What you can do is always choose to upload the first page of the document or can edit it and collate the multiple pages into 1 page. You may also upload these documents in the last part of the application where you are allowed to submit additional documents.

Problem No. 5: Your Email Provider

Have you already submitted your Thailand Pass application but have not received any email confirmation at all? It is best to use a Gmail account (@gmail.com) to make sure that you will receive an email regarding your Thailand Pass application or registration in a timely manner. Also, always check the spelling of your email address before you continue with your application.

Where to Stay in Bangkok

Where to Stay in Pattaya

Where to Stay in Phuket

Where to Stay in Samui

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai

COVID Insurance for Thailand

Based on experience, the common problem for Thailand Pass applications being rejected is that some insurance policies are not properly worded. Your COVID-19 insurance must expressly state that it covers up to 50,000 USD medical expenses including COVID-19 while in Thailand. You may use your own health insurance or purchase insurance from your own country, however, it is recommended to purchase from an insurance company in Thailand such as AXA Insurance Thailand to make sure that you meet the requirement in obtaining the Thailand Pass successfully.

Some common problems with insurance documents submitted during the Thailand Pass process that will cause an application to be denied:

Wrong coverage date. The policy must be effective before or on the date of arrival and during your entire length of stay.
Your certificate of insurance must expressly state that it covers up to 50,000 USD medical expenses including COVID-19.
Your insurance letter or certificate must contain the policy number and date of effectivity or start date.

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https://www.siam-legal.com/axa-insurance

Apply for Thailand Pass

The Thailand Pass is required for both Thai and foreign nationals to enter Thailand. It is free of charge to obtain a Thailand Pass.

Travelers must also be aware that proper preparation is the key to the approval of their Thailand Pass application. Please do your application at least 2 to 3 weeks before your departure date. Don’t leave it for the last minute.

In case you are experiencing difficulty with the Thailand Pass system, you could also avail the professional services of Siam Legal International, a law firm in Thailand that will help you in your Thailand Pass registration and therefore make it easy for you to get to the Land of Smiles.

Siam Legal Visa and Thailand Pass Assistance

Package 1: 200 USD (Visa + Thailand Pass)

Visa Consultation
Extensive checklist of required documents
Assistance in Thai e-visa application (non-immigrant O marriage visa and 60-day TR visa)
Assistance in Thailand Pass application
2 to 3 weeks process
Our offer is available in the US, UK and Canada visa applications only

Package 2: 100 USD (Thailand Pass)

Consultation with our Immigration Specialist
Extensive checklist of required documents
Assistance in Thailand Pass application (including Visa holders and Visa Exemption)
5 to 10 days processing time
Available for Thai and foreign nationals
For Test & Go, Sandbox, and Quarantine programs

For the latest information, weekly updates, and guide about How To Travel to Thailand in 2022, you may check this page here:

https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-travel-restrictions-updates

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