(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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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
Hi there, I am from Singapore. I will be sending my Thai employee back to Thailand next Wednesday (19 May 2021). May i know if need to purchase insurance in order for him to enter Thailand?
Dear Veronica,
Good day.
For the Thai nationals, COVID 19 insurance is not required. The only requirement is that they do the COE before coming to Thailand.
Please check this website to know more about COE application for Thai nationals:
https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/
Thank you.
Hi, I’m a Chinese citizen and live in the USA right now. Can I ask some questions:
1. Can I get Visa on Arrival in Thailand in May.
2. Do I need to apply for COE for Visa on Arrival? If so, what types of permitted persons should I select?
3. If Visa on Arrival doesn’t work for me, what type of visa could I apply for since I was neither a student nor employed. (currently graduated from University)
Dear Shuo,
Good day.
Please see my comments below:
1. No, the visa on arrival for Chinese and some nationalities have been suspended. So you need to apply for the 60-day tourist visa and COE.
2. COE is required to enter Thailand. In your case, you need 60-day TR visa and COE issued by Thai Embassy in the USA.
To know the latest information on Thailand Travel Restrictions, please check this page:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-travel-restrictions
Thank you.
Hi,
How long Quarantine in Thailand after Mei 2021..is that possible Q in Bangkok for 7 days and travel to songkhla after 7 dyas Q..
Regards,
Ismat
Dear Ismat,
Good day.
If you are fully vaccinated and you have the vaccination certificates, yes, you can quarantine at an ASQ hotel in Bangkok for 7 days and travel to another province after that.
Thank you.
I will be arriving to Thailand later this year. I noticed that starting Oct 1, 2021, the quarantine will be lifted for travelers arriving in Phuket and Krabi. I wanted to know if this applies if you are flying into BKK then flying directly to Phuket. Is this possible? If you land in BKK even if you dont leave the airport, do you have to go to a quarantine hotel?
Dear Zac,
Good day.
The lifted quarantine in Phuket and Krabi is only applicable if you book a flight directly to Phuket or Krabi. For example, you book a flight with transit in Singapore and flies directly to Phuket. You must avoid Bangkok, otherwise, you must quarantine in Bangkok.
Thank you.
Hi!
Is it mandatory to attach the confirmation to both the flight to and the return flight from the Kingdom for the last step of the COE process?
I might have a real problem:
I am going on a 45-day, visa-exempt trip to Thailand, with departure in a week from now.
I got the pre-confirmation of COE last week and just now filled in the remaining information: ASQ confirmation and Flight confirmation.
I booked a oneway flight to Thailand and another oneway return flight with another airline.
HOWEVER: I forgot to attach the return-flight confirmation!!! I only attached the oneway flight confirmation for the flight to Thailand in the COE form.
I sent an email right away with the confirmation of the return flight, but I have a feeling that I would need to pre-register for a whole new COE in case I would have had to attach the return flight too.
QUESTION: Is it mandatory to attach the return flight confirmation for the last step of the COE process?
Really grateful for a quick answer here…..
Greetings from Germany!
Chris
Dear Chris,
If you are already on the Part 2 or Stage 2 of the process, you only need to attached the flight to Thailand. Although there has been cases that the application was rejected on the second stage because the return flight was not attached. I believe you will be alright. I think it will be approved.
Thank you.
Hello @thaiembassy. I’m currently in an ASQ two days into my stay. On the embassy website it’s said the new rules effective April 1 include “travellers are allowed to undertake activities outside of their rooms under certain conditions such as using the gym and the swimming pool, exercising outdoors and ordering food and goods from outside”. Do you know where I can find a detailed official government announcement outlining what the “certain conditions” are? Our hotel is not allowing us to do this.
Dear Holiday,
Good day.
At this time, this might have changed due to the current COVID 19 situation. Normally after 5 days and you are tested negative, you will be allowed to go to a special area of the hotel for an hour.
Thank you.
I am currently in quarantine and have read that from April 1st quarantine rules will be relaxed. Do the new rules apply to me or will I still be subject to the original ones?
Dear Carl,
The new regulation will come into effect on April 1st, therefore only those who will arrive on April 1 onwards will be allowed to quarantine for 10 days.
Thank you.
If I am planning to travel to Thailand in January 2022, are there plans to lift the quarantine requirement and will certain cities be restricted?
Dear Alex,
Good day.
We are still more than 8 months before January 2022 a lot could happen. As of now, Thailand plans to reopen without any restriction by January 2022. But with the current COVID 19 wave 3 in Thailand, the plans might changed. Please monitor the news and you may check our website regularly for the latest changes and updates on Thailand travel restrictions.
Thank you.
I am planning to travel to Thailand from the Philippines this coming April 11 for less than a month for a visit to one of our clients. I am not booked yet. Are flights available from April to May to thailand and vice versa?
Dear Shine,
Good day.
You may check this page as your Guide for the Process: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/how-to-travel-to-thailand-in-2021
You may check this page also for the updates on travel restrictions for April 1, 2021 onwards: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-travel-restrictions
You are qualified to the visa exemption of 45 days and COE. Just follow the guide.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
Good day!!
I’m from Myanmar. I want to visit to my sister in April. My sister is married with Thai Nation. Can I apply Non-O visa. Or what visa should I apply.
What I need to prepare to entry? Is it need to quarantine when arrived there? Could u pls advise me.
Many thanks.
Dear Minge,
Good day.
Unfortunately you cannot apply for the Non Immigrant O visa. But you can apply for the 60-day tourist visa from the Thai Embassy in Yangon and you can apply for the COE after that.
For the latest information and update regarding Thailand travel restrictions, please check this page:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-travel-restrictions
Thank you.
dear sir,
I am from India. I have a tourist visa which will be going to expire on 2 may..so I have 2 questions can I extend tr visa if the flight will still stop. AND WHICH WAY SHOULD I PREFER TO GO THAILAND FROM INDIA.
THANKS
Dear Omkar,
The visa was issued and must be used within 3 months. If you did not use the visa, then you must apply for a new one from the Thai Embassy.
Thank you.
We are from India.
We intend to get a tourist visa to meet our friends in Thailand.
Can we travel to Thailand in April 2021.
Dear Sunil,
Good day.
Please check this page as your Guide to Traveling to Thailand in 2021:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/how-to-travel-to-thailand-in-2021
Thank you.
Mia moglie thai ( anche cittadina italiana) deve urgentemente tornare in Thailandia per assistere il babbo morente. partendo con tampone fatto nelle 72ore prima e’ possibile evitare la quarantena? potrebbe non avere 14 gg di tempo.
Ci sono premessi speciali?
Grazie
Dear Simone,
Good day.
I regret to inform you that the quarantine is still mandatory or required for Thai nationals returning to Thailand. She can sign up for the free quarantine or the paid ASQ hotel.
Thank you.
Hi,
My parents live in Thailand (are UK nationals) and I am a student in the UK wanting to visit them for around 70 days as haven’t seen them in over a year. When applying for the 60 day visa, can I put my return date as later than 60 days as I can get the visa renewed for an extra 30 days, or will it get rejected??
Thank you!
Sydney
Dear Sydney,
Good day.
For the purpose of visa application, please indicate 60 days. Once the visa and COE were issued and you entered Thailand already, you can stay up to 70 days or even longer as long as you extend your permit to stay.
Thank you.
Dear Rex, thank you for the time taken to answer so many questions.
Or family may be relocating to Thailand in Jan 2022 for a new job. We’d like to visit in June 2020 to look at schools. We hold both Malaysian and Australian passports. All of us live in Singapore right now. Can you please advise the procedure for the June entry? Thank you so much!
Dear Joan,
Good day.
Yes, all of you can apply for the COE directly. You may use the 45-day visa exemption to travel to Thailand in June. You only need to apply for the COE directly from the Thai Embassy in KL. You need ASQ Hotel booking, COVID 19 insurance and COVID 19 test prior to your trip.
For more information, please refer to the latest information on this page: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-travel-restrictions
Thank you
Hi, Please kindly consult me about Tourist Entry requirements with last updates. Is it possible now to travel Thailand for a short term? What’s the rules and requirements for people who want to visit country for 3-4 days?
Thank you
Take care and stay safe,
Dear Yuliia,
Yes, you may now come to Thailand on a short term stay, Just make sure that you count into consideration the 7 days quarantine or 10 quarantine. You need to apply for the COE or certificate of entry and you must have a COVID 19 insurance, ASQ Hotel and COVID 19 test.
Thank you.
Hi, is the 45-day visa exemption still on? My partner (USA) and I (Philippines) are currently here in Barbados and there is no Thai Consulate/Embassy to get the COE. Do you have any ideas on how we can get one from here – online maybe?
Thank you!!
Dear Jet,
Yes, you may now come to Thailand on a short term stay such as 45-day free visa. Just make sure that you count into consideration the 7 days quarantine or 10 quarantine. You need to apply for the COE or certificate of entry and you must have a COVID 19 insurance, ASQ Hotel and COVID 19 test.
Thank you.
Can Canadians get a visa to travel to Thailand?
Thanks Kim
Dear Kim,
Yes, you can get tourist visa and non-immigrant visas from the Thai Embassy in your current location. You may also avail the 45-day visa exemption for Canadians and you only need to apply for the COE from the Thai Embassy.
Thank you.
Hi, we are a group of doctors from Myanmar planning to sit for exam in Bangkok. Are we able to enter Thailand as a short-term visitor?
Dear Nan,
I am not sure if that is possible. I believe all flights in Myanmar are suspended, therefore the Thai Embassy will not issue COE.
Thank you.
hello
are Indians currently allowed to enter Thailand on a non b visa???
Dear Kalpesh,
Indians with Non B visa can enter Thailand as long as you can get COE from the Thai Embassy in India.
Thank you.
Hello. What commercial airlines from the United States are allowed into Thailand? Thank you.
Dear Richard,
Good day.
You may book with Qatar, Emirates, Asiana, Eva, Korean Air, Lufthansa.
Thank you.
Dear,
If I book and pay for a ASQ hotel room in advance, but then the mandatory quarantine rule is lifted before I arrive in Thailand, can I get a full refund of the hotel room?
Thank you a lot.
Best,
Nadine
Dear Nadine,
That would depend to the ASQ Hotel that you book. Some of them will offer a full refund or partial refund. I recommend for you to check their terms and conditions.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
First and foremost, I am sure i speak for everyone who has visited this site and say thank you for the tremendous effort in providing valuable information and guidance, It is amazing to see how many scenarios are out there and how different they are.
Like everybody else i am looking at returning to Thailand to reunite with my wife, however my situation i feel is quite different and from what i read going through all the posts, may be a challenge from where i am situated.
I am quite familiar with the entry procedure as i managed to get a repatriation flight home to my wife in August 2020, at that stage i was in Australia on business and therefore it was quite straight forward and was issued a single-entry non-immigrant type O visa by the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra.
I am now currently situated in Tahiti, French Polynesia again due to work
and have noted the closest Thai Embassy to me now is the Royal Thai Embassy, Wellington New Zealand.
I am a South African Passport Holder and fortunately hold a New Zealand permanent residence, however in the hope to avoid the more than likely inevitable situation of having to fly to New Zealand, do the required 14 day quarantine there, then apply for my COE and non-immigrant O visa, and if approved flight to Thailand for yet another 14 day quarantine, i would like to pose the question as to whether or not i have any other options available to me?
I noted in your replies above that Visas on arrival have been suspended for the time being, is that still in place now?
If so would there be a possibility for me to post all required documents to the Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington? instead of flying and doing it in person (probably a question to pose to them directly but i am trying to exhaust all other options first)
If i have any other options available to me i would be eternally grateful if you were able to share them with me.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance and look forward to hearing back from you soon
Dear Clinton,
Thank you for your email. Yes, you can qualify for the 45 days visa exemption which is in effect until September 30, 2021.
My only concern is to where you will apply for the COE. What will be your flight to Thailand look like? What will be the itinerary so that I know where to apply for the COE and the application is done online and the COE will be issued to you by email.
Have a good day.
Hello Rex,
Thank you for your prompt reply and information therein.
My only option to fly any where in the world from French Polynesia would be through LAX(USA) first and then onto Bangkok via Doha more than likely, as this is the same route i took when flying from Bangkok to Tahiti.
My only real concern with going the route of the 45 day exemption visa on arrival is that i would only get 31 days in Thailand after my 14 day quarantine, my intentions would be to stay in Thailand with my wife for 90 days before having to return to work.
Is it possible to apply for the Non-immigrant type O spouse visa once i am in Thailand if i arrived on the 45 day exemption Visa?
Thank you again for your assistance and advise.
Dear Clinton,
Good day.
The 45 days that you will get can be extended within Thailand. It can be extended for 30 days or 60 days (if you have Thai spouse). Yes, it is possible to change to Non O visa within the country especially in Bangkok.
Thank you.
Hello,
Do state quarantine in hotel/hospital also applies to Thai nationals coming back to Thailand after vacation abroad? Or can they go to their house?
Thanks,
Nadine
Dear Nadine,
Good day.
Thai nationals coming from abroad are required to have a mandatory quarantine. They can go to the state quarantine provided by the government or they cal go to the ASQ hotel. They cannot quarantine in their own house.
Thank you.
HI Rex
I am trying to get my wife here to Thailand from the Philippines. Can you tell me the best way to get her here? It looks like the STV visa is available for the Philippines but the Thai embassy there is not offering it.
Can she just come on a Visa on arrival?
Dear John,
Good day.
Yes, your wife can come under the visa exemption scheme. This will allow her to stay for 45 days. The problem that you will encounter is that you need to provide a return flight and unfortunately the return flight in February is not available yet except for the Thai Airways flights.
Thank you.
Hi
Do you know if it is possible to send postal visa applications to the Thai embassy in Manila , if you live far away, such as Davao.
Dear Stewart,
Good day.
I would recommend for you to call the Thai Embassy in Manila directly. You may call 02-8815-4219.
Thank you.
Hello, I keep finding references to a required “Fit To Fly” certificate, but can’t find that form. If there’s no form, who should be the author/signatory of a free form certificate? Thanks.
Dear Rob,
Good day.
The Fit to Fly certificate is a common certificate that you can obtain from any GP doctor even before COVID 19. It must state that you are healthy and you are fit to fly or fit for air travel.
You may check this page: https://thaiembdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/F2F-Form-2.pdf
Thank you.
Dear REX,
I’m From eastern African Red sea Djibouti, I want to visit Thailand? What kind of Visa will i need? Wi the Covid-19 insurance apply me too?
Dear Youssouf,
Good day.
Yes, you need a Thai visa and Certificate of Entry to Thailand. You can apply for tourist visa and the COE from the Thai Embassy in Cairo Egypt. Please contact the Thai Embassy at: +202-3760-3553
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
1. Is there a commercial flight from Indonesia to Thailand in January 2021?
2. Do I need to provide COE certificate like before?
Thanks
Dear Robby,
Good day.
Yes, COE is definitely required for all foreigners entering Thailand.
No, I do not have information about flights from Indonesia to Thailand. Please call Thai Airways, Air Asia or Garuda.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
I am a Malaysian and would like to know if visa exemption still apply to Malaysian during pandemic? Would need to travel to Thailand in January 2021.
Dear Eunice,
Good day.
The visa exemption and visa on arrival have been suspended until further notice, it might be reinstated middle of 2021.
Right now, all foreigners entering Thailand must have a visa and COE issued by the embassy,
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
Good day.
Is the commercial flight allowed to enter Thailand from Malaysia in January 2021?
Thank you.
Best regards
Eunice Yim
Dear Eunice,
There is a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok. Please check this page:
https://kualalumpur.thaiembassy.org/en/page/99059-visa?menu=5d75510d15e39c1e60004883
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
Will there be any repatriation flight for 10th January 2021? Just in case my booking flight unable to enter Thailand in January due I have booked my asq and airasia flight for 10th January 2021 to Thailand without knowing that they are not in the semi commercial flight list.
Dear Eunice,
At the moment the Thai embassy in KL only publishes the flight for January 5th. I suggest for you to call the Thai Embassy in KL directly.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
I read in “thaivisa The Nation” dated Dec 6th (link below) that : property owners and retiree visa holders are eligible to enter Thailand.
Can you confirm the information ?
Dear Bernard,
Good day.
Yes, this has been confirmed since the beginning of November. Even the normal tourist visas are now being issued by the Thai embassies. May I ask which country are you located right now?
Thank you.
Hello,
I am from the U.S.
Any information on when I can travel to Thailand ?
Please advise.
Thank you,
Gregg
Dear Gregg,
Good day.
The US citizens and residents can apply for the normal 60-day tourist visa since November 12th.
Thank you.
Hello Rex,
For the 14-day quarantine period after landing in Thailand, where can I find a list of the approved hotels from which I need to choose and book?
Thank you in advance.
Dear Hadas,
Good day.
You may check the list on this page:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/alternative-state-quarantine-asq-in-thailand.php
Thank you.
Good Day!
Is there any possibility of granting student visas in the next few months? I am planning to study in Bangkok next year and I’m looking for options on how I can be granted an Education visa. I’m from the Philippines, by the way. I’d appreciate any help.
Dear Max,
Good day.
If you will be attending a university, it will be easy to apply for the education visa from the Thai Embassy in Manila as well as the Certificate of Entry.
Thank you.
Hello.
I am a citizen of the Russian Federation, live in Thailand and have a work permit.
To get COE for my wife-do she have to do insurance?
or I can make a letter from the employer guaranteeing that the employer will cover a minimum of us $ 100,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies) of medical expenses incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical expenses in the event that the applicant enters into a covid-19 contract
Dear Sergey,
Good day.
She needs to contact an Insurance company. Your letter is not an insurance policy. If you need recommendation, you may check Pacific Cross Insurance Company in Bangkok.
Thank you.
I am a British citizen currently with a non immigrant Retirement Visa, if I return to the UK with a re entry permit will I need anything else for entry? My age is 75 .
Dear David,
Good day.
When you fly out of Thailand, it might take awhile before you can return to Thailand. Please note that Non-RE Retirement visa is not on the list of groups allowed to enter Thailand. As you can see, there are still people who have retirement visas (not the OA visas) who cannot return to Thailand. It might happen to you also.
Thank you.
Really excited to see your update-On November 6, 2020 the Thai Embassy has announced that a Tourist Visa (60 days) is available in the USA and the UK.
I am in the US and have used a 60 day TV in the past. I have not seen your statement allowing UK and USA visitors on any other sites. Can you link to this please? Thank you for your content.
Dear Jobie,
Good day.
For the US, please check this page: https://thaiembdc.org/2020/11/05/trsingle_entry/
For the UK, please check this page: https://bit.ly/36AoUPg
Other countries like Australia and Canada are issuing the TR visa also.
Thank you.
Hello,
Would you please let me know flight itinerary schedule from Hanoi Vietnam to BKK Thailand on 21st Dec 2020 or around?
Dear Kandy,
Good day.
I regret to inform you that we are not a travel agent or airline so we do not have the list. To know the approved flights to fly to Thailand, please email: [email protected]
Thank you.
Can I travel to Thailand if I am a Filipino citizen? Is the STV available or another kind of visa?
Dear Gabi,
Good day.
The visa exemption and STV are not available to travellers coming from the Philippines. It is not being issued by the Thai Embassy in Manila.
The visas being issued are non immigrant B visa for employment and Non Immigrant O visa for those with Thai spouse.
Thank you.
HI,
I am from Australia, and we are required to attend a business meeting in Bangkok in Jan 2021, I understand we have to apply for a Non-immigrant B visa & certificate of entry, do we also have to apply for a WP 3?
Dear Lisa,
Good day.
No you do not need WP3 for the non immigrant B visa application if the purpose of travel is business meeting. Please note that for your meeting, you can also use the single entry tourist visa and COE.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
I am a German staying in Taiwan. And I am thinking about visiting Thailand at the beginning of next year. Are there any visas available? I would be entering Thailand from Taiwan.
Thank you
Dear Christoph,
Good day.
I regret to inform you that we do not have any information regarding tourist visa (TRV), special tourist visa (STV) or COE application in Taiwan. Please contact directly the Visa Office at [email protected] or [email protected]
Thank you.
Hello,
Thank you for answering so many questions. There is so much information around from many sources and some of it is confusing and contradicting.
I am Russian national living and working in Malaysia and my partner is Myanmar national living and working in Singapore.
We’ve been separated for 8 months and are looking at Thailand as a place where we can both go to reunite.
Can you please advise if STV or TR is a possible option for our situation?
If it is, do we need to apply via travel agencies (some of them are not very responsive and are asking for passport scan before they even start talking to us which does not sound very secure) or can this be done directly via Thailand embassies?
Thanks in advance and best regards.
Dear Igor,
Good day.
The Thai embassy in Malaysia has removed the issuance of the TRV and the STV since Malaysia has been moved from low risk to medium risk country. Please check back with the Thai embassy in KL after 2 weeks.
Please save this page for reference in the future:
https://kualalumpur.thaiembassy.org/en/page/99059-visa?menu=5d75510d15e39c1e60004883
Thank you.
Hello,
Is it possible to get a link that shows what countries are approved for the STV? I have a copy of the original list of approved countries but had heard that it will be updated twice a month. Thank you for your time!
Dear Helen,
Good day.
The original list is still the same and no new information regarding STV or Special Tourist Visa.
Thank you.
Where can I find the list of approved countries?
Dear Lauren,
Good day.
You may contact the CCSA in Thailand for that information. If you are in the UK, US, Australia or Canada, please know that you can apply for the normal 60-day tourist visa already.
Thank you.
Hello,
I’m wondering is it possible to come to thailand with a tourism visa for a year.
i’m 30 years old from Sweden(uppsala)
I’m going if it possible around janury-mars for 1 year(if possible)
I know Janury/mars is a couple of months away, however i’d rather have a better picture of what i can presume as a possibility.
Best regards.
Dear Rosh,
Good day.
There is no tourist visa for 1 year. There is a normal tourist visa for 2 months or 6 months. There is also the Special Tourist visa valid for 3 months and it can be extended up to 9 months stay.
For application for a long term tourist visa such as 5-year visa, please check Thai Elite Visa, please visit: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/thai-elite-visa.php
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
First I would like to thank you for the tremendous effort in providing valuable information and guidance.
I’m U.A.E. national I have a Real Estate company registered in Pattaya and I own a condo also in Pattaya.
What type of visa would you recommend and what is required.
Look forward to your swift response and greatly appreciate your guidance.
Regards
Al
Dear Al,
Good day.
You can apply for the following Thailand visas:
-Non Immigrant B visa for having a Thai company. It means your staff in Thailand applies for the WP3 from the Labour Office.
-Non Immigrant B or O visa for having a property such as condominium worth more than 3 million baht.
-Non Immigrant B visa for having saving in a Thai bank for more than 3 million baht
You may apply for the visa at the Thai embassy in Abu Dhabi or consulate in Dubai. After having the visa, you may also apply for the COE. Please check this page for more information on the COE:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/certificate-of-entry-to-thailand.php
Thank you.
Hola, soy tailandesa y me encuentro en España con visado de turismo hasta el 4diciembre.
Quiero saber si necesito el Certificado de entrada (COE) y el Certificado apto para volar emitido por la autoridad competente y el resultado de la prueba médica COVID-19.
Tengo billete de regreso con Luftansa, ¿tendré que hacer cuarentena a la llegada en uno de los hoteles concertados, o la podré hacer en mi domicilio?
Dear Arin,
Good day.
If you are Thai, you need to do the COE and Fit to Fly Certificate. Please check this page: https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/
Thank you.
Hi,
I am french and i have a work permit in thailand. I would like to get my mom who is actually living in France to come to thailand and stay with me. However, i do not know what kind of visa should i ask for her ?
Are applications for Non-Immigrant OA or non-immigrant O accepted ?
The french ambassy told me, that at the moment, no visa are being granted…
Thank you for your help !
Dear Eleonore,
Good day.
Your mother has 2 options:
1. Application for Non Immigrant O visa for having a family in Thailand with work permit.
2. Application for the Non Immigrant OA visa for retirement.
The Thai Embassy in Paris should be the office that you need to call.
Thank you.
I am from Canada, can I apply for STV for long term tourism?
Dear Celina,
Good day.
The Special Tourist Visa or STV is currently not available in Canada. Please check with the Thai Embassy Ottawa for the updates when will it be available. Perhaps when the COVID 19 situation in Canada improves.
Thank you.
Hello again,
Am I able to apply for an O visa to visit my son (13 years old) who lives there? He lives there with his father (expats)
Thank you,
Dear Helen,
Good day.
Yes, you may qualify for the Non Immigrant O visa for having a Thai child. You may also apply for the COE to enter Thailand. May I ask for you nationality and location so that I know how we can assist your give you advice on this matter.
Thank you.
Hi Rex/Georgia,
My son is not Thai (British passport) on a visa with his father (who is also not Thai) and goes to school in Phuket.
I have a British passport. Was hoping to somehow get back to Phuket to see my son as stay for as long as I can.
The STV is not yet available from South Africa, where I am at the moment, even though travel is permitted between the two countries? So I was hoping for another way.
Thank you for any further advice,
Helen
Dear Helen,
Good day.
If your husband has a work permit in Thailand or your child has an ED visa, you can apply for the Non Immigrant O visa to visit them. If your son us under the Non O visa based on the father but you are not married to him, unfortunately you cannot get a Non O visa.
Please call Thai embassy in Pretoria for more information.
Thank you.
hello! I am Tatiana, Ukraine citizen. Could I come to Thailand now with STV?
Dear Tatiana,
Good day. The Visa on Arrival has been suspended and the Thai Special Tourist Visa or STV is not available in Europe. The Thai government is tapping the tourists from Asia Pacific first. I recommend for you to keep checking with the Thai Embassy or Consulate in Ukraine for updates.
Thank you.
Hello, I am in the UKliving in a very low Covid19 area. I am 67 years old. Is it possible to apply and obtain an OA non-immigrant visa now for retirement to Thailand please?
Dear Terence,
Good day.
Yes, the application for the Non Immigrant OA visa is now open. May I refer you to check this page for more information:
https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/LongStay
If you ever need of assistance with the application, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your reply.
I have tried to start an OA visa application on thaievisa.go.th but at Step 2 only a Tourist visa is being offered in the ‘select purpose’ menu. So how do I apply please?
Dear Terrence,
You need to log out and then you need to log in using this link: https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/LongStay
At the bottom of the page you can answer the questions and it will lead you to apply now.
If it does not work, you may create a new profile or you can let us help you. Please send your request on this page:
https://www.siam-legal.com/contactus.php
Thank you.
Hello,
I am in the UK and applying for an OA visa to hopefully enter Thailand in December. I cannot/dont want to stay for 1 year so will book a return flight to return in 5 or 6 months time. I want to know if, when shown my return flight date, Thai immigration at Suvarnabhumi will accept travel insurance with the required Covid cover for the 5/6 months or will they insist on insurance with 1 year’s cover and refuse entry?
Dear Terence,
Good day.
The 60-day tourist visa is now being issued in the UK. You can extend this for 30 days which will give you a total of 90 days. You only need insurance for 60 days for this visa.
It is easier tog et than the Non Immigrant OA visa.
Thank you.
Hi there,
Would you mind clarifying re the Ed visa entry. “ Foreigners who are students of formal educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students.”
Does this mean only those that already hold an ED VISA. Or does it mean that if one of able to get an Ed Visa from outside (eg U.K.) they can (apply) for entry?
Many thanks
Sinead
Dear Sinea,
Good day.
It means that students in grade school, high school and university both old and new can enter Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi
I’m a UK citizen living in the UK. Can i able to apply for STV?
Thanks
Dear JK,
Good day.
Unfortunately the Special Tourist Visa or STV is not available in the UK. Please check this page for more information:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/thailand-special-tourist-visa.php
Thank you.
Hello.
Thank you so much for taking time to answer all of our, questions!
Can an STV be applied for from Germany or Greece at this time?
Where do you best recommend to look for updates on countries allowed STV? I understand this is ever changing.
Dear Alexandria,
Good day.
Unfortunately the Special Tourist Visa or STV is not available in Germany or Greece. Please check this page for more information:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/thailand-special-tourist-visa.php
Thank you.
Rex, I was told I needed a letter from the ministry of labor and/or WP3? I am opening a new business there. It’s already established in their system and on paper, but I need to go materialize it I.e. find a location, get equipment and supplies, and actually get it up and running. So I’m assuming any of those two pieces of documents will do?
Dear Collin,
Good day.
The WP3 letter is issued by MOL only if the company is already operating. If you are coming to buy the company, WP3 should not be required. However, another letter may be required but it is not clear which government office (not MOL) will this letter be issued or obtained.
Has the embassy give you something? Like the sample letter aside from the WP3.
Thank you.
Where I have to submit copy of work permit? Mumbai Thai embassy do not pick calls. It’s very difficult to contact them. I want to know why my visa was denied.
Dear Abhinav,
Good day.
All queries regarding Certificate of Entry (COE) and Visa will be answered via email only. Please send email indicating full name and passport number to [email protected]
Thank you.
I have non B immigrant visa. I have a work permit & it is for employment basis. Yes I have uploaded my visa as well as my work permit copy while applying for COE. I have uploaded initial pages of work permit where all my details are mentioned. If anything else you need to mention please let me know. Thankyou.
Dear Abhinav,
Good day.
I recommend for you to check this message from the consulate:
All queries regarding Certificate of Entry (COE) and Visa will be answered via email only. Please send email indicating full name and passport number to [email protected]
Thank you.
Are South Africans allowed to travel to Thailand at all? For leisure…
Dear Jesse,
Good day.
Thailand has a travel ban for all nationalities. only selected visa holders are allowed to enter the country as you can see on this page or this article. At the moment the most-talked about visa is the STV or Thailand Special Tourist Visa. But it is being issued for now by Thai Embassies in Asia Pacific.
Thank you.
Yes I have Non B immigrant visa. I am applying COE for employment basis. In this procedure I have uploaded my work permit copy & my visa too.
Dear Sangeeta,
Good day.
All queries regarding Certificate of Entry (COE) and Visa will be answered via email only. Please send email indicating full name and passport number to [email protected]
Thank you.
Hello,
I live in Europe while my parents live in Thailand with work permits. They are not that nationals. Will I be able to get into Thailand now on the basis that my parents work there even though they are not from Thailand? Am I able to apply for an STV? Thanks
Dear Bella,
Good day. May I ask for your age, nationality and location? If you are below 20 years of age, you may still qualify for the non immigrant O dependant visa. At the moment the STV is not available in Europe.
Thank you.
Hi, I am 19 from France. I grew up in Thailand however don’t have a residence permit anymore as I study in the Netherlands now. Thank you.
Dear Bella,
Good day.
Please contact the Thai Embassy in The Hague and inquire about the Non Immigrant O visa based on having parents who are work permit holders in Thailand.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
may I know what does semi-commercial flight mean?
Thanks & regards
Dear Chen,
Good day.
Semi-commercial flight are flights that are sold by the airline, however, they must be approved to land in Thailand. The embassy will tell you which semi commercial flights are allowed into Thailand and most likely not to be cancelled.
Thank you.
Hi…I am Norwegian citizen living in Thailand with retirement visa. I need to travel out of Thailand and return after 14 days. Where do I get COE here in Thailand? The country I am traveling to, do not have a Thai embassy or consulate. And where do I get certificate of permanent residence?…….Thank you
Dear Rune,
Good day.
Firstly, you cannot get certificate of permanent residence because retirement visa is not permanent residency.
The application for the COE is done at a Thai embassy. If there is no Thai embassy in the country where you will go, you may either cancel the trip or you get the COE at the Thai Embassy near the country where you will be staying.
The main issue here now, is your current visa qualified to re-enter Thailand? It is not OA or OX visa.
Thank you.
I have applied twice for COE in Mumbai Embassy. I have provided
passport copy & visa (in pdf form)
Bank statement of last 6 months with minimum balance of 600 usd.
PND50.
DBD papers.
Insurance for 100000 usd covering covid for 1 year.
Letter from the insurance company stating covid claim & coverage.
Invitation letter.
Declaration letter. They are not granting me COE.
Mumbai Embassy saying your docs. are inappropriate. They are not even specifying. Please help.
Dear Abhinav,
Good day.
May I ask what visa do you have and what is the basis of you applying for the COE? Is it for employment? I do not see you included WP3 or work permit booklet.
Thank you.
Hi, my boss is a Japanese and needs to travel to Bangkok to renew his work permit and visa.
Is there any agent in Japan that can help him to process the below so that he can travel from Japan to Bangkok?
1. Obtain COE from Thai Embassy.
2. Obtain Fit to Fly certificate and COVID-19 PCR test
3. COVID-19 Health Insurance
4. Book a repatriation or chartered flight
5. Book an ASQ Hotel: See the list here https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/alternative-state-quarantine-asq-in-thailand.php
6. Mandatory Quarantine for 14 days
Thank you.
Dear Esther,
Good day.
Our firm is based in Bangkok and at this tie we do not have any agent or staff in Japan who could assist your boss who is currently in Japan. I would recommend to contact a travel agent in japan in case they may be able to help you.
Thank you.
I have submitted passport & visa copies, travel insurance worth $100000 & seperate letter covering covid 19, pnd50, dbd, invitation letter, declaration to Mumbai Thai Embassy for COE. But they are still telling my docs. are inappropriate. Can anybody help me out.
Dear Abhinav,
Good day.
I assume you submitted copy of your work permit or WP3?
Please call the Thai consulate in Mumbai to know why your visa has been denied.
Thank you.
Hi, im looking at applying for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) If i was to get this can i take a Reparation flight into Thailand or what would be the process due to the ban on inbound flights. Im concerned it may end up being quite expensive. Thanks
Dear Theo,
Good day.
May I ask for your nationality and where are you located right now?
Thank you.
Hi Rex
I am a New Zealand Citizen and am currently living in Auckland, New Zealand. Thanks
Dear Theo,
Good day.
You may apply for the STV or Thailand Special Tourist Visa in Wellington. Please check this page carefully:
https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/special-tourist-visa?page=5d75fe3d15e39c06b800679f&menu=5d75fe3d15e39c06b80067a0
Thank you.
I have applied twice for COE in Mumbai Embassy. I have provided
passport copy & visa (in pdf form)
Bank statement of last 6 months with minimum balance of 600 usd.
PND50.
DBD papers.
Insurance for 100000 usd covering covid for 1 year.
Letter from the insurance company stating covid claim & coverage.
Invitation letter.
Declaration letter.
Then why they are not granting me COE ? Is anything else is required?
Dear Sangeeta,
Good day.
May I ask what visa do you have and what is the basis of you applying for the COE? Is it for employment? I do not see you included WP3 or work permit booklet.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
My husband now living in Bangkok and working there, He has a work permit. Could you please advise me, I want to fly to Thailand to stay with my husband should I need to apply ivisa to stay in Thailand for 3 months? Now I am living in Malaysia.
Dear Izah,
Good day.
Yes, you can apply for the Non Immigrant O visa and the certificate of Entry from Thai Embassy in KL. Please check here for more information:
https://bit.ly/35FtbAl
Thank you.
Hello,
I have a question. What if I’m living in Thailand since January 2020, and I’m studying with an Ed visa, so I’m italian but I’m living in thai since before the pandemic crisis and I want to continue studying in 2021? According to law I have to move from thailand after 365 days of permanance, what do I have to do if I want to continuing study here? I’m 24 and I’m a student! Thank you early for the answer ☺️??
Dear Giulia,
Good day.
Before the expiry of your visa, you need to contact your school to prepare the documents for another visa extension.
Thank you.
Hey,
Is it possible to apply for a course and then apply for an education visa and enter Thailand during the current restrictions? IE: are they granting these visas at the moment? (Provided i follow all the other guidelines in regards to health certificates/state quarantine.
Many thanks.
Dear Sam,
Good day.
Yes, the non immigrant ED visa still being issued as long as you are attending formal education like university or college programs. At the moment, non-formal education visa for language schools or muay Thai school are suspended until next year.
Thank you.
Hello, Rex,
I applied for a Business visa the 2nd of this month and was called by the Thai embassy in Washington DC only to be told they cannot give the visa for my already established business on paper in Bangkok. Reason being I do not have a letter from the ministry of labor or WP3/Work permit. I am curious as to why this occurred because on September 28th as you know, the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved reopening the country’s borders to welcome foreign visitors, both short and long term such as the following:
-Holders of non-immigrant B visa, who are businesspeople (without a work permit or WP3) and are willing to enter Thailand for business purposes.
This has been a major setback for me with my business plans. Any advice or suggestions?
Dear Collin,
Good day.
Please check this link: https://thaiembdc.org/2020/09/12/typebspecial/
I am not sure which document do you need to provide them if the purpose of travel is only business meeting.
Thank you.
Hello, I am Malaysian citizen, I would like to enter Thailand through Malaysia-Thai boarder at Kayu Hitam.
1) What is the travel document need to be prepare and ready for enter the Thailand from boarder?
2) Do I need to secure any kind of visa since Malaysian citizen is allow to enter Thailand with 30 days stay.
Thank you.
Dear Chng,
Good day.
You can only enter Thailand by AIR. For the visa types, please check this link: https://bit.ly/35KJSdJ
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
Can someone works in Thailand while holding non-immigrant O visa?
Her husband(not thai national) is holding non immigrant B.So she applied O visa to accompany her husband. but at the same time she would like to find a job in Bangkok. Is it ok?
Dear Dolly,
Good day.
If the applicant is holding a non immigrant O visa based on having Thai spouse, he or she can apply for work permit. If the applicant is holding a Non immigrant O visa with a foreign spouse, he or she cannot get a work permit.
If the applicant has no work permit, it is illegal to work in Thailand without it.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
thanks for your reply. It provides really valuable information.
I think it’s better to enter Thailand using APEC, that removes the hassle of applying for visa. As per your advice, apply for Work Permit & Non Immigrant B visa after entering Thailand.
Using APEC card to enter Thailand, how long can I stay in Thailand? Is quarantine in ASQ still required?
Thanks again
Dear Chen,
The APEC card will allow you to stay for 90 days. You still have to apply for the COE from the Thai Embassy. You still have to provide travel insurance and you need to do 14-day quarantine.
Thank you.
Hi I hear phuket is open for tourist now is this true?, can me (UK) and my vietnamese wife enter thailand to stay in phuket for 30days tourism?.
If so how do we apply for visas, as UK and Vietnam are normally ok to get 30days tourist visas on arrival
Dear Steve,
Good day.
Thailand is still have a travel ban. As you can see on this page , we have listed the group of foreigners that are allowed to enter the country. Right now, coming to Thailand as a tourist is only through the Special Tourist Visa program and unfortunately it is not available at the Thai Embassy in London due to the COVID-19 cases in the UK.
Thank you.
Interesting that this information (Holders of non-immigrant B visa, who are business people {without a work permit or WP3} and are willing to enter Thailand for business purposes) has been out since September 28 from the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approving additional foreign visitors, both short and long term to enter the country and yet the Thai embassy in Washington DC returned my packet two days ago (October 19th) because I don’t have a work permit yet. I’ve already invested a few thousand dollars through a company there (SERVCORP) to register my business which did happen and all else are in place, yet here i am back at square one with nothing to show but the thousands of dollars i spent.
Dear Collin,
Good day.
Perhaps there is a discrepancy in the invitation letter or sponsorship letter. if the purpose of visa application is employment, you need to have WP3 from the Labour Office in Thailand.
If the purpose of visit that was stated is business meeting, you need also another letter from a government office in Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi, my boyfriend needs to go to Thailand for an interview regarding his application for residency in Sweden. We have a son together. My son have been apart from his father for a year now. We got an email from the Swdish embassy that we can now book an appointment for an intereview in Thailand. Is it possible for my boyfriend to go to Thailand soon and do his interview at the embassy? We would be very thankful for the help. Thank you!
Dear Lyn,
Good day.
You need to contact the Thai Embassy in Manila and show them the embassy letter from Swedish Embassy. Maybe the Thai embassy can issue the visa and certificate of entry to enter Thailand.
Thank you.
I’m a us citizen and have been living in Mexico for 2 plus years. Would I be able to obtain a long term tourist visa?
Dear Steve,
Good day.
The STV or special tourist visa is not available in Mexico. Please check with the Thai Embassy in Mexico City should there be any update or changes every 2 to 4 weeks.
Thank you.
I will be getting married to a guy who works in Thailand in a non inm B visa(with a valid work permit).i want to get a dependent visa under him and stay n Thailand. please tell me how ad where can i apply for the same and how many days will it take to process it. i am from India. is the Visa office open in Kolkata and are they accepting visa applications now ?
Dear Candy,
Good day.
You cannot get a visa just yet. You must get married first in India and after you are married, you can apply for the Non Immigrant O visa and COE at the Thai Consulate in Kolkata.Please check: https://www.vfs-thailand.co.in/Kolkata/index.html
Thank you.
Hello Rex. I shall apply for the dependent visa only after I get married. I wanted to ask how many days will it take to process the visa application in the visa office so that I can get the dependent visa(under my husband who holds non IBM B visa) from Kolkata (India) so that I can move to Thailand?
Dear Candy,
Good day.
For the visa application information in Kolkata, please check the VFS website in Kolkata for Thailand visa:
https://www.vfs-thailand.co.in/Kolkata/Online_Visa_Application_Form.html
Thank you.
Hello,
I have a client (UK passport holder) who has a non-immigrant O visa
His girlfriend is in the UK with him. She is a Thai national
They want to travel to Thailand ASAP – I understand that he will need to apply for a COE
Does the Thai national need a COE as well?
How do they contact you to make this application?
Dear Jonathan,
Good day.
For the application for the COE, please check this page: https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/
Thank you.
Hi. My mother is a Thai National trying to return back to Bangkok. I scheduled her a flight back with Qatar for arrival Nov. 14, 2020. What does she need to have to return home? Does she have to quarantine for 14 days at a facility or can she return to her house? Thank you for your assistance.
Dear Tara,
Good day.
She needs to have Fit to fly certificate and she needs to register for the state quarantine and book a repatriation flight or semi-commercial flight.
Thank you.
Hello i shall be getting married to a guy who holds a non immigrant type B visa. i am from India(west bengal). please tell me the procedure how can i get a dependent visa for entry in to thailand, also please inform how many days does the procedure take for me to get the dependent visa. Is the thai embassy operational in Calcutta and are they accepting visa applications ?
Dear Candy,
Good day. Once you are legally married in India, please apply for the Non Immigrant O visa at the Thai Consulate. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Thank you.
Hi there!
I’m currently in Sichuan province of China, I hold APEC card and singapore passport.
Together with 2 Thai friends, we are in the midst of registering company in Bangkok. My fiancee hold Myanmar passport and Thai Work Permit, and is currently in Bangkok. We intend to register marriage in May 2020, but due to the lock-down, we are unable to meet, not to mention register marriage anywhere.
May I know what visa can I apply to enter Thailand? I see some commercial flights available from China to Bangkok. Can I book and travel on commercial flight, instead of charter flight?
Thanks
Dear Benjamin,
Good day.
The APEC card holder can apply for the certificate of entry from the Thai Embassy. You do not need to apply for the visa. As for the flights, you need to coordinate with the embassy to learn which flights have been permitted to land in Thailand/
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I posted my question last week, it was initially under moderation, and then somehow it disappeared.
I am currently in Sichuan province of China, I hold APEC card & singapore passport. I am in the midst of registering Thai company with Thai partners. My fiancee is holding Myanmar passport, with Work Permit in Bangkok.
We plan to register our marriage in May 2020, but due to the lock-down, we are unable to even meet, not to mention register marriage.
With my / our current locations & documents, may I know what type of visa should I apply to enter Bangkok?
Assuming my visa application & COE is approved, can I book commercial flight to enter Bangkok? I see some commercial flights from China to Bangkok.
Dear Chen,
Good day. We apologise for the delayed reply.
First, you cannot book a commercial flight. The flight must be chartered, repatriation or semi-commercial flight with 100% approval from Thai Embassy in China only. You need to get in touch with the Thai embassy to see the list of approved flights.
You can come to Thailand being an APEC Card member, you do not need to apply for visa but you need to apply for the COE. But you might have a hard getting it since you are not Chinese. But feel free to call Thai Embassy directly. If they do not answer calls, please check if you can visit them directly to get the information.
At the moment, we only provide visa and COE service for UK and USA passengers to Thailand.
Thank you,
can an American enter Thailand right now on a new O-A visa and are they doing new O-A visa’s for Americans
Dear Jeffrey,
Good day.
Yes, if you have a valid non-immigrant OA retirement visa, you can apply for the certificate of entry to Thailand. If you no longer have a valid non-immigrant OA visa, you may also apply for a new visa. Please know that non-immigrant O retirement visa may not be qualified to apply for the certificate of entry, through this can be verified at the Thai embassy.
Thank you.
I have a valid work permit till January 2021 but my non B visa expired in August
I came back to India in September ( under the amnesty)
Am I eligible to apply for a non B visa from Thai embassy here showing my work permit?
Dear Ronnie,
Good day.
Yes, you can apply for the new Non Immigrant B visa from Thai Embassy in India based on your valid work permit. You can also apply for the Certificate of Entry based on your new non immigrant B visa and current work permit.
Thank you.
Hello
My friend wishes to setup company in thailand near future.
And to enter Thailand, WP3 is required.
Applying WP3, Does he need to hire 4 Thai staff ? or can be later?
Please advise
Dear Sherry,
Good day.
Yes, applying for the WP3 letter requires that the sponsoring company in Thailand is already operational. It means you have filed for VAT, SS, and you have at least 4 Thai employees. I recommend for your friend to get a Non B visa for business meeting first and then change it to work permit and work visa extension.
Thank you.
Hi. i was in Thailand from December 2019 until July this year.. ( 8 months ) As i have my own house in east pattaya. i booked a return flight home to the UK and my return flight back is booked for the 18th December 2020. For about 2/3 months. Can you please advise me on any restrictions i may face on weather i can go back on this date. Regards Kevin.
Dear Kevin,
Good day.
May I ask if you have a valid visa that is eligible for entry to Thailand? Such as Marriage visa, working visa, or non immigrant OA retirement visa (not the non immigrant O retirement) or Thai Elite visa?
Thank you.
Hi,I have a job offer in Thailand,what do I need to obtain a B visa to enter.
The local Uk embassy not taking calls and not answering my message.
Dear Edward,
Good day.
Aside from the job offer letter and sponsorship letter, please ask your Thai employer to obtain the WP3 from Thailand Labour Office and send it to you for the application.
1. Business license of the inviting company in Thailand with the company’s stamp and authorised person’s signature (issued by the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand)
2. Company profile or details of business operations
3. Letter confirming employment details from an employer in Thailand signed by authorised person
4. Copy of ID card or passport of the signer (authorised person who signed the employment letter)
5. WP3 (an approval letter from the Ministry of Labour of Thailand)
Thank you
Hi again Rex, I’m now ready to apply for my O visa and am now making my ASQ reservation.,die to arrive on 22 November. How long must the Covid-19 insurance be valid? Is it just for the 90 duration of the visa, or, would it have to go beyond that when I eventually apply for my extension? Also do you know what documents the Thai Embassy in DC will need in both printed and digital form, and which ones will only need to be uploaded? Big thanks again, Scotty
Dear Scotty,
The requirement is minimum 90 days with start date of the insurance the same as your arrival date into Thailand. The application online is digital files and printed copies will be required when you send your passport.
Please let us know if you wish for us to assist you. You can contact us through this page: https://www.siam-legal.com/contactus.php
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I am currently in Chengdu of Sichuan province, China. I hold singapore passport & APEC card. My fiancee holds Myanmar passport, hold Thai work permit & is currently in Bangkok. We plan to register marriage in May, but due to lock-down, I am unable to enter Thailand nor register our marriage anywhere.
I am in the midst of registering new company with Thai partners. Not long ago, I saw somewhere that Thai Gov is considering allowing APEC card holders to enter Thailand.
With APEC card, do I need to apply for visa to enter Thailand? When the new company registration is done, can the company apply for Work Permit for me?
Thanks
Dear Chen,
Yes, if the company is set up, this company can sponsor your Non B visa application and COE application.
If you opt to use the APEC card, unfortunately you cannot get a work permit with it. You need to change your APEC entry stamp into Non Immigrant B visa inside Thailand and apply for Work Permit.
Thank you.
HI I’m from India I booked my travel ticket to Thailand from India 1 nov 2020 and return ticket for 6 nov 2020 can you please guide me with visa and all other process I did a mistake I booked my flights and now I know that I can’t travel can you please help me with this.
Dear Aniket,
Good day. We regret to inform you that we cannot advise you about the visa application and COE application in India. Kindly contact directly the Thai Embassy in Delhi.
Thank you.
Dear Sir/Madam,
May i know whether Japanese can transit in Bangkok? main destination will be Japan.
Any restriction/requirement to adhere? Covid 19 test etc,
Looking forward for your reply.
Thank you & best regards
Liza
Dear Liza,
Good day.
Yes, you may transit through Bangkok. Please check with your airline if you need to have COVID 19 test or travel insurance before departure.
Thank you.
Hi,
I am from Latvia and I need to visit Bangkok for business purposes in approximately two weeks time. What are the options and requirements for visa and travel and where can I obtain the permits? Please let me know. Thanks in advance!
Also, would I have to stay in alternative state quarantine (ASQ) for the 14 days after arrival and/if there are any other requirements like Covid test taken before the travel etc to be taken into account?
Dear Jurgis,
Yes, there are other requirements such as COVID test and Travel insurance. Please call the nearest Thai Embassy in your region for more information.
Thank you.
Dear Jurgis,
Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, we do not have the information for visa issuance in the country of Latvia.
Have a good day.
my wife and child live in Thailand in Phechabun is there any way i can get a visa to visit them
Dear Andrew,
Good day.
You are qualified to obtain a Non Immigrant O visa and Certificate of Entry to Thailand. We have sent you an email for the visa options for you.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
Good day..
Rex my friend ask in nepal thai embassy regarding STV visa they replied still not got any information regarding this . Can you help me out now what to do please..
Dear Rohit,
Good day.
The Thai Special Tourist Visa or STV is not available in Nepal. I recommend for you to keep checking with the Thai Embassy Kathmandu for updates.
Thank you.
Hi there,
I am a travel agent and am trying to book a client to travel from N.Z to Germany via Bangkok and am just wondering if he will be allowed to transit? He is travelling on a German passport and will be in transit for just over 3 hours.
He will arrive on a Thai Airways flight and will depart on a Lufthansa flight. The two flights will be on a connecting ticket.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dear Melissa,Good day.
Yes, it is possible to transit through Bangkok. Please check with your airline if you need to have COVID 19 test or travel insurance before departure.
Thank you.
Hello! My sister is a Thai national in Canada (she also has Canadian citizenship) and is planning on returning to Thailand next month. She is not booking a repatriation flight, but is buying her own ticket. Are Thai nationals required to quarantine when they arrive in Thailand? Based on the info on this page, I think they do not. There isn’t much info available online for Thai nationals wishing to return to Thailand. Thank you!
Dear Ben,
Good day.
Thai nationals are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine. They can choose the state quarantine which is free or they can choose the ASQ hotel which they have to pay on their own.
Thank you.
Im planning on traveling for business to Phuket on my APEC business card in November, Will I have to quarantine on arrival? Thanks
Dear Will,
Good day.
Thank you for your message. Regarding your inquiry, APEC Card Holders are permitted to enter Thailand during this global pandemic. Just like other Thai visa holders, you need to do the following:
1. Obtain COE from Thai Embassy.
2. Obtain Fit to Fly certificate and COVID-19 PCR test
3. COVID-19 Health Insurance
4. Book a repatriation or chartered flight
5. Book an ASQ Hotel: See the list here https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/alternative-state-quarantine-asq-in-thailand.php
6. Mandatory Quarantine for 14 days
Thank you.
I own a Condo in Pattaya
my condo fees
electric bills
water bills
taxes are all over due
any sign of New Hampshire USA American being allow to visit there condo for 90 days in the near future
Dear Mark,
Good day.
Please take a look at this page for more information about the possible visas that would allow you to enter Thailand:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/can-you-enter-thailand-now-during-the-covid-19-crisis.php
As an owner of a condominium you are qualified to apply for this visa:
https://thaiembdc.org/2020/09/12/typebspecial/
Thank you.
Hello,
could you help me please, im malaysia citizen, need to enter thailand bcoz business purpose but i dont have working permit, my situasion like below
Holders of non-immigrant B visa, who are businesspeople (without a work permit or WP3) and are willing to enter Thailand for business purposes.
which visa should i apply? kindly plaese advise
Dear Fiz,
Good day.
Thank you for your message. You may apply for the Non-Immigrant B visa for conducting business from the Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Please check this page: https://bit.ly/2Ipt0RK
You may also check this:
https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/document/VISA/4.1_B_Business.pdf
Have a good day.
Rex, You’re answering all questions except mine. We’re unable to get opening date of Chennai (City in India) embassy for applying Non-B employment visa. Appreciate your valuable input please.
Dear Karthik,
The information that you require cannot be answered by us. We are not the Thai Consulate in Chennai. India has high infection rate, I am not sure if the Thai consulate in Chennai will open or not for visa applications. All I know is that There still many Thais who are returning from India to Thailand.
Again, we recommend that you call Thai Embassy in Chennai.
Thank you.
I am an American living in Thailand with my American husband and younger daughter. We did not leave Thailand during the Covid closures. We have remained here under our current and valid Non-O visa. We have another daughter attending university in the States but she was unable to come home to Thailand during the summer because of Covid and now we have been apart for too long. We would really like for our daughter to come home. Can she travel to Thailand as our child on our visa? She is still our dependent and is 19 years old.
Dear Julie,
Good day.
May I confirm that your visas, Non Immigrant O visa are based on your child studying in Thailand or do you have working visa? If you’re working now in Thailand, your daughter in the USA may apply for the Non Immigrant O dependant visa.
Thank you.
Hello. Could you help me please. I am a citizen of Russia. I have approved documents from MOPH to enter Thailand by medical visa. Can I apply for COE and visa in Thai embassy located in Turkey?
Dear Olisiia,
Good day.
Yes, you can apply for the medical visa and COE at the Thai embassy in your current location. We recommend that you contact the Thai Embassy in Ankara for more information.
Thank you.
I have a marriage visa and wife and children in Thailand.
I cannot contact the Thai Consulate in London so far, as they have not answered the phone.
Is there a direct email I can use. I have the correct visa but need to apply for the COE but cannot find where to apply.
Thank you
Dear John,
Good day.
If you already have a non immigrant O visa that is still valid to enter Thailand, you can apply for the COE now. You can sign up using this page:
https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/
Thank you.
Hi can I now when will I receive my COE from embassy. On 7th October I’ve applied for COE submitted all doc’s. to Thai Consulate in Mumbai. I want to know the status of my COE.
Dear Abhinav,
Please email the consulate at [email protected]
Thank you and have a good day.
Hi there,
I am a Thai national returning to Thailand from the UK next week. It is unclear to me if I have to provide both a fit to fly letter and covid-19 test results. Does the fit to fly letter have to clearly state I don’t have any symptoms etc? Surely I need to do a test in order to obtain a fit to fly letter?
Dear Kaleigh,
In the US, Fit-to-Fly certificate does not require a COVID-19 test for a Thai national. I am not sure about the UK. Please contact the Thai Embassy in London for more information.
Thank you.
I hold a New Zealand Passport and an APEC Business Card and am currently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Do you know if it is possible to travel by land and cross the border into Thailand instead of flying? My destination is Phuket, so the intention would be to carry on to Phuket and do any required quarantine there – is that something can be booked online?
Dear Regan,
Good day.
Unfortunately it is not possible to travel by land. It is possible to travel by air and in special circumstance, it is possible to travel by a private yacht.
Thank you.
I have tried to email and telephone the Thai embassy in London but am getting no response.
My father is a bristish resident and needs to travel to Thailand to see his daughter who is a Thai citizen.
We are looking for clear guidance on what we need to do please. Many thanks
Dear Jill,
Good day.
I can summarise the process in 4 steps:
1. Apply for the Non Immigrant O visa through: https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/Family
2. You will be given an appointment to drop the passport to the Thai embassy.
3.After receiving the visa, you can sign up for the COE here: https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/regis/step?language=en
4. After you have been approved, you will upload the ASQ booking and Flight Booking
5. The COE will be sent to your email.
Should you require any assistance, please contact us here:
https://www.siam-legal.com/contactus.php
Thank you.