(Updated December 21, 2021)
Thailand has closed all its borders in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 in most of 2020 under the invocation of the Emergency Decree. At present, Thailand has opened the country to foreign travelers and tourists. Now, fully vaccinated travelers, both Thai and foreigners, are allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine under the Test and Go Program or the Phuket Sandbox Program. However, the mandatory quarantine of 10 days is still required for both unvaccinated travelers and 14 days for those traveling from African countries.
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Who is qualified?
Travelers should be any of the following:
- Thai nationals
- Foreigners under the Visa Exemption List
- Foreigners under the Visa on Arrival List
- Foreigners who are holding a valid non-immigrant B visa (with Work Permit) and those with the extension of stay of Non-immigrant B visa (with Work Permit), including their spouses and children.
- Foreigners who are granted permission (WP3) from the Ministry of Labor to work in Thailand and their families.
- Foreigners who are holding non-immigrant D and F visas as part of the diplomatic corps and their families.
- Foreigners who are holding non-immigrant O visas who are spouses, parents, or children of Thai nationals.
- Foreigners who hold Certificate Permanent Residence including their spouses and children.
- Foreigners who are students of formal educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students.
- Foreigners who are in need of medical treatment in Thailand, and their attendants.
- Foreigners who are invited by the government and those who are permitted to enter the Kingdom under a special arrangement including Thailand Elite Visa.
- Foreign migrant workers with official documents.
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Where to apply for permission to enter Thailand or Thailand Pass?
The Thai or foreigners must apply for the Thailand Pass to enter Thailand from the official webs portal: https://tp.consular.go.th/
The application is done online and the processing time ranges from 3 to 7 days. If you are required to have a valid visa, it is recommended to secure your visa from the Thai Embassy or Consulate before applying for the Thailand Pass.
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What do you have to prepare prior to traveling to Thailand?
The foreigner or non-Thai nationals must carry the necessary documents as follows:
- Thailand Pass issued by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand Pass System.
- COVID 19 Health Certificate issued by the relevant authority and the COVID-19 medical test result. The test must be conducted no longer than 72 hours before the date of travel. This certificate is also necessary at the airline’s check-in counter for a boarding pass to be issued.
- COVID-19 Insurance covers treatment and medical expenses related to COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of 20,000 USD.
- Confirmation of reservation of a Test and Go Hotel, Sandbox Hotel, or the ASQ Hotel.
- Vaccination Certificate or vaccine card
How to obtain a Thailand Pass?
The foreigner must apply for the Thailand Pass at least 5 to 7 working days prior to the intended date of travel.
For the Thailand Pass, he/she must submit the following documents:
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of the Travel Health Insurance Policy covering treatment and medical expenses related to COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of 20,000 USD.
- Copy of flight details of the intended date of travel.
- Copy of Confirmation of reservation of a Test and Go Hotel, Sandbox Hotel, or the ASQ Hotel.
- Copy of proof of Vaccination (if any)
NOTE: Thailand Pass System will reject your Thailand Pass application if you do not have the correct format for Health Insurance, Hotel Confirmation, and Vaccination Document.
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Note: In the case of foreigners who are required to apply for a Thai visa before traveling to Thailand, you may apply for your Thai visa separate from the Thailand Pass application. For e-visa application, please visit: https://thaievisa.go.th/
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What to do upon entry to Thailand?
When entering Thailand, the foreigner or non-Thai national is requested to follow the Thai authority’s guidelines for preventing the COVID-19 pandemic as follows:
- Present the Thailand Pass QR Code to the Thai authorities at the airport of arrival
- Present the COVID-19 PCR test result (issued from the country of departure)
- Present the COVID 19 travel insurance policy
- Present the proof of airport transfer and accommodation reservation which includes proof of RT-PCR test upon arrival
- Present the valid non-immigrant visa and work permit (if applicable)
- The traveler will be subjected to a mandatory 1-night Test and Go, 5-night Sandbox stay or the mandatory 10-day or 14-night state quarantine at a designated hotel under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health at his or her own expense.
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1,235 Responses
I’m an American and I hold a work permit as an international school teacher. I also have a Thai wife and daughter in Thailand. I have a few questions.
1. I am wondering how long it takes to get the COE once I get the fit to fly certificate, and also if they are able to process this over a weekend? 72 hours is not a lot of turnaround time, and I’m afraid of the fit to fly expiring if they don’t give me the COE in time.
2. My daughter is half-Thai and will be travelling with me on a Thai passport. I have been told that she is exempt from the health insurance requirement. Is she also exempt from having to pay the massive ASQ fee?
3. Currently we have a scheduled flight on Cathay Pacific that lands on 2 August in Bangkok. Will we be allowed to take this flight, or do we have to have an official repatriation flight organized by the consulate?
Dear Jason,
It depends where you are applying for the Certificate of Entry. I think in the US, the fit to fly certificate might replace the certificate of entry or the embassy can issue it at the same time. For the quarantine, Thais can qualify for free quarantine but foreigners needs to do the paid quarantine. In your case, she is a minor so she has to go with you in the paid quarantine. I think you will be able to fly in August as long as you get the certificate for you and your child from the Thai Embassy in Washington DC. I see that they have an online application already:
https://thaiembdc.org/onlinevisaapplication/
Thank you.
Hi Rex
I think I have some problem with the website, i cant’find my question and the answer done yesterday in the morning , the question was if my wife can change his visa student in non O (without going out of Thailand) following my non B Like my son is doing.
thanks
Rik
Dear Rik,
You will received an email once your comment has been posted or has been answered. Thank you.
Hello ladies and armies
I am currently in Phillipines / Cebu
And currently there is since yesterday 01.07.2020 for 11 groups again the entry to Thailand.
“Non-Thai nationals who are spouses, parents or children of Thai nationals.”
I currently have no visa for Thailand and I have read that you have to report to the Thai Embassy and you have to take a return flight back to Thailand.
I have a Thai son living in Thailand but no current visa is it possible to enter with Visa on Arraivel and then make a paternity visa in Thailand?
If so, what documents do I need to confirm my son?
Best regards
Dear Benjamin,
You need to get in touch with Thai Embassy in Manila and obtain the non-immigrant O visa for having Thai child and certificate of entry to Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi, I am a New Zealand citizen looking to come to Thailand for work on a working holiday Visa. Am I able to apply for this as of the 1st July?
Dear Lyle,
I believe you have check the page and the list of qualified groups of foreigners allowed to enter Thailand in July. if you belong to one of these groups, please contact the Thai Embassy in Wellington and apply for the visa and certificate of entry to Thailand. Thank you.
Dear Rex,
Would I be able to get a visa to go to visit my daughter and her new baby? She is not a Thai national but her husband and baby are. My trip was planned for mid-July and I just found out that I can’t get a visa on arrival as I have done in the past.
Dear Saebra,
At the moment, you do not belong to the priority list as we call it. I recommend to patiently wait a bit longer once the government issued the new list of groups to be allowed in August 2020. Thank you.
hi rex again again.
the danish boy again. so i just need to get this straight. if I get a Thai passport and you know all that local council and embassy stuff. if I get all of that done, I’m able to move right now? also thanks for the quic and helpful responses – appreciate it
Dear Marc,
Yes that is correct. if you are travelling to Thailand on Thai passport, you can sign up for repatriation flight at the Thai Embassy in Copenhagen, given that you can travel alone as a minor. You ight need a parent or guardian to travel with you.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
I am a university student in London and I am not a Thai citizen, but my father has been working in Thailand for the past 10 years. I do not have a visa for entry into Thailand because my dependent visa expired at the end of last year. According to the announcement made, which includes families of work permit holders to enter Thailand, am I eligible to apply for a short-term tourist visa?
I have contacted the Thai Embassy in London numerous times and they give me no information and say that visa services are suspended till September. I am not able to properly get in touch with anyone. Any guidance from you would be highly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Dear Shilpi,
Yes, it is correct that family members of foreigners who are working in Thailand are allowed to enter Thailand given that you secure the non-immigrant O visa and certificate of entry issued by Thai Embassy.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
thanks for all your time to answer,
one more question , I have non B visa and my son follows me with non O,
my wife has student visa already expired in May, but under extension to 31st July, can she change the non O visa in non B visa and follow me too, without going out of Thailand and within 31st July?
thanks in advance
Rik
Dear Rik,
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, yes, it is possible for your wife to convert her via into a Non-immigrant O visa under your Non Immigrant B visa while inside Thailand. If you work in bangkok and you reside in Bangkok, Siam Legal, our firm can assist you and you may get in touch with us and email us [email protected] or through this page: https://www.siam-legal.com/contactus.php
Are there any requirements for nationals for returning home from Japan?
(ex. Health Certificate, PCR results etc.)
Are there any requirements for nationals upon arrival to Thailand?
(ex. medical check-up, rapid test etc.)
Will they be under quarantine?
If yes, where and for how long?
Thank you.
Dear Mihoko,
I am not sure if the returning nationals are Thais or are they non-Thais? There is a quarantine for long term visa holders and no quarantine for business people invited by the government. For more information about Thai nationals and foreigners returning to Thailand, please call the Thai Embassy in Tokyo.
Thank you.
Привет Рекс! Мы находимся в Тайланде муж- виза non b and work permit и я и 2 ребенка с визами non o. Наши визы заканчиваются в марте 2021 г. Но мы должны делать Бордер ран каждые 3 месяца. Все страны закрыты. Что делать в этой ситуации? И если что то откроют и мы выедем как потом вернуться в Тайланд.
Спасибо
Dear Olga,
You have 2 options:
1. You can wait for the borders to reopen so that you can continue doing your 90-day exit and re-entry.
2. You can ask the employer of your husband to extend your non-immigrant O visas inside Thailand.
I do not read and understand Russian but I hope this answers your question.
Thank you.
Hi,
I am from India; I have to join as a teacher in an International school next month August 1st 2020, in Chiang mai, Thailand. I have all the necessary documents for my non immigrant B visa which has been sent to me from my school. I have the WP3 original document as per the latest update, I would want to apply for the “Certificate of Entry” with Royal Thai Embassy Chennai, India. Meanwhile my school is in the process of sending me the required Health insurance for applying COE. The update also mentioned that I have to produce the “Copy of flight details of the intended date of travel”- need help; there are no flights operational now as the International travel is banned, Please explain this step. Would local Thai Embassy will arrange the flights after I Submit the documents for my visa and COE with case to case basis? I Would greatly appreciate some clarity with the flight details.
Dear Loganathan,
Yes, if there is no commercial flights, you need to check with Thai Embassy if they can include you in the repatriation flights for Thai nationals.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I’m not a thai citizen, but I am in the US as a college student with an F1 Visa. My family has been in Thailand for the past 20 years, and I am trying to go back home now. My dad is on a work permit in Bangkok. Am I still eligible to go back home?
Dear Jevin,
Yes, if you are a family member of a foreigner who has a work permit in Thailand, you may apply for the visa and certificate of entry from the Thai Embassy in Washington DC. Please contact them for more information.
Thank you.
Is it possible to go from the US to Thailand and then transit to Shanghai, China?
Dear Peng,
At this time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has not issued a notification allowing transit passengers to Thailand.
Thank you.
Hello
My partner is Thai and our daughter has Thai passport. My retirement visa expired April 15 as my flight on March 22 was cancelled. Can you please tell me if I qualify for a re entry certificate to Thailand?
Thank you.
Dear Peter,
Yes, you may apply for the non-immigrant O visa based on having Thai child and certificate of entry to Thailand from Thai Embassy in London. For more information on the procedure, please call the embassy directly. Thank you.
Hello
Is family visa for married people only or is partner with children in Thailand allowed to come to Thailand.
Dear Peter,
As long as you have a non-immigrant O visa based on having a Thai child or Thai wife you are qualified. If your wife is a foreigner, you will still qualify of your wife has a Thai work permit and non-immigrant B visa or if you have a foreign child, your child must have a non-immigrant education visa. You will get in touch with the local Thai embassy to know more about the certificate of entry to Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi
I am Irish citizen in Ireland with partner and 7 year old daughter in Bangkok. Can you please tell am I allowed to come to Thailand. We are not married but my daughter has Thai passport and I have copy birth certificate.
Thank you
Dear Peter,
You can apply for the non-immigrant O visa and certificate of entry based on having a Thai child. Please call the Thai Embassy in London for more information.
Thank you.
Hi Peter,
Please check this page:
http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/119247-Requirements-for-Certificate-of-Entry-during-trave.html
Hi Rex,
I am from India. I have a Non-immigrant O-type visa. My husband (Non-Thai) is having work permit and currently working in Thailand. Also, we have residence provided by his company. Am i eligible to enter Thailand in July 2020?
Dear Vish,
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the certificate of entry to Thailand. Please get in touch with Thai Embassy in India to apply.
Thank you.
Dear Rex
if we go back our country and when we come back Thailand, we are required to quarantine ourselves?
Dear Fariba,
It really depends if you have a re-entry permit and the category of your visa. If you long term visa with re-entry permit under Non Immigrant B employment, yes, you may return to Thailand and you will undergo a mandatory ASQ quarantine. Thank you.
I have a valid work permit but my visa has expired in May. I got an answer from Thai Embassy in Washington stating that I can apply for reentry permit. But how do I find the flight???
Dear Olga,
I regret to inform you that we cannot advise you regarding flights to Thailand since Civil Aviation Authority announces today that international flights will be allowed to enter Thailand ONLY if the passengers have secured Certificate of Entry from the Thai Embassy abroad. Please check with the Thai Embassy if you can be included in the repatriation flights.
Thank you.
Hi
I am from French
Can apply student visa 1 year
To learn Thai language
If I do this can go to Thailand this time
Thank you
Dear Martial,
Yes, you can try that and then apply for the non-immigrant ED visa and certificate of entry from the Thai Embassy in Peris.
Thank you.
Hello,
is there any news of possible Visa (double entry) extension after the July 31st? I’m a Canadian currently stuck here in Hat Yai, Thailand to be exact. I was suppose to fly to Australia (working holiday visa) by August 4th, now that’s not happening no more, since the whole world is closed for all International flights. Thankfully the Thai government gave us an automatic visa extension til July 31st. Will the government do another visa extension? I am willing to pay. Since there are no flights I can’t get anywhere outside of Thailand . Borders run will be impossible since buses are not fully working 100% on route and health risk possibilities from covid-19 . Any information in this matter, is greatly appreciated.Thank you .
Dear Louie,
There is a possibility that the visa amnesty might be extended. We just need to wait for further government announcement in the coming days. Please check this page regularly.
Thank you.
My Thai wife is due to give birth to our first child in September. I have all the documents prepared for the Non Immigrant O entry requirements. Except for the flight. I am in Sydney Australia. Do you have any information in regards to booking a flight please?
Dear Ryan,
I regret to inform you that we cannot advise you regarding flights to Thailand since Civil Aviation Authority announced today that international flights will be allowed to enter Thailand ONLY if the passengers have secured Certificate of Entry from the Thai Embassy abroad. You may also check with the Thai Embassy if you can qualify for the Repatriation flights.
Thank you.
Hi,
Is there any clarification on whether normal non-B visa issuing will be allowed to resume for business travellers from all countries, or will it be a limited number of countries?
Do you also know when WP3s will be issued again in Bangkok?
Dear Patrick,
It depends on the location of the Thai Embassy or consulate. Some Thai embassies are now issuing the certificate of entry and the non immigrant business visa. Some embassies are not processing it due to the fact that the country the embassy is located still implementing closure of the foreign embassies. At the Bangkok, the WP3s are issued by Bangkok Office to certain applicants. It is a case-to-case basis.
Thank you.
Hi,
I’m a taiwanese, I got a job offer from Thai company a couple months ago. however, I’m still in Taiwan currently because of COVID. I directly phoned Thai embassy in Taiwan this morning. They told me they still canceled all non-b visa application till next government announcement. I ‘d like to know when I can apply for Non-immigrant B visa and go to Thailand. Thanks.
Dear Robert,
I regret to inform you that right now we do not have any word about the resumption of the visa services and issuance of certificate of entry at Thailand Economic Office in Taiwan or consulate there. I recommend that you call them every other day to get updates because the Thai Embassies in USA and Singapore are already issuing such documents already.
Thank you.
Hi,
I am Malaysian, we have subsidiary company in Thailand. I need to entry Bangkok for arrangement/meeting due to internal issues. Is it i need to apply non immigrant B visa at local Thai embassy as well as issuing the Certificate of Entry to Thailand? For the 14-day mandatory quarantine on arrival, can i have the list of quarantine station?
Dear Hershyan,
Please contact the Thai Embassy in KL as they have the guideline on how you can secure the Certificate of Entry that you will present to the airline. For the list of hotel, please check Centerpoint Sukhumvit 55 in Bangkok.
Thank you.
hi rex again,
im the 13 year old danish boy. just a quick question, if I get a Thai passport or and a Thai id card, have a big family down there, and a house – am I still a ”foreigner”
Dear Marc,
If you will travel to Thailand with your Thai passport, you will be entering as Thai. So you will do as what the Thais do when they enter. You will still be subject to a quarantine and you need to register to the Thai Embassy in Copenhagen before you can fly to Thailand.
hi,
im 13 years old living in denmark. Me and my mom are moving to Thailand. she owns a house down there and we have a very big family down there too. she is a Thai citizen, I’m danish tho. I’m gonna get a Thai passport before flying to Thailand – with all of the stuff mentioned, is it possible for me and my mom to move to Thailand right now/in a month or so?
Dear Marc,
Yes, both of you once you both have Thai passport, you can travel to Thailand. You only need to apply for the fit to fly certificate from Thai Embassy in Denmark. You do not need any visa for Thailand if you can secure a Thai passport.
Please call this number: +45 39 62 50 10 or Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Hi Rex,
My husband and I work for the same company. We were both transferred from Singapore to Bangkok. While he moved in Jan and got a work permit, my move was planned in March. My visa process was mid-way (Pre-Visa approval from MFA done, pending Non-Imm B visa application) when borders closed and applications were put on hold. Would you know a) When will they re-start processing applications b) Do I qualify to apply for a Certificate of Entry currently?
Thanks.
Aarti
Dear Aarti,
I am sorry but we do not know when will the Thai Embassy in Singapore starts to process the visa application. It is best to call them at Tel: +65 6737 2644 ext.665 or email them at [email protected]
Thank you.
Hello
At the Moment I am in the uk , My fiancée returned home to Thailand in March .
My Fiancee is expecting and the baby is due at the beginning of November , I was Hoping to come to Thailand in Octorber so that I am there for the birth . I own a villa in Hua Hin . What are the chances of me been allowed Into Thailand for this special occasion
Dear Steven,
Good day. Based on news reports normal tourists might be allowed to enter Thailand in September or October so I think you will be alright. Please check our page regularly or check also with the Thai Embassy London for new announcements or updates.
Thank you.
Dear Rex
If the Thai flying ban is still on going in Octorber is there anyway I can get let into Thaiand for the Birth
Dear Steven,
The answer would be no, since tourists may not be the priority to enter Thailand. Right now, we just have to wait what will be the travel restriction or lifting of certain restrictions month by month. We cannot predict what will be the requirements to enter Thailand in October. Maybe after the child is born, you can come to Thailand as visiting a Thai child or family.
Thank you.
Hi Rex
Would it make a difference that I own a villa in Hua Hin
Dear Steven,
Having a villa or condominium in Thailand allows you to apply for the non-immigrant O visa from Thai embassy in your location. However, this Non Immigrant O visa is not one of the valid visas allowed to enter Thailand in July. The type of Non immigrant O visa allowed for July is based on having Thai family or based on having a family member who is working or studying in Thailand. Please see the updated list here:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/can-you-enter-thailand-now-during-the-covid-19-crisis.php
Thank you.
Hello
I live in Belgium and I’m planning to travel to Thailand in the end of july. I have a Thai passport and Thai ID, do I need to follow the 14 days quarantine rule?
Thank you!
Dear Hatsa,
As of today’s information, yes, Thai people returning to Thailand will be required to have a fit-to-fly certificate from Thai Embassy in Belgium and also required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days. Thailand has zero local transmission of COVID-19 but there is a number of Thai nationals from abroad who were infected by COVID-19 hence the requirement for quarantine. Thank you.
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Tessfu Geteye originally from Ethiopia but now I am in China. I completed my study here in China and want to return back to my country Ethiopia. It is well known that no need visa for Ethiopian to enter Thailand and currently there are several available flights from Thailand to Ethiopia. Since there is no fight from China to Ethiopia directly now. I plan to fly from Shanghai to Thailand then through connection flight to fly into Ethiopia via Ethiopian airlines.
Last year I fly in this way, please tell me that is it possible at this time?
Thank you in advance for your information.
Dear Tessfu,
The visa on arrival has been suspended until September 30, therefore you cannot use it at this time. In order to enter Thailand you need to obtain certificate of entry from Thai Embassy in China. Thank you.
Hello Rex,
I have multiple entry non-immigrant B visa and I have visited Thailand numerous times before the lockdown. I would like to visit Thailand for 5-7 days for business meetings in mid-July or August. Will I be able to do so and is there a way I don’t have to be in 14-day quarantine? What are the documents I have to prepare apart from what mentioned above on the website? Please advise.
Thank you.
Dear Kris,
For short term business people, they may opt not to have a mandatory quarantine, but that is still under consideration. It might happen in August. For business people who wishes to come in July, I believe you will be required a mandatory quarantine. Please call the Thai Embassy in your country for more information.
Thank you.
Hello sir,
Please my girlfriend wants to send me an invitation from Thailand. Is it going to be possible now. Based on the certificate of entry to Thailand. Secondly will the certificate of entry and the health insurance stop soon.
I need to know for me to see if I can wait. Thank you
Dear Vincent,
Having an invitation from your Thai girlfriend will not make you qualified for the Non-Immigrant O visa. For normal visitors to Thailand, you may need to wait until September 2020. We have to wait for the government announcement.
Thank you.
Thank you Rex for your valuable reply. My daughter is going to school there and her school will start from august. As she is having non-o visa, can we apply for student visa for her? Will that work for sure to enter into Thailand?
Dear Rashmi,
You need to apply for non-immigrant ED visa from Thai Embassy in India if you want a student visa for your child. If both of you already have a non-immigrant O visas as dependent, please wait for further announcements by Thai government when you will be allowed to come to Thailand.
Thank you.
Hello! I got the job during the Covid-19 crisis in Thailand. I am worried about applying the work visa. During this time, it is hard to go back the country. I am wondering, if a person can apply the work visa (inside Thailand), without having to leave the country?
Dear Aye,
It really depends on the documents of your new employer. If their documents are good enough when presented at the immigration office, then you can switch from tourist to a non-immigrant B visa. Please ask your new employer if they have the capacity to change your visa without leaving Thailand. Thank you.
Hi,
I am from India. My Indian husband has thai work permit and currently working in Thailand. Me and my 4 years old daughter have “Non-O” visa till Feb 2021. We are stranded in India and wanted to go back to Thailand. I did not get much help from local embassy. Is it possible for us go go back to Thailand?
Dear Rashmi,
Right now, non-immigrant O visa holders based on having a foreign spouse working in Thailand, is not on the priority list of foreigners allowed to enter Thailand. Please get in touch with the Thai Embassy in your country to learn more about the procedure of securing Certificate of Entry to Thailand and you may ask them to know when will you be allowed. It might be in August 2020. Thank you.
Hello,
My wife and I live in Switzerland and we want to move to Thailand as soon as possible and live there.
My wife is Thai
I’m swiss. I have a valid “Non-Immigrant O” visa, valid until May 2021.
(So we’re officially married for the last 12 years 🙂
So far, the Thai Embassy referred me to their website. That doesn’t help me much. Can you tell me how I should really proceed to get an entry permit.
Many thanks in advance.
Dear Howard,
To get a certificate of entry, you need to apply for it at the Thai Embassy in Bern. Perhaps they have a checklist on what you need to submit. At the moment we do not have any information on what is the procedure for getting the certificate of entry based on having a Thai wife. It might help if your wife calls the Thai Embassy and inform them she is interested about repatriation flight. They might accommodate her and then you can ask about the Certificate of Entry for the foreign spouse.
Thank you.
Hello Rex
First of, thanks for the amazing help.
I currently have my fiancee near Phon phisai, and havent been togheter since November last year due to the outbreak, we do not own any official papir yet that we are together, is it still possible to get into Thailand and be together with them? possibly Non Immigrant O visa?
Thank you for the great work
Dear Kenny,
I regret to inform you that having a Thai girlfriend or fiancee does not qualify you in having a non-immigrant O visa. It is reserved only for foreigners who are legally married to a Thai national.
You may want to apply for the certificate of entry under a different category such as business or medical purpose and contact the Thai Embassy in your current location to learn more about applying for the certificate of entry.
Thank you.
Hi! My wife is a Thai citizen and she is holding a ticket from Helsinki to Bangkok in July. If the flight will be operating what kind of paperwork she needs to travel to Thailand? Our local Thai embassy has no information for her at the moment. She would then travel back to Finland in August. Are Thais allowed to leave Thailand freely?
Dear Sam,
As of now, your Thai partner must obtain ‘Fit-to-Fly” certificate from Thai Embassy in Finland. In August, we are not sure if this certificate will still be required.
Thank you.
Hi Rex
Any advice to offer on the requirement for 100000$ specific COVID insurance . All companies I contacted won’t offer this specific insurance . So this is the real issue to overcome for all foreigners wanting to return I expect ? Embassy just referred to govt requirement.
Dear David,
You can check this health insurance company if they offer this COVID-19 insurance as required by Thai government; https://www.pacificcrosshealth.com/en/
Thank you.
Dear Rex
We have property in Thailand and want to travel as soon as possible. We are not Thai nationals and do not hold any visas. Any advice on what we can do to to enable us to travel ASAP? Thank you
Dear Cheryl,
As owners of a condominium in Thailand, you are allowed or eligible to apply for the non-immigrant O visa from a Thai embassy or consulate. However, right now, non-immigrant O visa holders based on condominium ownership is not on the priority list of foreigners allowed to enter Thailand. Please get in touch with the Thai Embassy in your country to learn more about the procedure of securing Certificate of Entry to Thailand. Thank you.
I am holding Thai Work Permit with Non-Imm B and Re-Entry Visa, I am planning to return to Thailand for long-term business trip that would be more than 365 days, may I know the following:
1. The period for Health Insurance Policy covering treatment and medical expenses related to COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD.
2. I have a private condo available, am I eligible to stay 14 days quarantine in my own condo rather than ASQ?
Thank you.
Dear Hsin-hung,
There is no guideline as to the period of the policy. It is best to check with the Thai Embassy that will provide you the certificate of entry.
For the Quarantine, the current announcement is mandatory quarantine under the ASQ facilities. It cannot be a self-quarantine.
Thank you.
Hello, How about family of work permit holder? can we enter Thailand after 1 July? I have a husband who works in Thailand and my child will go to school on Aug.
thank you
Dear Marlin,
It is best to contact or check with the Thai Embassy in your current location to know more about the Certificate of Entry to Thailand.
Thank you.
i have contact embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. they said “no exact information yet, can keep up to date with official news from Thailand”. and i can’t apply visa non-o yet. I just wondering if I was included in the group that was allowed to enter
Dear Marlin,
Only foreigners who have Thai spouse or children are allowed to enter for now. Hopefully in August, the spouses or children of the Non immigrant B visa holders will be allowed into Thailand. My other recommendation is apply for ED visa for your child and Non-immigrant O visa for yourself. I think students are allowed to come in July as per the news.
Thank you.
My child is only 6 years old and can’t go alone.
I hope we can go to Thai on Aug.
Thanks you
Yes, that is the reason I suggested the Non-immigrant ED visa for your child and Non-immigrant O visa for you so that you can travel together as guardian. But I am not sure if the Thai Embassy will take that.
Dear Rex,
I am a student here in Thailand. My Visa has expired during the COVID19 situation. The education department at my school has informed me that in order to extend my ED Visa I will need to depart the country by land to the best of my understanding. If I do this will I be able to return immediately? Is there a way to extend these without leaving the country in this situation to continue my studies?
Thanks,
Ron
Dear Ron,
Returning back to Thailand is subject to availability of the issuance of certificate or entry from Thai embassy in the country where you will be coming from, availability of the flight and availability of accommodation for the state quarantine. These are the factors you must consider before you leave Thailand and you cannot be sure if you can re-enter as a lot of people holding different visas are waiting to enter Thailand. Please check with your school that they must do it inside Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi,
We are planning an extended trip to Thailand from around November 1st 2020 through April 1st 2021. I understand that the Thai government isn’t currently allowing travel for tourism. When will there be announcements for travel and most importantly where/what website can I find when Thailand will open for tourist?
Dear Kirt,
Thailand might relaxed the travel restriction in October 2020 for normal tourists. Since you are planning to stay from November to April we recommend that you contact and apply for the 6-month tourist visa from the Thai EMbassy in your country. You may also get in touch with them regularly to know about visa application procedure and any updates. You may also check our website for updates.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for the information. Is there a specific code or name for the Thai Visa that would allow us to stay for 6 months?
I’ve seen numerous different types of visas but am unsure of what exact one to apply for. My girlfriend and I are both over 50 and have the specific amount of money and health insurance and also can get health certificates.
It will be 6 months TR visa or METV.
Thanks again Rex. I appreciate your help. I remembered seeing the various visa types a while back but I’m getting OLD and like a rookie I forgot to write the website down or just save it to my desktop:).
May I ask where are you located so that I can send you the link. Thank you.
I live in the state of Oregon in the United States.
Dear Kirt,
You may check this page:
https://thaiconsulatela.org/en/visa/visa-type/tourist-visa-category-tr-multiple-metv/
Thank you.
Hello,
i am holding a Thailand ELITE VISA and I’m currently located in Shanghai. Is there any way of entering Thailand with a Thai Elite Visa and a rental agreement (my apartment is over there and the contract will expire, therefore I need to go to Thailand to renew it).
Thanks!
Dear John,
At the moment, the group of foreigners to be allowed to enter Thailand will comprise business representatives, skilled workers with Non B visa and work permit, experts, people with Thai families, teachers, students and medical tourists. Our recommendation is contact Thai Elite Office and see if you qualify in one of these categories mentioned. You may also contact the Thai Consulate in Shanghai and see if you can apply for the Certificate of Entry.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
My boss is planning to Bangkok for a short business trip in July. He is living and working in Shanghai, China. And he holds a UK passport. Is it possible for him to avoid 14-day quarantine on arrival? What kinds of documents he should have to apply certificate of entry? Does he need a non-immigrant B visa?
Dear Chris,
Thank you for your message. There is a proposal that short term business travelers will be allowed to enter Thailand in July and also will not be required a mandatory quarantine. We are still waiting for the official announcement of the approval and guideline for this proposal which we hope to come out this week. This is different from the group of business people entering using a Non Immigrant B visa and work permit.
Hello, I rebooked my flight allready 4 times now. Is there any chance to enter Bangkok as tourist in August? My fiance is waiting now since February for me. Thanks for any answer.
Dear Markus,
At the moment, Thailand is slowly allowing foreigners to enter Thailand. They are allowing foreigners per group. The first group are the foreigners with Non B visa and work permit. The next groups are those with Thai family, business people and medical tourists. Third group are those from China, Japan and Korea only. So we can assume that maybe in August or September, other group will be allowed.
Thank you.
Dear …
Thank you so much foe your reply.
What will happen if I com back Thailand in September?
Sorry for any inconvenience , due ro my case is urgent I ask again questions.
Regards
Dear Fari,
For September, I think we can say that Thailand will have more relaxed travel restrictions during that time if the zero local transmission of COVID-19 will be maintained. I am not in the position to predict what will the the government’s action in September.
Hello Rex,
I am Korean, working for Thai company located in NakhonPathom since 2013. I took a leave of absence for a year from last June and had a plan back to Thailand this June but can’t. My non-B and work-permit were expired.
The company wants me back to office and willing to support any requirements for me back (My employment contract is valid).
I understood that i need ‘a letter of permission to work in Thailand (WP3) in order to apply for Non-B in Korea.
Company contacted to the labour office in NakhonPathom but it is informed that they don’t provide any kind of letter at this time. Company inquired to the office in Bangkok, but it is also informed that they don’t issue the letter.
Is it correct i need a WP3 and is there any way but wait if the labour office don’t issue the letter?
Thank you for your time and information.
WS
Dear WS,
Yes, it is correct that some provincial and even Bangkok office of the Ministry of Labour are not issuing the WP3 because this WP3 only have a validity of 30 days. Since there is a travel ban in place and some airlines are not flying to Thailand, if they issue this WP3, it cannot be used anyway and it will just expire. So once they Ministry of Labour sees that there are flights from Korea to Thailand and The Thai Embassy in Korea is open for Non Immigrant B visa application, the Ministry of Labour can issue the Wp3.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
Many thanks for your information and your time!
Dear WS,
You’re welcome. It was our pleasure to assist you.
Have a good day.
hello Rex
I m Italian, , my comment sent yesterday at around 5.30 pm was not answered, and now I can.t see it anymore.
can you help ? thanks
Dear Rik,
I replied to all the messages yesterday. Did you send a message yesterday as Rik or Nik? Also, can you send me here your message or inquiry? Thank you.
Hello Rex,
Maybe I wrote Nik for mistake, but my message was about our Italian family, I have visa multiple non B, my son multiple non O following me both expired in May but under extension till 31st July (we are supposed to go out of Thailand and back the same day when it will be possible) my wife has a student visa, expired in May but under the extension till 31st July too, she is supposed to go out of Thailand change visa in non O and follow me too when possible….
Now I ask your advise as we are bit confused what to do if borders don’t open after 31st July and plus we are Italian so more restrictions…
I have been working and living in Thailand long time with my family
Thanks in advance
Dear Rik,
To be honest with you, I do not see any possibility of exiting Thailand to nearby country and return after 1 day to be happening anytime soon. This process may happen next year. As for you, you have until July 31 to arrange a flight back home, that was the purpose of the visa amnesty, to give you enough time to arrange flights to your home country. If you had plan to stay longer in Thailand, you should renew your Non B visa and Non O visa before July 31. If you are still employed, please ask your employer to do this.
Thank you.
Greetings
I did not get your point. You told me if I go back my country I can not come back Thailand in August!
Can you tell me wgat time I can go to my country and come back here without facing any problems?, Please.
Is it okey I go back my country in Next month(July)?
As I said before I am a PhD student here with non immigration visa.
Dear Fari,
The problem right now with the foreigners is that they cannot enter Thailand even though they are valid Thailand visas because of the travel restriction implemented by Thailand. There are thousands of foreigners who are stranded in their home countries and they cannot return to Thailand due to the fact that Thailand only allows 500 people to enter Thailand per day. If this will continue, then there is a possibility that you will not be able to re-enter Thailand in August. The problem here is not about you having a valid visa. The problem here is the capacity of Thailand to handle state quarantine for the foreigners coming into Thailand. As you read in the news, for July, only those with valid Non immigrant B and work permit and those with Thai families are allowed to enter Thailand. Students are not in that group just yet. So if you leave Thailand, you are at risk of having to wait until students or non-immigrant ED visa holders will be allowed back into Thailand. You can do as you plan, but it is a risk that Thailand may not allow you in to Thailand in August because they have to prioritize the business people and those with Thai families. Thank you.
Hi,
My dad (Thai) is planning to visit me in America around early August. He will be traveling from Thailand to US. I am wondering on what documents he needs prior to traveling back to Thailand.
Dear Nannapas,
For Thai nationals returning to Thailand from the US, they need to get a “Fit-to-Fly” certificate issued by Thai Embassy in Washington DC. They need this in order to board the plane to Thailand and they will undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine. Thank you.
Hello, I got admission in Thailand and my graduate semester will start in end of July in Bangkok. can i proceed my visa application to enter Thailand before the starting of classes? Kindly guide me on that regards. Best Regards
Dear Alex,
We recommend that you contact the Thai Embassy in your country to know if you can apply for the Non-immigrant ED visa and Certificate of Entry to Thailand at the same time.
Thank you.
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May I ask for your full comment or expound your question?
Hi Rex,
I am looking to get back home to my family in Thailand as i have been stuck in the UK now for 7 weeks due to the flight ban.
I have just seen today in the Nation paper that they are going to be allowing in groups of foreigners who are either married to Thai citizens or hold PR status.
I am in the category of marriage and would like some additional info from yourself.
Do i contact the embassy here in Glasgow or would it be better to contact the London branch?
I hold marriage certificate, yellow house book and marriage visa and was wondering whether i can get on a repatriation flight at earliest opportunity as i want back home to my young family.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Dear Barry,
Yes, you need to contact the Thai Embassy in London to make sure that you are on the waiting list. You need to have a valid Non Immigrant O visa or Marriage visa in your passport. The Embassy will issue certificate of entry that you will use to enter Thailand. Thank you.
Dear Barry,
Please check this page:
http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/119247-Requirements-for-Certificate-of-Entry-during-trave.html
Hello,
I am a student here (Thailand). and now I want to go back my country for 1 month and come back here (Thailand) in August.
I want to know what will be my condition when I will come back here? I have to quarantine myself? or any thing else?
thank you for your answer in advance.
Dear Fari,
If you will leave Thailand, you will not be able to return in August. Please know that Work permit holders and possibly the Non O visa holders who have Thai families are the foreigners allowed to enter Thailand in July and maybe in August also. If you leave Thailand, you will be stranded and not be able to return.
Thank you.
Hello,
I am located in Hokkaido and trying to reach the consular embassy in Sapporo without success number published in the site is unavailable: Tel: (+81) 1 1700-3355
Is it possible to obtain the certificate of entry by submitting documents online or am I required to physically go to the embassy?
Dear Osnat,
Please check this page:
http://site.thaiembassy.jp/en/contact/consular.php
hi , am in thailand now, i have non-imm B visa, expired by april20, its necessary to apply visa here, because immigration said upto 31 july visa is auto extention, is there anything to report please guide me, thanks
Dear Rilvan,
You can stay until July 31. We recommend that you start looking for flights that leave or fly out of Thailand on the week of July 20 to 31.
Thank you.
Hi!
Where can I see the list of budget hotels that offer quarantine package?
Dear Vanessa,
Here are the ASQ hotels:
1. Movenpick Wellness BDMS Resort Hotel
2. Qiu Hotel
3. The Idle Residence
4. Grand Richmond Hotel
5. Royal Benja Hotel
6. Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
7. Grande Centerpoint Sukhumvit 55
How much does a foreigner needs to prepare for a 14 day government designated quarantine facility?
It will range from 30,000 to 60,000 Thai baht for 14-day stay.
Rex
I have had a home in Phuket for 18 years and have a daughter (guardian)
in Saraburi at St John Mary International School.She is enrolled in an exchange
program to attend 11 th grade in Tampa,Fl.
I would like to fly into Bangkok and accompany her back to USA.
I am planning on flying around July 6th and have a return flight for both of us on August 2 Nd ….My question is can I gain entry into Thailand and what paperwork do I need.
Thanks
Larry
Dear Larry,
If your daughter is Thai, you may apply for the Non-immigrant O visa and enlist yourself at the Thai Embassy in Washington DC in case foreigners with Thai family are allowed to enter Thailand in July.
If your daughter is non-Thai, you may have to wait until normal foreign tourists are allowed to enter Thailand.
Thank you.
Good Day,
I’m an American Citizen with a booked flight to Thailand for August 3rd. Is it correct that I cannot currently obtain a tourist visa? Or are there any steps I can do ahead of time? Thank you so much!
Dear Andrew,
If are referring to the the visa exemption stamp, at the moment the Thai government has not made any announcement about the entry to Thailand for regular tourist. Based on the news it might be in September. As for a 60-day tourist visa, you need to check with the local Thai embassy or consulate in your country if they have resume the visa application. Thank you.
I’m in Shanghai and have tickets booked for July 7th. Any news on when I’ll be able to apply for my non-immigrant B visa and the O visa for my wife and kids? Fingers are crossed that it will open up within the next two weeks!
Dear Michael,
Yes, I believe you will have a chance to apply already. Please call the Thai Consulate in Shanghai because we do not have the information of the opening hours of the embassies around the world.
Hi
I have a non o visa until March 2021
Also driver license resident address and a Thai daughter 1,5 years
I want fly in July have all the papers my question is can I choose Instead of the hotel guarantane to stay And spend the 14 days at my resident address with my wife and kid due to the rules of Covid lockdown of the government ?
Dear Farkas,
Entering Thailand in July does not have an option to self-quarantine. The only option for the foreigner is the mandatory ASQ with one of the hotel accredited by the Ministry of Health.
Thank you.
Hello! Can a spouse of a Thai citizen legally enter Thailand during this COVID situation? What must they do to enter? We have a marriage certificate. Thank you!
Dear Laauthida,
Yes, the foreigner with Thai spouse can contact the Thai Embassy in his current location and apply for the Non Immigrant O visa. He also must sign up for the waiting list since there is a proposal that Non immigrant visa holders with Thai spouse or family will be allowed to enter Thailand in July.
Thank you.
Hi, Rex, I want to know that Is Thailand airport opened for foreigners to transit? I am going to fly from Dubai to Bangkok and then I have another flight from Bangkok to China. So can I do transit in Bangkok? And the airport is same means my arrival airport in Bangkok and departure airport are the same. I don’t need to leave the airport.
Dear Hassan,
At the moment, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has not issued any announcement about international flights for July. We still are waiting for this announcement which will come out any time next week. They will announce whether the travel ban will lifted or relaxed. Thank you.
Hi, Im filipino and working here in thailand for 6yrs and now I am going back to philippines due to I dont have work as of now and I am on call and anytime I will be back here in thailand. Now my problem is my visa. My visa will expired on July 31,2029 and our HR told me that they will renew for one month first and next is one year. They advice me to wait before I go back to Philippines. My question now, is it possible to extend my visa for one year in advance before I go back to philippines?
Dear Chris,
The employer is correct. It is better for you to renew the visa (1 months probation stamp + 11 months extension) before you leave Thailand. The reason for this is that, if you will not have a valid visa for your return, you will not be able to come back to Thailand. It will be very difficult to come back, you might be able to come back end of the year if you won;t have an existing visa. If you are still employed by your employer, they can extend it now and after you get your 1 year extension, with re-entry permit, then you may travel back to the Philippines. Thailand might now allow people from the Philippines to enter due to the risk of bringing COVID-19 to Thailand.
Thank you for a quick response,
Is it possible to renew now and get the re-entry so that I can go back to the philippines soon? The reason is I applied for repatration back to philippines and Im just waiting for our flight. Thank you
Dear Chris,
Next week would be a good time to start the renewal of your visa. Please note that there is a 1-month probation period, which means, you will have the 1 year visa and re-entry permit next month. However, if you already have a flight for the Philippines, you can proceed with that but you may have a difficulty when you return back to Thailand in August if you do not have an existing visa.
Hello,
I am in Australia and need a non immigrant B visa for work commitments in Thailand. I have been told I need to get a work permit or letter of permission to enter from the ministry of labor, before I can get Visa. Can i apply for these at the current time, I have been told Thailand government is not issuing any of these permits ?
Thank you.
Dear Martin,
The WP3 are still being issued by Bangkok Labour Office. All you have to do is ask the Thai company that is sponsoring your application to obtain this for you and then they have to send it to you and use it within 30 days. The reason why some offices are not issuing the WP3 is that there is a travel ban and this letter has 30 days validity only.
Good day!
I have an interview scheduled this Aug 13 at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok Thailand. Do I need to fly in earlier to do the 14 days quarantine or do you have new developments regarding this issue?
Dear Amie,
At the moment there is no guideline for the foreign tourists coming to Thailand in August. We are still waiting for an update from the Thai government.
Hello Rex,
I hope a slightly different question, I have read all the other posts.
My son (18) is a dual national thai/british (He has a thai passport and ID). He has been offered sports trials in July/ August. I am also his agent. He will need me over there to get him to and from and to negotiate any potential contracts. Like others have found, trying to speak with anyone at the embassy at this (or any) time seems impossible. Just wondering what, if any, options I might have to make sure he doesn’t miss this opportunity. I understand tourist visas are likely to be on hold for sometime, is it possible to come via one of the proposed “bubble’ countries, or do you know how I could potentially obtain a work/ business visa? That is essentially the purpose of the trip. Many thanks
Dear Tom,
Here is our suggestion:
If your son will be travelling to Thailand on a Thai passport, he can apply for the repatriation flight. You as his guardian can travel with him on a Non-immigrant O visa. Then both of you apply for the certificate or entry to Thailand from the Thai embassy in the UK. I have read reports that some foreigners were allowed in repatriation flights with their Thai spouses. Both foreigners and Thais will undergo mandatory 14-day state quarantine after arrival. Please contact the Thai Embassy to arrange the application. Thank you.
Hello Rex,
Thanks for your considered reply. I managed to speak to the embassy here and they said its not possible to travel at this time on an O visa and said that nobody has, so I am not sure which countries may have allowed this to happen.
Any other suggestions?
There was a repatriation flight from London to Bangkok and a British husband was able to travel with his Thai wife. Perhaps it depends on the Thai Embassy where the flight is originating.
Hello Again Rex,
Thanks for your assistance so far. I am in London and the embassy categorically denied that any foreigners have been on the repatriation flights from London. I have to say they are not overly polite and certianly not very helpful.
I was told today that it would be impossible for me and my son (Thai) to quarantine together. It was suggested that he would have to wait for a place on the repatriation flight and I would have to fly separately once he is in Thailand. Its infuriating as I have paid for my covid test and had other expenses and now told this. I was told to call back as they can only advise me about today, not the future!! Makes it hard to make plans about anything. They said they have not had an update from the government regarding July. They keep telling me there is a quota on arrivals so my son cannot fly with me independently of the repatriation flights, but will not say what the quota is!!
Its a stressful, emotional time for so many people and the lack of empathy from embassy staff here in London is very disappointing. It would be good to know if we may be able to fly and quarantine together. There are daily flights from London via Qatar and other indirect routes, from the 1st of July, so I am hoping that we will be able to travel together.
As ever any advice is most gratefully received.
Dear Tom,
We are sorry for your experience. It has been announced yesterday June 30, that foreigners with families in Thailand are now allowed to enter Thailand whether with a repatriation flight or with a normal international passenger flight given permission by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. Please contact again the Thai Embassy in London for more information.
Thank you.
Hi Tom,
You may check this page:
http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/119247-Requirements-for-Certificate-of-Entry-during-trave.html
Hi ThaiEmbassy.
Today is 13/6 and currently, Thailand is supposed to be opening its borders for Incoming International traffic and Tourists on 1/7-20. Would I with a Swedish passport be able to arrive on 2/7-20 for a 30day VISA EXEMPT as per info known today, or I MUST have a NON-IMMIGRANT O-Visa?
Dear Leif,
Thank you for contacting us at Siam Legal. Yes, the travel ban is until June 30, however, next week, the government will announce if this ban will be lifted, modified or extended. As for the foreign tourists, an high ranking officer has stated that Thailand may open to tourists on the 3rd or 4th quarter of the year. Therefore, we recommend that non-immigrant B and non-immigrant O visa holders will have a better chance in entering Thailand in July or August.
Thank you.
Hi
I would like to go to Thailand when boarders open. I am currently in Cambodia and need to go to Thailand so my friend can help with accommodation as most businesses in Cambodia are closed and it’s getting difficult to keep our heads above water here. I am a South African. Do I need to apply for health insurance of 100 000usd? Seems a bit steep given the current economic situation. Does the medical insurance apply to all or do people that are already in Asia not have to get this insurance?
Dear Claire,
The current entry requirements that has been implemented and stated by the Thai government are for foreign diplomats and foreigners with work permits.
The government has not stated yet, if tourists will be allowed in July or Augusts and what would be the entry requirements. It is too early to speculate the requirements for the tourists. Some reports say that tourists will be allowed in the 3rd or 4th quarter of the year. That the priority first are foreigners with work permit and non immigrant B visa, then next group will be marriage visa or retirement visas. For now, we just have to patiently wait for the new announcement by the government. Yes, we can assume that 100,000 USD COVID-19 health Insurance may be required for a tourist to entry Thailand.
Good day, can you tell me when will start visa process? I have non emmigrate ‘o’ catageory visa which is expire. In india embassy said there is no any announcement for it can you tell me about this.please
Dear Hetal,
At the moment, we cannot tell you when will the visa services will open. The Thai Embassy in every country operates on a different manner. Some Thai embassies are now open and some are not. It depends if the country where the Thai Embassy is located still have a high numbers of COVID-19 local transmissions. If the Thai Embassy in India are now issuing non immigrant B visas, you may expect that the application for Non immigrant O visa will be open in 1 month or two.
Thank you.
Hi there, if the rules do not change and visa extensions for tourists expire on the 31st July, would I be able to apply for an extension as my flight back was cancelled and the new flight is not until September?
Dear Zoe,
Thank you for your message. Should the Thai government does not extend the visa amnesty, you have no choice but to leave Thailand on August 1st. You may contact the Australian Embassy in Bangkok to check for the special flights that leaves Thailand between now and July 31. I have seen repatriation flights leaving Thailand to different countries.
Hello. I live in Thailand, and I have non-b.
I want that my doughter will fly to me from Russia. Will she can to get non-o and flying to me in jule?
Dear Gregg,
Yes, your daughter is definitely qualified for the non-immigrant O visa as dependant. However, you need to check if the Thai Embassy in Russia is open for issuance of the non-immigrant O visa and if they are able to issue Certificate of Entry to Thailand. Right now, the qualified applicant for the Certificate of Entry are the foreigners holding a work permit not including their families. Maybe the enxt group of foreigners to be allowed are the holders of Non-immigrant O visa, marriage visa or retirement visa, we do not know when will they be allowed into Thailand. Thank you.
Hi, I am Kamran from Pakistan. I got internship in Bangkok based company. Company has provided me necessary documents. I have to join company in mid of july. Can i get Non-Immigrant ED visa and flight in current COVID-19 situation.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Regards
Kamran
Dear Kamran,
The best thing you have to do right now is to contact Thai Embassy Pakistan to understand the visa application for your non-immigrant ED visa and the issuance of a permit to enter Thailand. Thank you.
Hi
can i enter bangkok by end of july for surgery and what is the requirements upon entering thailand,
Dear Ally,
Unfortunately, right now, the first group of foreigners allowed to enter Thailand are the foreigners with non-immigrant B visa and work permit. For visitors for surgery, we cannot tell at this time if you will be allowed in July. We have to patiently wait for further government announcements. Thank you.
I heard foreigner with work permit need to register to apply for approval to enter Thailand. Please advise where can we register ourself.
Dear Marisa,
Yes, you are correct. You need to obtain a Certificate of Entry to Thailand, from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your city or country. Please check the article above for the list of documents that you need to submit to the embassy. Thank you.
Hello, I am a Malaysian. As there’s news that Malaysia Airlines will resume the flight between Malaysia and Bangkok on 3rd July. I am interested in participating my professional exam on Bangkok which scheduled in between 13 to 16 July. May i know if 14 days of quarantine is still needed before I am allow to attend my exam?
Sorry for the inconvenience as I might’ve asked the wrong questions.
Thank you very much for your kindly reply!
Dear Lee,
Good day and thank you for you message. For the month of June and July, tourists are not yet allowed to enter. So for your trip in July, we recommend for you to contact the Thai Embassy in KL and apply for non immigrant visa and Certificate of Entry for Thailand. Also, both Thais and foreigners entering Thailand will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine. At the moment this is the current requirement. You may check our page regularly for any changes or updates. Thank you.
Hello Rex,
My Thai wife and I have a flight scheduled LAX-TPE-CNX on Aug 18th. My wife needs her Thai passport renewed before we travel and it must be done in person and nearest embassy to us is in Los Angeles. Embassy there has been closed since mid March and nowhere can we find info on when they will re-open. We need to know if our trip is possible as tourists and how do we find out when embassy in Los Angeles will reopen.
Any advice or info? thanks very much.
Dear David,
Yes, you are correct that your wife needs to get in touch with the Thai Embassy or Consulate to obtain “Fit-to-Fly” certificate and “Certificate of Entry” for yourself. However, if the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles is unreachable, we recommend for you to contact the Thai Embassy in Washington DC to know your options, please call telephone number 202-684-8493. Thank you.
Hi.
I have worked 18 years in Thailand and own a Condominium outright in Bangkok where I reside.
Last month I received my 1 year retirement visa and a multiple entry permit.
In now need to travel overseas due to my mother’s critical health condition.
Is it likely that I will be able to reenter Thailand in August 2020 although my work permit was recently cancelled and replaced with a retirement visa?
Also I would like to know if a 2 week quarantine can be replaced with a certified negative Covid blood test?
Thanks in anticipation for your help.
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your message. This is difficult to say right now what would be the Thai government’s decision for foreigners’ entry to Thailand in August. As we know that foreigners with work permit or non immigrant B visas will be allowed to enter now and in July. However, the second group of foreigners such as marriage visa and retirement visa holders, we are not sure when will they be allowed to enter Thailand. It could be in July, August or September. Also, the government has not announced what will be the requirement for entry in August, whether COVID-19 health insurance is required and if mandatory state quarantine is required. The situation is still changing and as we know the Thai government would normally announce the new rules a bit later. I hope this helps. Thank you.
Hello;
My fiancé (Thai) is in Thailand. I live in New Zealand and am an English teacher who is applying for teaching jobs in Thailand. The schools are interested in me, but are hesitant to hire me as I am currently out of Thailand at the moment.
Is it possible to apply for a work visa from New Zealand to get into Thailand and begin working?
New Zealand is Covid-19 free, with no cases.
thank you.
Dear Brown,
Here is our recommendation. You can contact the Thai Embassy in Wellington if they can issue a non-immigrant B visa for you and the Certificate of Entry if your school can obtain the WP3 Letter from Labour Office in Thailand. If the school can obtain the WP3 Letter, you can submit it to the Thai Embassy to apply for the visa and certificate of entry. Also, you need to check if there are flights available for Thailand starting July. Thank you.
Hi,
I am currently waiting for the Thai/Laos borders to open, so I can visit a Thai Embassy to obtain a Non-B visa and then be granted a work permit. Will I still be able to do this once the borders are open? Do I need to have certificate of entry and health insurance? I will be provided health insurance from my employer once I obtain a work permit. I am currently in Thailand now on the visa amnesty.
Dear Kyle,
Yes, it is most likely that the certificate or entry and health insurance will still be required at least for the next 2 months. So I recommend for you not to leave Thailand because you cannot be sure if you will be allowed into Thailand. Thank you.
Hello My situation is i would like to be listed for the repatrition flight back home in Philippines, because of no work no pay here. question is can i still comeback again in Thailand once i already repatriated? Because i confused people said I can’t go back in Thailand. I really want to go back in thailand soon since my wife is working here.
Thanks for your kind attention
Dear Mark,
Yes, you can apply for repatriation flight to the Philippines. I believe that today the Philippine Embassy is acceptation customers for the repatriation flight with Philippine Airlines. Once you are back in the Philippines, if you plan to return to Thailand in August, September, October or November, please note that there may be entry requirements. Right now, the entry requirements are quite difficult to obtain such as: certificate of entry, health insurance and mandatory quarantine. But we do not know yet if these requirements will be relaxed or lifted in the next few months. Thank you.
By the way where can we get the certificate of entry?
Thanks ?
Dear Mark,
The Certificate of Entry can be obtained from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Good day,
I am a french citizen holding thai work permit and working since a month as seafarer in north sea area. I would like to fly back to Thailand end of June from amsterdam but the thai embassy is not replying to my emails.
Do I have to prepare my journey and contact thai embassy in france or can I do it from Netherland ?
No understand about the flight booking as there is no option with KLM flight from AMS to BKK, only AMS to KL.
Best Regards
Olivier
Dear Olivier,
The main requirement or document for you to be able to return to Thailand is the Certificate of Entry from a Thai Embassy or consulate. Please get in touch with both Thai embassy in France or Netherlands about the application for this document. It would be better to call them than emailing them. Thank you.
Hi,
mom of my girlfriend (Thai) is sick and my girlfriend would like to come there to take care of her mom.
She needs to do quarantine when she will arrive (she is thai)?
Her mom lives in sakon nakon.
Thanks
Maurizio
Dear Maurizio,
Good day! Thank you for your message. Yes, your Thai girlfriend can return to Thailand. She needs to contact the Thai Embassy in your location to sign up for the repatriation flight. Yes, after arriving in Thailand she will undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine provided by the Thai government. Thank you.
Hi , My wife and I have had flights booked to come and visit her family near Khonkaen since January. She is a Thai national and I am I UK national. We are due to land on July 9th. Will I be required to isolate on my entry ( only coming for 18 days) ? Obviously there will be no point for me if this is the case. Also can my wife go straight to her village or would she have to isolate in Bangkok too . Again if so then there would be little or no point in using our flights just for 3days in Khonkaen. If this is the case we will need to re book our flights for next year . I understand this is an unpresidented time but wondered if there is any information yet on opening up for tourists as I would be travelling as a tourist . Thanks
Dear Mick,
Yes, you will be required to have a mandatory quarantine in Bangkok for 14 days if you enter in July. I recommend for you to contact the Thai Embassy in London to know more on how you can get the certificate of entry to Thailand for your flight in July. Thailand is expected to open its doors to foreign tourists in the third or fourth quarter on 2020 so for you to come as tourist in July may not be possible, unless you are returning to Thailand with a long term visa. Thank you.
My wife and step daughter are Thai nationals with PR in Australia. Thai Airways cancelled their holiday flights back in April and they are under the impression that they cannot currently travel back to Thailand because they hold PR in Australia and they believe that the only Thais allowed back on repatriation flights are temporary visa holders in Australia. Is this correct, and if so, when do you think they might be allowed to travel back.
Dear Quentin,
Thank you for your message. If your wife and stepdaughter wish to return to Thailand and they both have Thai passports, they can return to Thailand. They can contact the Thai Embassy in Canberra to check if the embassy has arranged special flights for Thais to be repatriated to Thailand. Please know that everyday there are only maximum of 500 Thai nationals allowed to land at Bangkok airport from different countries so maybe the special flight from Australia is limited, so they have to check with the embassy first to know when will be the next special flight. Thank you.
Hi I need advise about my Mom & son to enter thailand in july for urgent matter as I am alone here in Bangkok & pregnant & will due in July. Will it possible for them to enter thailand if I apply Non-O visa for them in Philippines? Regarding their quarantine, will they be allowed to choose a cheaper place for 14days quarantine? how can I obtain a valid insurance policy worth 100,000usd for them? Please advise.
Dear Althea,
Yes, it is still possible for them to apply for the non-immigrant O visa from the Thai Embassy in Manila. The question whether they are able to enter Thailand, that would depend on two factor: first factor is the availability of flights in case the travel is lifted and second factor is the issuance of certificate of entry to Thailand that they must also apply at the Thai Embassy in Manila. Right now, based on the website of Thai embassy Manila, they only issue it to Non immigrant B, IB, D and F visa holders. Thank you.
Hi! If my friend will have a flight LA-Taipei-Chiang Mai where in Chiang Mai he have to stay for quarantine? Please share the list of
Hotels
In Chiang Mai? Also if he is renting apartment can he stay for quarantine in his own apartment in Chiang Mai?
Thank you
At the moment, we do not have a list of ASQ Hotels in Chiang Mai. Only the ones in Bangkok that is available to us. The quarantine as stated in the MFA notification is mandatory so it is not a home quarantine. May I ask if your firend already apply for the Certificate of Entry from the Thai embassy?
Hi Rex! But if my friend’s ticket will be from LA to Chiang Mai does he need to stay in the quarantine station in Bangkok or in Chiang Mai? If in Chiang Mai are there any hotels to stay for quarantine there? If he is renting his own apartment in Chiang Mai is it possible for him to stay in his apartment for 14 days quarantine?
Thank you.
At the moment we do not have information for hotels or if self-quarantine is allowed. All we know at this time is the state quarantine in a government facility or the ASQ which are accredited hotels.
Good day, can one enter Thailand on a retirement visa before 30 Jun on an organised SAA repatriation flight?
As per notification of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first group of foreigners that may apply for the certificate of entry are those who are holding a work permit. The foreigners holding a valid retirement visa may have to wait a little longer until the government announces the next batch of qualified returnees. You may check with Thai Embassy in your country to keep updated with the requirements. Thank you.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I bought my flight ticket to Bkk a little comfortably for July 3, after I received information from the Thai aviation authority that the borders will be open to tourists from July 01.
I would like to ask, can I enter Bkk as a tourist at this indicated time and under what conditions?
thanks, Regards
Peter
Dear Peter,
Good day! Right now, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has not issued the new notification about the entry requirements for entry to Thailand on July 1. Please check this page regularly for more updates. Thank you.
I will be relocating to Thailand with my two dogs. Is there a website with the needed entry requirements?
Dear Michael,
Right now, this page has the requirements for entering Thailand in June and July 2020. For other group of foreigners such as relocating to Thailand or foreign tourists, the Thai government has not issued the new guidelines for these groups. We have to patiently wait for that to happen. Should you wish to know your visa options for relocating to Thailand, you may contact us at [email protected] We would be glad to assist you. Thank you.
Hi,
May I know if I can apply WP3 from Labour Office (new applicant) now and where? I need it for Non-B application in Taiwan before travelling to Thailand. And if I can obtain Non-B, can I enter Thailand in June? how to get the flight? I need to work on July 1st.
Thank you so much
Dear Ray,
Yes, your Thai employer can still apply for the WP3 at the local labour office in the city or province where the company is located or registered. Once you have this letter (WP3), you can use it to apply for the Non-immigrant B visa and use it also for the application of Certificate of Entry to Thailand. Thank you.
Hello,
Is the Thailand government issuing non-immigrant visa (using which one can enter the country and thereafter apply for work permit)? If not, any idea when the government will start issuing non-immigrant visas again?
Yes the non-immigrant B visas are being issued by the Thai Embassies abroad, those that are open for visa processing. Some Thai embassies may be closed due to COVID-19 situation in that country.
Hello Good day!
I would like if I am allowed to enter in Thailand ot Can I get Certificate of entry. I have an appointment in Embassy of Sweden in Bankok.I need to go there for my interview of my VISA application.
Thank you
Dear Karen,
Our recommendation for you is to obtain a non-immigrant Business visa from the Thai embassy in Manila. This visa is for urgent business travel and not employment as most non immigrant B visa are issued for. You can apply for this visa and the certificate of entry to Thailand at the Thai Embassy in Manila. You can show the Thai embassy your interview appointment with sense of urgency. Please know that you will still undergo a mandatory quarantine for 14 days before you can go to the Bangkok city and for the interview.
Hi
My name is Baljeet Singh. I do reside in Australia since 6 years but I do have indian passport. I want to visit
thailand. I am aware of COVID19. Can you please let me know when will I be able to travel to thailand?
Your response would be highly appreciated.
Regards
Baljeet Singh
Dear Baljeet,
At this moment, there is still a ban on international passenger flights. There is no timeline yet to lift the ban, but when it happens, foreigners will need a valid visa, certificate of entry, fit to fly certificate, and they must then do a 14-day mandatory quarantine on arrival at the government facility. Thank you.
Hi! Where I can see the list of hotels in Thailand which accepted foreigners for quarantine station.
You may check with the following hotels:
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok
Qiu Hotel
The Idle Residence
Grand Richmond Hotel
Royal Benja Hotel
Hi,
Do you know if the Thai government are issuing new work visas and work permits to people who are currently outside of Thailand?
AJ
Dear Aidan,
Yes, the Thai government is issuing new WP3 from Labour Office in Bangkok(if your Work Permit has expired while outside Thailand) that you will use to apply for the new non immigrant B visa (if it has expired also) at your local Thai embassy as well as issuing the Certificate of Entry to Thailand. Thank you.
Good morning,
I intend to apply for my immigrant B visa as I have a job to get to in Bangkok but I need an immigrant O Visa for my accompanying spouse. Will this be allowed?
Dear Ceris,
Yes, you may apply for the non-immigrant B visa from the Thai embassy and the non-immigrant O visa for your family. However, you also need to apply for the certificate of entry to Thailand if you wish to enter Thailand in July for example. At the moment, non-immigrant O visa holders are not yet qualified to apply for this certificate of entry so they may have to wait a bit longer until they are allowed to apply. Thailand is is not opening its door in one time, it is a slow process and we just have to wait patiently. Thank you.
Any information about students? I have a program that suppose to start at the end of July. Can we apply for our ED visa by then?
Dear Samantha,
You may contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your current location to know more about applying for the non-immigrant ED visa. Please know that even though they may issue the visa, they may not issue the certificate of entry to you since you are not qualified to enter Thailand just yet. Thank you.
Hi,
When tourists are able to return to Thailand, are we required to get a certificate of entry, fit to fly certificate and proof of health insurance?
Or can still travel with just a passport and proof of health insurance? If so, what is a certificate of entry and fit to fly certificate? Thank you so much!
Dear Tim,
At this time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and Ministry of Public Health has not announced the entry requirements for foreign tourists. Also, there is no mention on when will the tourists be allowed to enter Thailand. We still have to wait for further announcements. This page will be updated regularly as we get more information. As of now, only foreign diplomats and foreigners with work permit can apply for the Certificate of Entry to Thailand from the local Thai embassy. Thank you.
Hi
How dies a businessman enter Thailand? I am coming to interview Thai companies for possible investment by us.
If I have APEC card can I be accepted?
Dear Dave,
You will contact the Thai Embassy in your current location and you will apply for the Certificate of Entry. This is what you need to present to the airline whether for repatriation flight or normal flights. Depending on your location, some Thai embassy application is done by email or by online form.
Thank you.