Required Documents for Travel to Thailand
Please have the following documents ready.
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- Buy Thailand Travel Insurance
- Flight Itinerary
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Vaccination record (if vaccinated)
- COVID-19 test result (if unvaccinated)
Incorrect documents will delay the entry screening to Thailand.
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Thailand Travel Restrictions 2022
(Updated May 25, 2022)
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TODAY’S UPDATE:
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- Thailand reopens the country without quarantine to fully vaccinated travelers from any countries and territories under the Test and Go program.
- Fully Vaccinated Thai and foreign travelers from non-listed countries may still enter Thailand without quarantine through the Phuket Sandbox Program, Samui Sandbox, Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai Sandbox starting November 1, 2021.
- The Thai government has restored the mandatory quarantine of 10 days for unvaccinated Thai and foreign travelers.
- Thailand Pass is required for Thai and foreigners to enter Thailand including those nationalities under the Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival list.
- The Test and Go Hotel, AQ Hotel, SHA+ Hotel reservation, and COVID-19 Insurance with a minimum coverage of $20,000 are still required for foreigners entering Thailand.
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- The Thai Embassies and Consulates are now issuing 60-day tourist visa and special tourist visa (STV) and Thailand Pass to enter Thailand.
- Thailand allows semi-commercial flights to travel to Thailand.
- The foreigners to be allowed to enter Thailand will comprise of diplomats and foreign workers including their families, business representatives, and experts invited by the government, permanent residents, foreigners with Thai families, students and their guardians, medical tourists and their attendants, business visa holders, Thai Elite Visa holders, APEC Cardholders, special tourist visa (STV) and tourist visa (TRV) holders, non-immigrant O retirement visa, non-immigrant OA and OX holders and migrant workers with official documents. Foreigners must get in touch with the local Thai Embassy in their current location to apply for a Thailand Pass and for more information.
- From now until September 30, 2022 Thailand will allow long stay foreign tourists under the Special Tourist Visa (STV) Program. This long-stay visa is open to foreign nationals traveling to Thailand with the intention to stay long-term as tourists to boost the tourism industry. Those who are qualified must get in touch with the local Tourism Authority of Thailand Office or Thai Embassy in their current location for more information.
- Frequently Asked Questions below.
Top 20 Questions on Thailand Pass
I am an expat leaving Thailand for a short time and returning. Do I have to apply for Thailand Pass and Test & Go?
Yes. At this time, all people entering Thailand must apply for a Thailand Pass and follow Test & Go requirements if they are fully vaccinated. This includes having the required entry requirements such as insurance, SHA+ hotel booking, RT-PCR test, and Thailand Pass approval.
I am an expat returning to Thailand. Can I quarantine at home instead of a hotel?
No. No matter what visa you hold in Thailand, you must follow the Test & Go entry requirements. You must spend 1 night in a SHA+ quarantine hotel while waiting for your RT-PCR test result.
Have the April 1 changes to pre-departure RT-PCR testing come into effect?
Yes. Pre-departure RT-PCR tests are no longer required when entering Thailand.
Has the April 1 change come into effect for the Sandbox scheme?
Yes. The Sandbox scheme now requires only 5 nights of quarantine in the Sandbox designated area. Visitors must now do 1 x RT-PCR test and 1 x ATK test on day 5 instead of 2 x RT-PCR tests. The Test & Go program is a better option for those who are fully vaccinated.
Have the April 1 changes come into effect for the un-vaccinated Alternate Quarantine scheme?
Yes. The Alternate Quarantine timeframe has been reduced from 10 nights to 5 nights. You still need to have 2 x RT-PCR tests during this time. The tests will be taken on Day 1 and on Day 4 or 5.
I booked a 10-day Alternate Quarantine package but I am arriving after April 1. What should I do with the new changes?
You may contact your hotel. If you have not arrived in Thailand before April 1, you are eligible for the updated 5-day Alternate Quarantine scheme. Your hotel will advise what options are available to you.
Do I need to print my Thailand Pass documents for when I arrive at Passport Control in Thailand?
Yes. It is the best practice as you will present these documents to Immigration and Health Officers at the airport Passport and Health Control.
If you only have digital copies and something happens to your electronic device, you will not be allowed to enter the country.
How do I present my Thailand Pass QR code if my mobile phone is not working?
You should print a hard copy of your Thailand Pass QR code. If your mobile device does not work in Thailand, you can still present the QR code to Immigration and Health Officers at the airport Passport and Health Control.
Can I upload my Thailand Pass QR code to the MorChana App before I arrive in Thailand?
No. You can download the MorChana App before arriving in Thailand, but it will not allow uploads until you arrive in the country. You may ask your SHA+ hotel staff to assist you on how to navigate the app.
If I land in Phuket with the correct insurance, my SHA+ hotel, airport transfer, and separate RT-PCR tests booked, can I apply for Test & Go?
Yes. The above requirements are required to apply for Test & Go and Thailand Pass. You will also need to be vaccinated to apply for Test & Go.
Have the April 1 changes affected domestic flights in Thailand?
No. When landing in Thailand, domestic flights on arrival must still be approved “sealed” flights. Please check with Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways for the new list of sealed flights to Phuket and Samui.
Can I do my Test & Go quarantine in Pattaya?
Yes. If you land in Bangkok you can organize Test & Go quarantine in Pattaya. Your SHA+ hotel must provide transport from Bangkok airport to the hotel.
If your flight lands directly at Pattaya airport you will do your RT-PCR test at the airport and then be transported to your hotel.
Are international flights landing in Pattaya?
There are flights now landing directly at Pattaya U-tapao International Airport. Check with your airline provider for available direct flights.
Can I take a domestic flight from Bangkok to Pattaya for Test & Go quarantine?
Only if the flight is an approved “sealed” flight. This should be booked as part of your international flight itinerary.
If you book separate domestic flights, you are required to quarantine for 1 night in Bangkok before traveling to Pattaya.
What SHA+/AQ hotels are available in Pattaya?
You can find the latest information for SHA+/AQ hotels in Pattaya at Agoda.
Why is my US credit card being rejected when trying to book my RT-PCR test?
There is an issue with www.thailandpsas.com approving transactions with American credit cards. You can contact your hotel and they will organize the RT-PCR test booking for you.
I am trying to book hotel transport in Phuket with an American credit card and it is rejected. What can I do?
Transport from the airport to your hotel should be included in your SHA+ quarantine package. If there is an issue booking your hotel with an American credit card, try a different card or purchase through PayPal.
My hotel in Phuket does not offer transport from the hotel. What should I do?
Any SHA+/AQ hotel should include transport from the airport to their hotel. If they do not offer this service, it is best to look at different hotels because you cannot organize private transport.
Where can I see if hotel transfer is included in Phuket when looking at Agoda?
Many Phuket hotels do not list Airport Transfer on their front page. Click into the hotel and look at the bottom left corner of the details page. Airport transfer will be listed here under services offered.
How do I book a private transfer from the airport to a hotel in Phuket?
You cannot. Transfer from Phuket airport to your hotel must be provided by the hotel so it meets all Covid safety measures.
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COVID-19 Thailand Visa Amnesty/Extension
What is a visa amnesty or COVID extension?
It is the visa relief or 60-day visa extension for all foreign nationals staying in Thailand affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Foreigners can apply for a COVID extension at any immigration office until March 25, 2022.
Who are covered by the visa amnesty or COVID extension?
All foreign nationals who are legally staying in Thailand whether you are here on visa exemption entry stamps and tourist visas. The holders of non-immigrant visas, or yearly extension of stays are not eligible for the COVID extension.
What are the current implementing rules regarding the visa amnesty or COVID extension?
- Visas or permits to stay that are still valid and updated by the local Thai immigration office.
- Foreigners holding a long-term visa such as a working visa, marriage visa, or retirement are required to apply for their yearly extension at the Thai immigration office as usual.
- Foreigners do not need any embassy letter to be granted the automatic visa extension due to COVID-19.
Is the COVID-19 visa extension free of charge?
The COVID-19 extension of the visa costs 1,900 Thai baht.
Will the visa amnesty be extended?
The validity of the visa amnesty is until March 25, 2022 only. There is no indication that this visa amnesty or grace period will be extended.
What will happen when the visa amnesty is lifted or not extended anymore?
When the situation is resolved and returns to normal, foreigners must leave Thailand on or before the permit to stay date in their passports or they must apply for the proper another type of visa at the immigration office.
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90-Day Reporting
If you are a foreigner staying in Thailand for a period longer than 90 consecutive days holding a Non-Immigrant Visa or Extension of Stay, you are required by Thai Immigration to report your current address every 90 days. You may file for the TM47 notification in person, by mail, online, or by an agent. Please check this page: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/90-day-reporting-immigration.php
Consequences of Visa Overstay
During this COVID-19 crisis in Thailand, some foreign nationals may find themselves overstaying in Thailand, do so by mistake, by miscalculating the length of their stay, forgetting their visa expiration date, or by unforeseen cancellation of their flights due to travel restrictions. As a traveler, you should strongly avoid overstaying in Thailand, but if you do find yourself in Thailand on an expired visa it is very important that you act fast and in the right way. Please check this page to learn more of the consequences of overstaying in Thailand: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/overstay-visa-thailand.php
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Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival
Foreigners under the Visa Exemption program and the Visa on Arrival programs may now travel to Thailand. Foreigners under the Visa Exemption may enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days and travelers under the Visa on Arrival program may stay in Thailand for up to 15 days. Travelers under the Visa Exemption and the Visa on Arrival must apply for Thailand Pass before traveling to Thailand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To extend a tourist visa, do I need to visit the Thai immigration office in person? I do not want to go to crowded areas at risk of COVID-19 infection.
Yes, there have been no changes regarding the visa extension application whether it is your first time to extend or the second time to extend. The application is still done in person. Thai immigration offices are practicing different measures such as social distancing and disinfecting the area to make sure that the applicants are not at risk of contracting the COVID-19. You might want to see if your local Thai immigration is open on Saturdays. That is a less crowded day of the week to visit the immigration office.
I have tried online reporting and reporting through a mobile app, both attempts failed. What are my other options?
If the online and mobile app reporting does not work, you need to do the reporting by yourself or you can ask a visa agent or third party to do the 90-day address reporting. You need to provide a power of attorney and the 90-day reporting documents such as the original and copy of the passport. There is no immigration fee for address reporting.
Is it required by law to wear a face mask?
The emergency decree issued by the Thai Government that came into effect recommends everyone wear a face mask when they are outside of their residence. However, some provinces such as Phuket have their own rule and you will be subject to a penalty. In Bangkok, commuters are required to wear a face mask when using public transportation and while in public places.
Should I carry my passport at all times?
Yes. If you are a foreigner and you will be out of your residence or hotel, you need to carry your passport especially right now that there are random checks to check the visa validity. It is also good to know that there are banks that would not allow you to enter the premises if you have traveled recently abroad, so it is best to have your passport with you at all times.
I am aware of the entry requirements for foreigners entering Thailand, is there special consideration for those traveling with my Thai family or visiting my Thai family?
At the moment, you can enter Thailand. You just have to make sure that you have obtained a Thailand Pass, purchased COVID-19 Insurance, had a COVID-19 test and you will undergo a mandatory Test and Go or ASQ quarantine.
I have a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit expiring on April 24, due to my country’s travel restriction I cannot return to Thailand to renew it. What are my options?
If your country does not allow you to travel to Thailand or if your country of departure is under the travel ban, I regret to inform you that there is nothing you are able to do. It is not possible to renew it while you are outside Thailand and it is also not possible to renew it at the Thai embassy in your country. Should your visa and work permit expire while you are outside Thailand, you need to apply for a new non-immigrant B visa for you to enter Thailand and after you have entered Thailand, you can apply for a new work permit.
When do I need the embassy letter for the COVID-19 visa extension?
As of writing, the embassy letter is no longer required by the immigration office to receive the 60-day COVID-19 extensions.
I am looking for flights from Laos to Europe and this requires me to transit in Thailand. Do I need a Health Certificate when transiting? There are multiple different articles including the one on Thai Airways stating that a Health Certificate is required for transiting passengers.
As of writing, international passengers including transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate and negative COVID test result. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
I am a US citizen traveling from the US to Thailand via Hong Kong, am I subject to mandatory quarantine?
No, the mandatory quarantine is not required for any foreigner and Thai travelers entering Thailand via Hong Kong if you are fully vaccinated. You may apply for Thailand Pass under the Test and Go program. The mandatory 10-day quarantine is only required for unvaccinated travelers from any country.
I’m a French national. I have 60 days tourist visa, which is ending soon, but due to COVID-19, I am kind of reluctant to travel back to France. Is there any way that I can extend my visa for another 30 days?
Yes, any nationality holding a 60-day tourist visa entry stamp can extend for 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport-size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel, and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
I am British and I entered Thailand on holiday on March 3 and am scheduled to leave on April 1. If my flight is canceled due to COVID-19, I may be forced to overstay my 30 days permit to stay until I have a rescheduled flight. Is this ok? If not, what should I do?
You are able to extend this 30-day visa exemption stamp for another 30 days at the local Thai immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport-size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel, and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
I am an American and I have a 30-day visa exemption that I extended for an extra 30 days. My current extension will expire on April 1, 2021. What are my options to stay in Thailand due to the travel restriction in other countries?
You have two options: 1.) You can extend your current extension for 30 days at your local immigration office. 2.) You can request a COVID-19 extension and you will be given a 60 days extension at your local Thai immigration office.
I have a non-immigrant O visa for having a Thai wife. It is a single entry visa. My 90-day entry stamp will expire in April and the money in my account has not seasoned yet for 2 months. What can I do?
Since you are legally married to a Thai national, you can apply for a 60-day extension for having a Thai wife. This extension will give you enough time for your funds to season for 2 months. After your funds have seasoned for 2 months, you may apply for a 1-year extension or marriage visa.
My work permit and my visa will expire by the end of the month. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, I am not able to return to my country. What are my options?
Since your visa and your work permit will expire, your only option for an extension of your stay in Thailand is to file for the 60-day COVID extension. You may apply for this extension on the last day of your permit to stay.
I am flying from the USA to Thailand via Hong Kong. Do I still need to present a health certificate and travel insurance?
At the moment, passengers entering Thailand need to obtain the Thailand Pass, purchase a COVID-19 insurance, book Test and Go Hotel for 1 night, or an ASQ Hotel for the 10-day quarantine (if not vaccinated), and obtain a COVID-19 medical certificate.
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Can anyone advise what to do regarding my Non-B visa? My Non-B expired on 4th March. I have to pay a fine of 500 baht per day for overstay. The borders around Thailand are closed for me to renew it. I have requested a 30-day extension but was refused. They need my new contract for the new year. This is costing me an arm and a leg. What are my solutions?
The best solution for this is to avoid overstaying so that you will not get in trouble in the future. If you do not have a new contract from the school it is imperative for you to return to your home country until you have a new contract and apply for a new visa from the Thai embassy there. Once you have secured a new non-immigrant B visa, you may return to Thailand together with a copy of the health certificate and health insurance. Another option is to request a COVID extension while you are preparing the documents for your non-immigrant B visa. Some immigration offices are now issuing non-immigrant B visas.
I am a U.S. citizen. I arrived in Bangkok last March 9. My flight to Manila has been canceled on April 8. I am in Pattaya. Do I need a US embassy letter to extend my 45-day Travel Visa? Or can I just go to the Thai Immigration office in Pattaya to get an extension due to COVID-19?
No, you do not need an embassy letter at this time. Your current 45-day visa exemption stamp can be extended for an additional 30 days. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
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I am looking for flights from Laos to Europe and this requires me to transit in Thailand. There are multiple different articles including the one on Thai Airways stating that a Health Certificate is required for transiting passengers.
Could you please advise what the newest update is on transiting passengers?
Yes, incoming and transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. You may use this template for the health certificate: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline directly.
If I am only a transit passage (from Sweden to Hong Kong, transit in Bangkok) on 24/3, do I need travel insurance as mentioned and a medical certificate? Thanks.
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. It is best to contact your airline directly.
Hi, I am just wondering whether the USD100k insurance coverage is correct? Should it be THB100k instead? USD 100k (around THB3 million) is just too much (especially for tourists).
Yes, it is correct. That health insurance has been set to discourage unnecessary or non-essential travels to Thailand.
We are in a pandemic situation, so health insurers won’t underwrite a policy. If you’re only in the transit situation for a few hours, then there won’t be any risk to you or others. Once you’ve been checked by a doctor, and the health check rules out any possibility of infection, then it a mere formality to board one’s flight.
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present the COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
I am an American teacher teaching at an international school in Beijing, China. We came to Thailand for the Chinese New Year holiday and have remained here because of Covid-19 in China. We have extended our visa once and if we go back to China we are subject to a lengthy and expensive quarantine process (14 days at a hotel at our expense) and all the schools are still closed. It seems that the prudent thing would be to stay here in Thailand and await word. What can we do about our visas?
If you have exhausted all possible options for extensions, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
Hi, I’m planning to fly to Hong-Kong next week by Thai Airways which requires a stopover of 5 hours in Suvarnabhumi airport in Thailand. Do I need to provide the health certificate and the insurance?
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
I’m a UK citizen living in the UAE. I will fly to Laos and travel to Bangkok via land. Do I still need a health certificate and insurance to enter the country?
Right now, health insurance and medical certificate are required by the airlines. The Laos-Thailand border is closed at this time and if the borders are open, there have been reports that these borders are also requiring medical certificate and health insurance.
I am holding a Hong Kong SAR passport and entitled the rights to stay for 30 days in Thailand given the tourist visa. I entered Thailand on Feb 12. I just applied for the extension of the visa for another 30 days on Mar 6. The Immigration Bureau put a stamp on my passport saying my application is under consideration and I have to contact the Bureau again in person on Apr 3. What shall I bring to the Bureau on Apr 3 and what day could I stay until in Thailand? Could I get a letter from the Chinese Embassy and extend it for another 30 days again? Many thanks for your replies in advance.
Yes, if you can provide a letter from your embassy in Thailand, the immigration may be able to grant you 7, 15 or 30 days extension.
Do they have to show a health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage in Thailand, If the Myanmar citizen is? Because there is no insurance system in Myanmar just like this.
Yes, incoming passengers including transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate and health insurance. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
May i know what kind of Health Insurance need to buy and where to buy from?
Right now medical certificate and insurance are not required because no one is allowed to enter Thailand from abroad.
My family and I have 90-day Non-Immigrant O visas which we obtained for medical reasons. We arrived on March 1 and our baby was born a few weeks later. We live in Nepal but the flights into the country have all been canceled and we believe the country will probably not be safe to return to when our 90 days expires. We have UK and US passports but we have not lived in those countries for many years and do not have jobs or accommodations there. Can this type of visa be extended for a few months?
Your 90-day entry stamps can be extended for 7 days only. If 7 days is not enough, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
I am a Thai citizen currently in London, UK. I want to fly to Thailand but the NHS, Public Health England and private doctors here are not able to do Covid19 tests for me unless I show Covid19 symptoms and sick enough to not be able to perform daily activities. Can you advise where I can get the covid19 test? Additionally, will the Thai Embassy in London be open this week for me to visit to obtain the letter certifying my citizenship?
Yes, please direct your inquiry to the Thai Embassy in London to obtain a Fit-to-Travel document and a certified letter.
Do I need a health certificate to leave Thailand?
If you are a UK passport holder or traveler from the UK and you have stayed in Thailand for more than 14 days without COVID-19 symptoms, a medical screening to exit Thailand is not required.
Hello, I am American from the USA and have been living in Thailand for three years and my 30-day tourist visa runs out on April 5th. I have already gotten an extension of 30 days. I am waiting for my non-immigrant visa paperwork from my school where I work so I can go to Laos to process it. If my paperwork does not get here by April 5th what should I do and what do I need to have to go to Laos and get back into Thailand now that all this craziness is going on? A medical certificate, insurance? Do I need a visa from Laos to get into Laos? and the same to get back into Thailand?
If you have exhausted all the possible options for extensions, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. Your embassy will request the Thai immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
As of 22 March 2020, are medical documents required for transit through Bangkok of less than three hours? I will not need to pass through passport control. Thanks.
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
I want to come to Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am currently at Yangon, Myanmar. I have a valid Health Certificate. Do I need Health Insurance for transiting in Bangkok? My transit period will be almost 13 hours at Thai Airways.
Yes, according to Thai Airways, incoming passengers including transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate and health insurance. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
Do I need a certificate if I currently stay in Thailand and want to leave via airplane?
If you are a German passport holder and you have stayed in Thailand for more than 14 days and you do not show any of the COVID-19 symptoms, you do not need a medical certificate to exit Thailand.
I am traveling from Sweden to Hong Kong and transit in Bangkok, do I need the medical certificate and the travel insurance coverage to COVID-19 as well? I will be travel on 24/3.
Transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. It is best to contact your airline.
I was just denied boarding to Bangkok from Bali with just a health certificate. The wording is very important to include a lab result test for COVID-19.
In order for you to enter Thailand, you need the following: Present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage in Thailand.
Hi. I am from Argentina and my 90 days visa is going to expire on the 1st of April. Can I extend it for 30 days?
Since you are in Thailand under the bilateral agreement between Argentina and Thailand, you are only eligible to obtain 7-day extension. If it is not enough, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
I am a European citizen on a Non-O visa for the purpose of visiting my wife; I know that I can extend my visa for 60 days, but I have to do a 90-day visa run by April the 9th. When I extend do I still have to to the visa run? If yes where? and how if there is a shutdown?
If you get the extension before April 9th, there is no need for you to do a border run. You can stay in Thailand until the expiry date of the 60-day extension. For the 60-day extension, please visit the immigration office in the city or province where you and your wife are residing.
Surely the gov will help all those that are stuck in Thailand and can’t go home and not make money out of this terrible situation? My goddaughter is stuck out there and can’t afford the increase in flight prices to go back to South Africa.
What help can she get?
It is best for you to contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide assistance to their citizens and provide the letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
I am an Italian citizen. My flight back to Rome via Dubai has been canceled. The company (Emirates) states they will not fly to Italy till 20 May. I could easily stay in Thailand because my parents and my brother live here for many years, expect my tourist visa extension is expiring on the 25th of April. Is there any possibility to get a further extension? Thanks
Please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days. Based on reports, the Italian embassy can provide you the said letter.
Hi, I will fly from Istanbul to Shanghai through Bangkok but our flight is not transit I need to get my luggage at Bangkok airport and check-in again for Shanghai flight. do I need to get a health certificate and insurance for 5 hours layover? Thanks
Yes, incoming passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate and health insurance. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
Hello, Currently I am working in Thailand (EU Passport holder with NON-B visa valid until 20 of April 2020, and work permit Valid until Feb 2021). What are the options for me to extend my Visa when it will expire? Would be possible to extend it inside the country, if borders will be still closed and what documents are required for it?. Thanks a lot for the reply!
Yes, it is possible for you to extend your Non-immigrant B visa inside Thailand, at your local immigration office. You need to check with your employer to know if the company is eligible to get the extension.
Hello, I am a Ukrainian tourist in Bangkok. I have a 60-day visa which I extended for 30 days. It expires on April 12. I was going to leave Thailand at the end of March/early April, but flights are canceled, transits closed, or some flights are super expensive I can’t afford. Will I be able to get one more 30 days extension with my embassy letter?
If you have exhausted all possible options for extensions, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
how much is the 90-day extension for exempted countries? do we need any additional documents?
The extension fee is 1,900 baht for all types of extension.
Hello, my husband (US citizen) went to Savannakhet last week and will be able to leave Mon afternoon, but heard that the border are now all closed – is there any way he can come back to Bangkok?
If the border is now closed, he can travel back to Thailand by air. Please know that incoming passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate and health insurance. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline directly.
Do we need the insurance form and a negative laboratory test of covid19 to transit in Bangkok? I noticed the restrictions changed today so I need to be sure.
Transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. It is best to contact your airline directly.
New, stringent regulations have been put in place Sun Mar 22. I am trying to fly April 1 trip from India to China (my home), transiting BKK for 3 hrs. Do the new stringent measures apply to transit passengers? Do you expect your reply will still be valid on April 1? Thank you so much for your efforts to help. I am stranded in India trying to get home.
Transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. It is best to contact your airline directly. At the moment, we can say that this requirement will be valid for the next 30 days unless the government will cancel it.
Many foreign friends keep asking me how long these travel restrictions will approximately last. They have important business trips to make concerning financial and banking and many government documents to complete including Tax, work permit and also Thai employee payment management. And where can I check for update information?
At the moment, we can say that this requirement and travel restriction will be valid for the next 30 days unless the government will change it. There are also talks that Thailand will propose a travel ban of inbound and outbound international flights, but it is not confirmed yet.
I am a Canadian citizen trying to get to Siem Reap, Cambodia from Kuala Lumpur. The only flights available connect through Bangkok. Will I need to provide a health certificate and health insurance even if I will only be in the airport waiting to connect for my next flight?
Transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. It is best to contact your airline directly.
I’m from the USA and have a flight to Thailand on April 9. To get tested for covid19, do I have to have symptoms or they won’t test?
The Ministry of Public Health has updated the medical certificate requirement. if you are unable to get a laboratory test for COVID-19, you can ask your doctor to confirm that you have no risk of being infected by COVID-19. Please use this form: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
I have to transfer flight to Bangkok tomorrow but how can I know if I have to pass through passport control and customs?
You need to check with your airline to know what is your arrangement whether you have to check-in for the second time or you are checked through. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline.
Hi, I hope you all are doing well. I was wondering for the health insurance required for foreign nationals, is it fine to have two policies, one covering 100,000USD and another covering the virus? Thank you and have a nice day.
In order for you to enter Thailand, you need the following: Present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory test result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage for COVID-19 expenses.
Please update your FAQs to include that the Medical Certificate is not needed for transiting passengers that don’t need to pass immigration. And please update the airlines about this, too. The announcement isn’t clear about transiting passengers.
Transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. It is best to contact your airline directly.
I have an airline ticket from USA (Dallas, Texas) to DOHA to BANGKOK departing 29 April returning 15 May. Do I need any documentation for my trip?
I ask because it is impossible to get a COVID-19 test if not sick so I will be unable to get a test showing I am negative. Please advise.
If you are unable to get a laboratory test for COVID-19, you can ask your doctor to confirm that you have no risk of being infected by COVID-19. Please use this form: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
In order for you to enter Thailand, you need the following: Present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory test result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage in Thailand.
Hi,
I am traveling from Samui, via BKK to the U.K. on 28th. Will I need a health certificate to board in Samui and transit through BKK?
Travelers who have stayed in Thailand for more than 14 days without COVID-19 symptoms are allowed to exit Thailand without a medical certificate. However, you must also check with the country of destination if they have additional requirements for your entry to that country.
My family is in a situation where they were traveling from Japan to Pakistan via Thailand (Bangkok) Thai airline on 21-03-2020. They were on board for the flight to Pakistan when their flight got canceled due to the travel restrictions imposed by Pakistan for the next 14 days. Under this situation, what should they do because right now they are stranded at the airport, neither the airline nor Pakistan embassy is responding to them? What should they do under this condition?
P.S: They have coronavirus -ve test certificates with them.
Even if they have a COVID-19 medical certificate but if they do not have a Thai visa, they cannot enter Thailand. They will be stuck at the airport until the available flight to Pakistan has been arranged.
I am a foreign national currently in Canada but I am a Thai resident. My family is living in Thailand for 10 years now because my father is working there, thus we are ex-pats. His company has medical insurance that covers me in Thailand for the virus, however, it does not meet the requirement of 100,000 USD. Can I still go home?
In order for you to enter Thailand, you need to present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage in Thailand.
Hi. I’m from Vietnam and I will be flying to Japan and transitting in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Is it necessary to bring the health certificate and insurance certificate along? The departure day is very near and I don’t think it is possible to obtain such documents in a short amount of time…
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. It is best to contact your airline directly.
We are travelers flying back home to Germany on 23 of March after two weeks traveling in Myanmar. We are transit passengers in Bangkok and wonder if we need the health certificate and how we can get it? Is the health certificate required for transit passengers in Bangkok?
Looking forward to your answer.
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel or you may opt to book a flight that will not transit through Thailand. For the latest update on other airlines, it is best to contact your airline directly.
I have lived in Thailand for 16 years with a Retired Visa and renewal every year. What does this mean for me? Thanks
If you are in Thailand right now with your current visa, this has no effect on you, unless you will be traveling in and out of the country.
I am a UK citizen but haven’t traveled through an ongoing transmission zone as I have been in Asia. If I have no symptoms, Will I still be required to self-monitor or quarantine when I get to Thailand? If so will I be able to leave early to catch a flight home to the UK?
Can we leave self-isolation early if we need to get another flight back to the UK? And shop for food? Thanks
Yes, every traveler coming to Thailand needs to self-monitor. It is not a mandatory quarantine. If you are still planning to enter Thailand, you need the following: a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage in Thailand. If you are already in Thailand and you wish to fly back to the UK, you are not required to show a medical certificate to leave Thailand even if your trip to Thailand is less than 14 days.
I have a multiple-entry, non-immigrant “O” visa based on marriage. My three months will finish on 4 April, and I was planning to do a visa run at Mae Sai, but I hear the border is closed to foreigners. In fact, it seems all borders are closed. What do you recommend I do? Just keep getting 7-day extensions till it opens?
You can get a temporary 60-day extension based on having a Thai wife. For the extension, you just have to submit proof of marriage, one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
Do the medical certificate and insurance measures apply transiting only in Bangkok?
Transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. It is best to contact your airline directly.
I have a tourist visa for 60 days and extended for 30 days. This visa will end at the end of April. I’m afraid in April everything will be more restricted to stay longer. So I want to go to a nearby country one day and go back into Thailand to get a 30-day stamp and extend 30 days to be able to stay longer. Do I still need a health certificate to go out for 1 day from Myanmar?
If you have exhausted all possible options for extensions and the borders are still closed, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
Good morning! I have a retirement visa in Thailand since June 2019. I have my residence in Pattaya. On March 8, I left Bangkok for Cali Colombia with a stopover in London. Now on the 24th, I return to Thailand with the same route. I have medical insurance and medical certificate health, but the Coronavirus Test is not done here but you have symptoms. How can I return to my house in Pattaya?
If you are affected by this travel requirement, you may opt to postpone your travel until the situation subsided. If you wish to push through your travel, it is best to contact your airline directly for the specific requirements.
My 30-day visitor visa will expire on April 10. I only need a 1-week extension, do I still need to pay for 1900 baht? Thanks
Yes, the immigration fee is 1,900 baht for all types of extension, whether 7, 15, 30 or 1-year extensions.
Hi, I am a French traveler currently in Cambodia. I have been in Asia (Vietnam and Cambodia) for more than 6 weeks now and I would like to go to Thailand before April 6 (end of my visa in Cambodia). Can I enter Thailand through the Poipet/Aranyaprathet checkpoint? If so, under which conditions?
Thank you very much in advance for your answer.
At the moment we do not have information on travelers entering Thailand by land. As French, you can get 30 days to permit to stay. It is not clear if you also need to show a medical certificate and insurance. You need to check if the border is open and it is very likely the same requirement will be imposed on land travelers.
I am an Indian citizen and have a non-B visa and currently, I am in India and would like to go back to Thailand in the first week of April. Is it still required the heath certificate and health insurance of 100,000 USD?
Does my govt health insurance from my company not valid?
In order for you to enter Thailand you need the following: present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 COVID-19 coverage in Thailand.
My boss is an American, and his work permit would be expired on April 20, 2020. As he cannot come back to Thailand for the work permit renewal, what are our options?
He needs to sign in many documents every month on behalf of the company but he should not sign it when the work permit is expired.
In order for your boss to enter Thailand, he needs the following: present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least 100,000 USD COVID-19 coverage in Thailand.
Hello, are there any exceptions for the 30 days tourist visa rules? We have planned to go to Malaysia before we go back to Thailand and then going home to Sweden, but now we canceled that. We may have 35 days in Thailand?
You are able to extend for another 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
I am arriving on 28th March to Bangkok, I have the insurance, however the only medical certificate I got from my doctor states that I have not got any symptoms, therefore do not require Covid 19 test and that I am unlikely to be carrying, or catch. NZ MOH specifies that the general public will not be tested unless they present with flu-like symptoms. We do not have these symptoms and have had all pre-trip vaccinations.
Will the doctor’s certificate without the Covid 19 physical test be enough for entry? It includes confirmation of temperature screening.
Please ask your doctor to use this form: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
I’m coming from JFK to Phuket transiting through Hong Kong, I purchased travel insurance worth 100,000USD with my flight. Do I still need to get medical insurance for myself? If so how do I know if its good for Thailand?
Yes, aside from health insurance, you must present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate. Or you can use this form: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
Can we fly back home to China from the UK via transit of about 4 hours at the airport without having a health certificate or other restrictions on April 7th?
Our luggage will directly send from the UK to China which means I do not need to check in the luggage again in Thailand Airport. So, can we fly back home to China from the UK via the airport without having a health certificate or other restrictions on April 7th? We will need to stay at the airport for about 5 hours.
I am afraid you will be required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. It is best to contact your airline directly.
Is there any particular hospital or clinic in France that I need to come to get the Health Certificate or I can choose any facility that is convenient for me?
There is no specific hospital that you need to get the health certificate from as long as it follows this template: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
Hi, due to COVID-19 I had to extend my tourist visa. The current extension is valid until the 18th of April by which I would love to
fly home (Slovakia). If the air travel freeze won’t allow it, what are my options?
If you have exhausted all the possible options for extensions, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flights have been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
Hello, I am flying tomorrow from Frankfurt to Shanghai over Bangkok. In Bangkok, I have to get my luggage and check-in again for my flight to Shanghai. Do I need a certificate for that as well? I couldn’t do the test, as I have no symptoms but got a doctor’s writing that I’m healthy and showing no symptoms. Would that be enough? Thank you!
Yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. Please ask your doctor to use this template: https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medical-Certificate-for-General-Passenger_1.pdf
I am a Russian citizen and got a stamp in my passport with an expiry date on April, 12th (arrived on March, 14). What are my options with extending stay?
You are able to extend for another 7 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht. If the 7-day extension is not enough, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
I had a 60 tourist visa which was issued 29th January and was intending to travel 26th March. The tourist visa limit that states I must enter Thailand within 3 months of issue. It cannot be met now due to restrictions on travel. Do I need to apply for a new visa and while I have to pay for the new visa, the non-use of my visa was due to circumstances beyond my control.
You must utilize the visa within 3 months after its issuance. If you cannot travel to Thailand within the given time, you must re-apply for a new visa from the Thai embassy or consulate. You will pay the same embassy fee.
Hello! I’m from Argentina. My visa (it is for 90 days) expires on the 31st of March. Is possible for Argentina citizens to make an extension? How can we do it? Where we have to do it? How much is the price? How many days is the extension?
Thank you!
You are able to extend for another 7 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht. If the 7-day extension is not enough, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days.
My Thai girlfriend is with me in Vietnam. Her 30-day visa runs out on April 6. Because of the shortages of testing available, it’s almost impossible for her to get tested without symptoms. How can she get back home under these restrictions?
Your Thai girlfriend must contact the Thai embassy in Hanoi or consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. They can assist her with this matter. They may be able to arrange or issue a letter for her in order for her to take her flight to Thailand.
Hi,
I will be transiting through Bangkok from Geneva to Australia for less than 2 hours on the 23rd of March. Will I still need to provide a health certificate from a doctor?
Many doctor’s offices are closed here and it is difficult to obtain this.
Thanks
If your airline is Thai Airways, yes, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. For the latest update, it is best to contact your airline directly.
Hi, we are from Sweden and plan to go to Langkawi from Koh Lipe 1/4 for a couple of days before we fly up to Bangkok 4/4. Is that possible?
It is not possible to travel from Thailand to Malaysia due to the closure of air, sea and land borders. In order for you to enter Thailand, you need the following: a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory test result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate and health insurance document that provides at least USD 100,000 coverage in Thailand.
I am a Hong Kong national. I want a 30-day visa extension and TM 6. I live in my friend’s home. I don’t have TM 30. Can I also go to immigration to get an extension VISA 30 days and pay 1900 +800 baht is ok? Can do?
Yes, that is correct. The immigration fee for the 30-day extension is 1,900 THB and the penalty for failure to submit TM30 is 800 THB.
Hi, the Russian government refuses to provide us letters for a visa extension. Is it possible to get an extension based on a flight cancellation e-mail from an airline company?
If your embassy refuses to issue the letter, you can ask for the 7-day extension. If you will show proof of flight cancellation, it is at the discretion of the immigration officers if they can issue an extension for more than 7 days.
Do US citizens now need tourist visas to enter Thailand? I am traveling out of Malaysia and the guy at the ticket counter said all VOA has been suspended. I’ve been trying to find up to date information, but the situation is so fluid I don’t know what to believe.
While it is correct that VOA has been canceled, the US Passport holder is under the Visa Exemption Scheme. The Visa Exemption for the USA has not been canceled, therefore you can still obtain a 30-day visa exemption stamp at the airport. Please know that incoming passengers including transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate and health insurance.
I have a German passport and will be flying from London to Krabi via Qatar on 21th March (Tomorrow). I will arrive in Krabi on the 22nd of March around 6 AM. Do I need a Health Certificate? Your page says that a health certificate needs to be presented at check-in (which is on the 21th) however I will land in Krabi on the 22th.
Will I still be allowed entry into the country without a health certificate? I’ve called my GP but it’s impossible to get a signed certificate at the moment. Thanks for your prompt response.
It is best to check with your airline to know at what time they will start asking for the certificate and insurance.
What if I’m in American, and I been in Bali, Indonesia for the last 30 days, and flying into Thailand on March 21st. Do I still have to get a medical Corona test from a doctor, and show proof of insurance?
The effectivity of the recent announcement (dated March 19th) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is on March 22, 2020, at midnight.
I have a Non-Immigrant multiple-entry married visa issued 23.7.2019. I usually fly to Australia every 3 months and was going to fly on the 18th of April returning on the 26th. All flights have been canceled. What should I do? Can I go to MaeSai to get 90 days extension?
You can go to your local immigration office with your Thai wife. You can request a temporary 60-day extension for having a Thai wife. You need to present proof of your marriage and pay 1900 THB.
I live in Thailand but working offshore outside Abu Dhabi, UAE (low risk). When I arrived in UAE on the 14th March I went through medical checks before I could enter the country. After that, according to company rules, I am now in quarantine for 14 days with daily temperature checks. When the quarantine is over I will spend 3 weeks isolated on a boat in the middle of the ocean, with daily checks by the onboard doctor. Information from CAAT says that I need a health certificate certifying that I pose no risk of being infected by the Coronavirus. This means that the doctor on board the boat could issue such a certificate. But on your web site, it states that I need to present a valid Health Certificate with a negative COVID-19 laboratory result issued within 72 hours of flight departure (applicable to all nationalities) upon check-in. The lab test and examination date must be clearly stated on the health certificate.
Which certificate do I need, the one that says I pose no risk of being infected or do I need a laboratory test?
The Ministry of Public Health has provided a template for the medical certificate. You may check the page: https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/file/g_form/general01.pdf
We are UK citizens and We have a multi-entry visa and our 60 days ends in 9 days. Are we able to extend our last 60 days at the immigration? We have been in Thailand since October 2019.
Yes, you are able to extend your 60-day entry stamp for another 30 days at your local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
I have a Non-immigrant multiple entry visa issued last 23-7-2019. I usually fly to Australia every month for medical treatment and was going to fly on the 18th of April returning on the 26th. All flights have been canceled. What should I do? Can I go to MaeSai to get 90 days?
As per your non-immigrant visa, you are only allowed to stay for 90 days per entry. If you need to exit and your flight to Australia has been canceled, you can extend your stay for 7 days at your local immigration office. You may also do a quick border run if the borders are still open.
Hi, I hope you’re all keeping well. I hold a 1-year non-b visa and currently, I’m located in India visiting my family. I am going to bring my family on non-o visa by the end of April. Do we have to provide health insurance? I’m asking this because as I’m an employee in Thailand already. Does the insurance part apply to me and my family as well? My next question is that COVID-19 is applicable regardless of anything correct?
All travelers to Thailand are required to provide a medical certificate and health insurance. This is effective starting March 22, 2020, until further notice. We can just hope that by the end of April it will not be required anymore.
Hi. We are Filipino Passport holders based in Australia. We arrived in Thailand last March 13. Our flight back to Australia was canceled on March 20. We cannot go to the Philippines as it is currently on lockdown. How do we get a visa extension? Thank you
You are able to extend for another 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
Thank you for posting of this information at such a worrying time.
Glad to help.
We stayed in New Zealand and Australia for the last 5 weeks. Can we fly back home to Germany from Australia via transit of 3 hours in Bangkok airport without having a health certificate or other restrictions?
Yes, if you are a transit passenger and you do not need to pass through passport control and customs, you will not be required to provide a health certificate and health insurance.
I am a US citizen who arrived in Thailand on Feb 29 and my visa exempt will be up Mar 29th. I had a flight to Cambodia but their travel restriction will not allow me in their country and I believe the flight has been canceled. My next best thing is to fly back to the United States on April 1 or 2nd. I will end up overstaying by 3-4 days. I understand there is a 500 baht fee per day I overstay. Given the circumstances, I just want to make sure I do things the right way. Should I bother to go to immigration to get a 1-week extension or just overstay for 3 days and pay the fee at the airport?
We do not suggest overstaying. You are able to extend for another 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
How can I get a Health Certificate to board an Emirates Flight from Manchester England to Bangkok? Where are these certificates issued in England?
You need to visit a doctor in Manchester and you can use this form: https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/file/g_form/general01.pdf
Hello, I am traveling from japan to Bangkok via Hong Kong. From Bangkok again I am traveling to Bhutan. It is all connecting flights. Should I need to show a health certificate?
Yes, if you are a transit passenger and you do not need to pass through passport control and customs, you are not required to provide a health certificate and health insurance.
Is this transit information still valid as of 22 March 2020? We do not require medical documents for transit which does not require passage through passport control? Thanks.
If your flight is with Thai Airways, transiting passengers are required to present a COVID-19 health certificate. For the latest update on another airline, it is best to contact your airline.
My work visa has expired on 4th March. I have to pay for overstay. Borders are closed to renew. Schools are closed to get a new contract. What can I do?
Overstaying is a violation. We recommend you to arrange a flight to your home country or contact your embassy in Bangkok to arrange transportation.
Hello, I’m in Australia and they have issued an alert DO NOT TRAVEL overseas. I am meant to come for a holiday to Thailand in May 2020. I want to know if they are going to close the borders? So many other countries are doing this I know some borders will be shut but I want to know about Phuket. As all the latest updates state that clubs, attractions, and other tourist things are closed or closing I don’t want to come if there are so many restrictions. Can someone help? I need to change my holiday and can only do so if you say you are closing all borders. I really would like to come was looking forward to it, but am concerned about my health. Thank you.
Right now, all travelers who wish to visit Thailand must be able to provide a medical certificate stating they are not COVID-19 positive and they have health insurance. If you are able to provide these, you are able to enter Thailand and you will be allowed to stay for 30 days under visa exemption.
In the UK, access to testing is very limited and they are currently not allowing any testing for people without symptoms. How are travelers supposed to get a health certificate in order to be able to provide this at the airport of origin?
The Thai government and the UK government are highly recommending to cancel or postpone unnecessary travel to Thailand. If the travel is of extreme urgency and importance, then travelers must secure a medical certificate confirming that they are not COVID-19 positive and also provide health insurance no matter what the cost is.
Hi! I am a U.S. citizen. I arrived in Bangkok on March 9. My flight to MNL has been canceled on April 8. I am in Pattaya. Do I need a Thai embassy letter to extend my 30-day Travel Visa? Or can I just go to the Thai Immigration office in Pattaya to get an extension due to Covid 19 virus? Thank you.
No, you do not need an embassy letter. Your current 30-day visa exemption stamp can be extended for an additional 30 days. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
Hi there, I’m a US citizen that hasn’t been in the US in the last 14 days and is traveling from Myanmar to Phuket. Do I need a health certificate?
I will be coming on Thursday 20, 2020
The notification issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand requiring travelers to present medical certificates will be effective on March 22 at midnight.
Can anyone advise what to do regarding the non-b visa? My non-b has expired on 4th March. I have to pay a fine of 500 baht per day overstay. The borders around Thailand are on closed in or for me to renew it. I have requested a 30-day extension but was refused. They need my new contract for the new year. At the moment schools are closed and even so it is a process to get all my documents. This is costing me an arm and a leg. Any solution would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
The best solution for this is to avoid overstaying so that you will not get in trouble in the future. If you do not have a new contract from the school it is imperative for you to return to your home country until you have a new contract and apply for a new visa from the Thai embassy there.
My daughter, Yada Chuengsatiansup, who is studying at UCSD, will fly back to Thailand on Mar 21 and arrive on Mar 22 at 11:35 PM. Per CAAT guideline, she must present Fit to fly health certificate and certifying letter from Royal Thai Embassy. May I ask how to request this certifying letter and how soon to receive it. Please note that she has entered the USA since Jan 05, 2020, and has not been traveling domestic or international.
Your Thai daughter may contact directly the Thai consulate in Chicago, New York or Los Angeles or the Thai embassy in Washington DC to obtain this document.
Hello, It’s been 6 months that I’m in New Zealand and I have a plane for going to Thailand soon. I was wondering, can I still apply for a tourist visa on arrival considering the current situation? Thanks
If your country is under a visa exemption, you can get a visa exemption stamp at the airport. If you do not qualify for a visa exemption, you are still able to apply for a Thai visa from the Thai embassy in your current location. Please note that all travelers are required to present a health certificate and insurance when entering Thailand.
I will travel in May from the USA via South Korea. Do I have to be in quarantine for 14 days in Thailand? I have to present a health certificate and insurance too? Can you please explain to me what I need to do. Thanks.
If your transit time in Korea is less than 12 hours, you do not need to do a mandatory quarantine. You are recommended to do “self-monitoring” and to avoid crowded areas. Please note that all travelers are required to present a health certificate and insurance when you enter Thailand.
Hello,
We are due to fly from Heathrow to Bangkok on Saturday 21st March, and on to Krabi Mon 23rd March. We are unsure of what to do. I have read I would need a health certificate? What if I cannot get one. Also is Krabi open along with normal excursions etc? I am in Bangkok from 28th March to 2nd April before flying back but think Golden Palace and markets, restaurants will be closed? My booking agent has said I should go on holiday.
Since you are flying from the UK to Thailand, you will still get a visa exemption stamp at the airport. You do not need to do a mandatory quarantine. You are recommended to do “self-monitoring” and to avoid crowded areas.
I am an Indian Passport holder and I have a transit time of 23 hours at Bangkok Airport. I am flying from New Zealand and going to India. Can I stay at Bangkok airport for 23 Hours? I don’t have any visa from Thailand.
Visa on Arrival for Indian has been canceled therefore you will be required to have a transit visa or tourist visa issued by the Thai embassy or consulate in New Zealand.
My sister who is currently studying in the UK who holds a Japanese wants to come back to Thailand as our whole family lives here but she will only be given a 30-day tourist visa. Is there a way to extend this for her to stay longer due to the situation of the COVID-19?
Your sister will be given a 30-day visa exemption at the airport. She is able to extend this 30-day visa exemption stamp for another 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
Hello,
I have an Italian passport and have been traveling through Vietnam/Thailand and Japan since January. My passport clearly states that I haven’t been in Italy for the last 3 months. I also have a health certificate stating that I don’t have the COVID-19 Virus. Can I still enter Thailand?
Italian passport holders will not be granted visa exemption. You are required to secure a Thai tourist visa from a Thai embassy or consulate in order to enter Thailand. Please note that all travelers are required to present a health certificate and insurance before you enter Thailand.
I’m an Italian citizen, owning an Italian passport but I’m a Czech resident, living in Prague.
I haven’t been to Italy since December 9th. From December 9th to December 15th I was in Bahrain.
From December 16th to January 15th I was in Phuket.
From January 16th to January 30th I was in Czech Republic, Prague.
From February 1st to February 23th I was in Costa Rica.
From February 24th till now I am in Czech, Prague.
I have a good insurance policy and good income but at the moment I’m not working coz the job is stuck for world crisis. Can I come to Phuket and spend some time and money there? What do I need to come there and stay there?
You will be required to obtain a proper visa from the Thai embassy in Prague before you can travel to Thailand. If the Thai embassy refused to provide this service, you may contact the Thai embassy in Rome if they can provide the service. If you are unable to secure a Thai visa from the embassy, it is recommended to postpone unnecessary travel to Thailand.
How does the health certificate have to look like? Or what has to be included?
The Thai authorities have uploaded the template of the health certificate. You may also contact your airline to provide you a copy of it.
I’m a US citizen currently in Bangkok. I received a 1-month visa-on-arrival stamp by land border crossing coming from Myanmar. After one month, I extended my visa at the Bangkok immigration office.
I had planned on staying longer and was to travel by land to the Myanmar border and immediately return (a “border run”), but I fear I will not be allowed back into Thailand.
Due to the inability to leave/return, would I be able to extend my visa a second time at the immigration office while still in Bangkok?
As of now, some of the land borders between Thailand and Myanmar are still open. Please note that Myanmar has suspended visa on arrival services, therefore you may not be able to enter Myanmar.
I am planning to visit Thailand on 20th March 2020 for a period of 10-12 days. Is it possible to get the tourist visa on arrival at Bangkok airport or can I apply for e-visa and get before traveling?
If your nationality is one of the countries on the visa exemption list, except for Italy, yes you are still able to obtain visa exemption at the airport.
I am a Hong Kong national. I will be on 28 March the last day in Thailand.
Can I directly go to the Thai embassy of immigration GOVERNMENT COMPLEX TO sign a 30-day visa exemption permit?
If you are staying in Bangkok, you can apply for the 30-day extension at the Immigration office in Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
I have an OA retirement visa that expires on 8 April 2020. (I have lived in Thailand for 2 years.) I would like to extend but cannot meet the financial requirements for another two months. Is it possible to obtain a visa extension for say 3 months? I was planning to visit Penang for a three-month visa extension but of course, that’s now not possible.
Since Malaysia has shut down its external border, you may not be able to obtain a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa from the Thai consulate in Penang. You may ask your local immigration office if you can secure a 30-day extension.
I’m German and have been in Bali since March 3 and before in Australia since February 18th.
I have a flight from Denpasar to Bangkok on March 24th. Can I still enter with a visa on arrival or another visa? I have an ongoing flight to Berlin on March 26th from Bangkok.
Yes, you can still enter Thailand and be granted a visa exemption stamp. Please note that starting March 22, all travelers are required to present a health certificate and insurance before you can enter Thailand.
I am Austrian. Can I get into Thailand on March 19, 2020 normal flight from Vienna if not canceled?
Yes, Thailand has no restrictions on travelers from Austria. You can still obtain a visa exemption stamp at the airport. You will be allowed to stay for 30 days with the possibility of a 30-day extension.
I have been in the Kingdom of Thailand since February and I planned on extending an extra 30 days so that I do not have to travel during this global pandemic. I have a US passport. Can I still follow the regular procedures at the Thai Immigration office for extending my visa? Or do I need to get a letter from my Embassy to provide?
Yes, you can still follow the normal process of obtaining the 30-day extension at the local immigration office. If you have exhausted all possible ways to extend your visa, you may contact your embassy in Bangkok to assist you and to provide a letter requesting an extension.
I am French and I am in Thailand soon 60 days without a visa. I have already made an extension of 30 days. Is there a possibility to extend again? My embassy cannot provide me with a letter. Thank you
If you have exhausted all possible options for extensions, please contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to provide a letter stating that you are affected by the current COVID-19 crisis and that your flight has been canceled. The embassy will request the immigration office to extend your stay for 30 days. If the embassy cannot provide the letter, you may still contact immigration and convince them to issue a 30-day extension based on your canceled flight booking.
Hi,
Wonder where I can get the health certificate from Boston? Thanks!
You may contact the Thai consulate in Boston or the Thai embassy in Washington DC for the template of the health certificate.
How to do with some ex-pat who need to apply Non-B from the country nearby Thailand?
It is difficult to say, the nearby countries of Thailand are also shutting down their border or imposing travel restrictions. It is recommended to get your extension inside Thailand or if you have exhausted all possible options to extend your stay, you may have to return to your home country.
I’m French and will return to Paris from Saigon (VN) via Bangkok with Thai Airways on April 30th. Do I have to provide the health certificate and health insurance covering US$ 100,000 when I check in with Thai Airways in Vietnam?
If you are only a transit passenger, you do not need the medical certificate. If your flight arrangements require you to clear or pass through immigration, then you need to provide a medical certificate.
I am traveling to Bangkok in July for 3 days only. Should I cancel while I can or continue?
It is a personal decision to make. The government around the world are imposing travel restrictions or travel ban for 30 days unless there is a need to extend it. Let’s hope that the situation will be over before July.
I have a visa non-immigrant B which will expire next week. Can I request a 30-day extension?
If your non-immigrant B visa has already expired, it means you are already overstaying. No, you are not able to apply for an extension if you are already overstaying or illegally staying in Thailand right now.