IMPORTANT: For Thailand Travel Restrictions in 2023, please click the link below:
Thailand Travel Restrictions for 2023
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During the global COVID-19 pandemic, measures have been enforced to prevent and control COVID-19 from spreading in Thailand. This includes measures to keep an influx of visitors to Thailand in check.
After two years of dealing with Covid and extensive travel restrictions, international travel is finally returning to normal on the 1st of July, 2022.
From July 1st, the following changes have been implemented for all international travelers.
- Foreigners do not need to show proof of Covid Insurance.
- All mandatory hotel quarantine has been removed.
- Thailand Pass is no longer required for foreign travelers to enter Thailand.
- Vaccinated travelers do not need to provide proof of vaccination before arriving.
- Unvaccinated travelers (including children traveling with unvaccinated parents) will need to complete an RT-PCR or Professional Antigen Test (Pro-ATK) 72 hours before departing for Thailand. Proof does not need to be uploaded before traveling.
- Airlines and Thai Immigration will do random checks to confirm travelers meet Covid prevention requirements (vaccination or Covid test).
Read below and you can see how you can once again visit Thailand with ease.
Required Documents for Travel to Thailand
Please have the following documents ready.
- Passport with at least six month validity
- Visa or visa exemption qualification
- Buy Thailand Travel Insurance
- Boarding pass to be presented at Passport Control
- Hotel booking confirmation if asked by Immigration Officer
- Note: Vaccination record no longer required
Incorrect documents will delay the entry screening by rules from the Thai immigration bureau and its Thai immigration officials.
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Step 1 – Check your eligibility
It is important to start your travel plans to Thailand by checking your eligibility. After July 1, you will need to check on what to do depending on your vaccination status, and what type of visa you will use when visiting Thailand.
For a general traveler, you may opt to enter Thailand without a visa under the Visa Exemption program. If you are entering Thailand for a holiday, you may be eligible to receive a “Visa on arrival”.
For those entering Thailand for a different purpose of stay, they need to obtain a Thai visa from their local Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to coming to Thailand.
In the next step of the process, you may check the available visas for you.
Step 2 – Apply for the Visa
Thailand Elite Visa
Do you want to stay in Thailand for 5, 10, or 20 years? You may consider the Thai Elite Visa program. It is an easy-to-apply and hassle-free visa application for your long-term stay in Thailand. For more information about the Thai Elite Membership and Visa application, you may check this page: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-elite-visa
Visa Exemption
Nationalities under the Visa Exemption Program are allowed to enter Thailand without a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate. Upon arriving in Thailand, most nationalities who are part of the Visa Exemption Program are allowed to stay for 30 days. Certain nationalities can arrive as part of this program but for a shorter period of time. It is best to check the country exemption list and confirm how long you can visit Thailand without needing to apply for a Visa.
Tourist Visa and Special Tourist Visa (STV)
Foreigners may also apply for a Tourist Visa from the Thai embassy or consulate. There is the normal 60-day tourist visa that can be extended for additional 30 days, and the 90-day Special Tourist Visa (STV) which can be extended for two 90-day visa extensions at the local immigration office. There are certain requirements needed for the STV, but it allows a visitor to stay in Thailand for a potential 9 months.
Non-Immigrant Visa
Foreigners may also apply for a wide range of non-immigrant visas:
- Non-immigrant B Visa – for conducting business or employment
- Non-immigrant O visa – for visiting Thai spouse and family
- Non-immigrant ED visa – for students of recognized institutions in Thailand as well as their Parents or Legal Guardians
- Non-immigrant O retirement visa – for those who wish to retire in Thailand
- Non-immigrant OA and OX visa – for those who wish to obtain a Thailand retirement visa for long stay (it is different from type O visa)
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Step 3 – Book a Flight, Hotel, and COVID-19 Insurance
There are many changes for how to enter Thailand after July 1, so it is important for a traveler to know what is required before departing their country and entering Thailand.
Flights to Thailand
At present, most airlines such as Qatar, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon, Finnair, Thai Airways, and other major airlines are now permitted to operate flights to Thailand whether it is on a daily or weekly basis.
Vaccinated travelers are required to have their vaccination certificates on hand. Unvaccinated travelers will need to complete an RT-PCR or Pro-ATK 72 hours before departure from their home country.
Though Thailand Pass has been removed from July 1, and travelers no longer need to upload proof of vaccination or Covid Test, Airlines will do random checks and if travelers do not meet Covid requirements they will not be allowed to board their flight.
Before booking flights to Thailand with the airlines, travelers should ensure that they study the different categories of Thai visas granted to foreign nationals at this time to determine the possibility of travel. Please note that having plane tickets does not guarantee entry to Thailand, non-Thai travelers must have the correct Covid documents to enter Thailand.
Since all mandatory quarantine conditions have been removed, travelers no longer need to worry about booking “sealed” flights if they wish to transit directly to a domestic flight.
Hotel Updates
From July 1, travelers are no longer required to book a SHA+ hotel and undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival. Travelers can enter the Kingdom and travel freely, booking any of the many wonderful hotels in Thailand.
Unvaccinated travelers do not need to provide proof of a hotel booking as mandatory quarantine measures have been removed for all travelers.
It is recommended to browse hotels in Thailand on Agoda.com before arriving as it is easier to organize transport to your first night’s rest if pre-booked.
Travelers are free to travel anywhere in Thailand when they arrive and do not need to worry about any testing or Province restrictions.
Book Your Insurance
Having Travel Insurance was a good practice before the world had to deal with Covid. During the Covid pandemic it was mandatory.
It is recommended for all visitors coming to Thailand to purchase travel insurance. Testing positive for Covid is still a possibility, and though people hope for an incident-free holiday, injuries and illness can happen.
Foreign visitors are not eligible for free medical care in Thailand. If the worst happens, a traveler could have expensive medical bills. Having a quality insurance policy can save a traveler potential medical expenses and allow them to enjoy a worry-free holiday.
A good insurance policy will also cover incidents like delayed flights, damage to personal possession, and loss of luggage.
Step 4 – Do I Need to Apply for the Thailand Pass?
From July 1st, 2022, foreign travelers no longer need to apply for a Thailand Pass before entering Thailand. The system is still in place but is now a platform where visitors can notify the Thai authority and medical facilities, and seek advice if they are diagnosed positive for Covid during their stay.
If you need to access the Thailand Pass system while in Thailand, please visit https://tp.consular.go.th/ and register by filling in your personal details on the Thailand Pass registration page.
Step 5 – Prepare the documents for your flight
Once you have booked your flights and ready to travel, it is recommended to prepare some documents for your holiday.
- Valid Thai visa in your passport or electronic visa approval (if applicable)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate in case you are asked to present it to the airline or Passport Control for a spot check on arrival.
- RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test result if you are asked to present it for a random Covid check before boarding or on arrival.
- Travel insurance for Thailand is recommended by the Thai Government
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Siam Legal International, a premier law firm in Thailand, recommends purchasing the proper insurance and so endorses AXA Insurance for your travel to Thailand insurance needs.
HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Please review the details of any insurance before purchasing to understand if the policy has adequate cover. Cheap policies with inadequate levels of cover can lead to significant personal liability, and scenarios where policy holders incur hundreds of thousands of baht in out-of-pocket medical expenses have been reported. There are significant financial risks to being underinsured during your stay in Thailand.
- These policies do not cover medical costs from accidents (like motorcycle accidents) or common unexpected illnesses (common fever or food poisoning). Best to pay a few baht more for the peace of mind that comes from having proper coverage.
- AXA covers medical expenses (outpatient and inpatient) for accidents and illnesses, including COVID-19. Other insurance coverage might not.
- AXA also covers telemedicine and teleconsultation, which may be required during the quarantine period of any traveler.
Thai hospital staff are familiar with AXA cover, which should prevent any inconvenience during hospital admission or medical treatment from your hotel room. AXA Thailand also offers 24/7 local support during your stay in Thailand.
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List of Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
As of December 1, the MoPH has approved the following vaccines:
- Pfizer–BioNTech or Comirnaty
- Janssen or Janssen/Ad26.COV2.S
- AstraZeneca or Covishield
- Sinopharm or COVILO
- Moderna
- CoronaVac or SinoVac
- Covaxin
- Sputnik V
- Medigen
- Sputnik Lite
How to Obtain COVID-19 Insurance
Though COVID-19 travel insurance is no longer mandatory for entry to Thailand, it is recommended to have comprehensive insurance for the duration of your stay. Good travel insurance covers not only medical expenses relating to Covid, but also accident cover, personal damage or loss of possessions and missed or delayed flights.
It is best to purchase insurance before you travel. The easiest way to buy your policy is online through a reputable insurance provider. The insurance company will provide you with the all-important certificate of cover that you can present to authorities or medical professionals if you need to make a claim.
You may also be asked to present this certificate to the airline before they will allow you onboard. It’s quick and easy to do online. You can choose your length of policy from 7, 15, 30, 60 days, and 180 days. Just make sure that the policy covers your entire period of stay in Thailand as foreigners are not eligible for free medical care in Thailand and insurance companies will not cover claims for existing conditions.
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How to Open a Bank Account in Thailand
Siam Legal offers and provides aid for a smooth and hassle-free way to open up a Thai bank account.
- You will receive help in opening a saving/current bank account
- You will receive a Bankbook and a debit/ATM card
- Online Banking (Thai mobile number is required)
Requirements
- Passport
- Guarantee letter (to be provided by Siam Legal)
Process
- The applicant may book for our service online.
- Our staff will prepare the application and necessary documents for the bank and arrange an appointment with the applicant.
- The applicant will collect the application form and documents from Siam Legal Bangkok office and proceed to the specific bank branch. Opening the account at the bank takes 1 to 2 hours.
Service Fee
Our service fee is 150 USD for opening a Thai savings account in Bangkok.
City Travel Guide
- How to Travel to Bangkok
- How to Travel to Phuket
- How to Travel to Pattaya
- How to Travel to Chiang Mai
- How to Travel to Samui
- How to Travel to Hua Hin
Useful Links
- Best COVID-19 Insurance for Foreigners
- Thailand Elite Visa – long term visa option for Thailand
- How to Travel to Thailand in 2022 – Your Ultimate Guide
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472 Responses
im study at Malaysia and want to go thailand. im citizen ship of Mauritius.. should i get visa to enter thailand?
Hello Seetul,
Mauritius Passport Holders are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days on each visit.
Thank you.
If unvaxxed, you can get tested at the airport, right? They’re charging $215 to get tested in the USA. What do they charge to get tested at the airport?
Hello Joe,
If you arrive in Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are COVID-19 Testing Service inside the airport and the estimated price range is 550 – 1000 baht including printed test result report.
Thank you.
Hi do you need a Hepatitis A and B shot to go to Phuket also we travel in September is it a requirement to have a RAT test prior to leaving Australia
Thanks
Hello Sharon,
The entry measures for Thai and Foreign Nationals are only proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. These can be in a print or digital format. You don’t need the Hepatitis shot.
Thank you.
Hi,
We are planning holiday in Thailand, we are unvaccinated, I know that we need PCR test, but can we rely that these requirements will not change till December?
Thanks for your reply 🙂
Hello Michaela,
Yes, that’s right for the unvaccinated travelers a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel are required. However, we cannot be certain about the rules since we don’t know what will happen in the future.
Thank you.
I would like to ask regarding if parents vaccinated and children age below 13 year old unvaccinated allow to enter Thailand since 1st of July 2022? Or any of requirement needed? Thanks.
Hello Lee,
Children under the age of 18 do not need a certificate of vaccination if they are travelling with fully vaccinated parents. If they travel with parents who are not fully vaccinated, they must present an RT-PCR / Professional ATK COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours before departure.
Thank you.
I’m travelling to Melbourne in Nov 22 and am transiting in Bangkok for 10 hrs. I have a Business class ticket, can I now use the Lounges, or do I have to stay in a Transit area?
Hello Fiona,
Yes, if you are have a Business Class ticket you can stay to the designated lounges area of your Airlines while you are waiting for your next flight.
Thank you.
Hi, myself and partner will be visiting Phuket from 8 – 15th Oct 2022. I have severe Fibromyalgia and have been on prescribed medication that contains Morphine for over 25yrs. Can you advice me what I will need to do to bring my medication with me please? Thankyou so much, kind regards, Susan
Hello Susan,
For your safety, you must bring your medicine with you since it was prescribed by your Doctor, just provide a medical certificate that you are legal to take a morphine for your medication.
Thank you.
Hello, we’ll arrive in Thailand on 5th August. We are a family, 2 adult one 7 years girl.
Adult got 3 doses vaccines but our daughter didn’t get any. How do we need to proceed? Thanks in advance
Hello Manuela,
For children under the age of 18 do not need a certificate of vaccination and/or RT-PCR and Professional ATK COVID-19 test if they are travelling with fully vaccinated parents.
Thank you.
Hello I’ve heard that Thai Nationals who hold dual nationality need to travel to Thailand using their Thai passport. Is this correct? I was planning to use my UK passport as my Thai passport expired in 2021.
Can anyone please advise? Thank you
Hello Yao,
Yes, that’s right. Otherwise if you use your UK Passport upon entry into Thailand you will be subject to immigration rules and limits on your stay. In addition, Thailand will treat you as a foreigner for immigration purposes if you enter on non-Thai passport, and you will need to apply for extensions of stay, 90 days reporting and overstay fines if your stay exceeds your granted time.
Thank you.
I am travelling to Thailand with my daughter’s family on 27th July 2022. The adults are all fully vaccinated but my 3 year old granddaughter is not. As she is travelling with fully vaccinated parents am I correct in saying she does not have to complete a PCR test and will be allowed to travel?
We are staying for just under 3 weeks, can you confirm that we d9nt need a Visa?
Hello Tracy,
For children under the age of 18 do not need a certificate of vaccination and/or RT-PCR and Professional ATK COVID-19 test if they are travelling with fully vaccinated parents.
If you want to check if your are eligible to enter Thailand under the Visa exemption, you may visit this link: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement
Thank you.
Hello, I’m from the Philippines and taking and Indochina trip starting from Vietnam then crossing via land to Cambodia and then Thailand. If I arrive in Thailand via land, how long am I allowed to stay? Thanks for the reply in advance!
Hello May,
Philippine Passport Holders are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days on each visit.
Thank you.
I am confused
We do not need a Thai pass as of 1 July 2022
However do we need a Thai visa to holiday for 10 days
Hi Jenny,
Visa and Thailand Pass is different. Thailand Pass is one of previous requirements to enter Thailand due to travel restrictions caused by pandemic, which now is no longer required since July 1st. Visa is an authorization granted by polity that allows you to enter the country /territory depending on your purposes.
You can apply visa on arrival or visa online.
Thank you
If Malaysian, how many vaccine do we require to enter Thailand.
Hello Sri Praveena,
Full vaccination is not mandatory to enter Thailand, however, if you provide you proof of vaccination, you won’t need to present a negative PCR test.
These are the brands of the vaccines and it doses, for you to know if you are fully vaccinated : Sinovac (2 doses, at least 2 weeks apart) / AstraZeneca (2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart) / Johnson & Johnson (1 dose) / Pfizer (2 doses, at least 3 weeks apart) / Moderna (2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart) / Sinopharm (2 doses, at least 3 weeks apart) / Sputnik V (2 doses, at least 3 weeks apart) / Covaxin (2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart) / Novavax/Covavax (2 doses, at least 3 weeks apart) / Medigen (2 doses, at least 4 weeks) / TURKOVAC / ERUCOV-VAC (2 does, at least 4 weeks apart) / Sputnik Light (1 dose)
Thank you.
I am traveling to Thailand on 27 July and will stay for 3 weeks. I obtained the Thailand Pass and COVID insurance at the beginning of June. I will keep the insurance but understand that the Pass is no longer mandatory, is this correct?
Also, can you confirm that it is NOT necessary to only book accommodation at SHA+ hotels? I have recently booked several hotels (Sukhothai, Chiang Mai for example) on Booking.com that indicate that they are not under the SHA+ program, but I understand this is now OK. Please re-confirm so we do not have any problems on arrival
Hi Roger,
Yes you’re understanding is correct. Thailand Pass was no longer required, the insurance is not mandatory but highly recommended for security. You can stay in any hotel you want.
Thank you
Hi,
I am travelling from Malaysian airline and they are not allowing me to board as my passport will expired on 20 Jan 2023 and my flight on 22 July 2022. They said passport must be valid for 6 months. My agent confirmed that 6 months passport validity is visa requirements not the travelling. All hotels booking is confirmed in Thailand and me along with my family will return to Pakistan on 29 July 2022 from Bangkok to islamabad. Can you help me regarding this issue. Right now I am going to Kuala Lumpur from penang and my next flight is from Kuala Lumpur to Puket. Need assistance and guidance.
Hi Syed,
The immigration will not accept if less than 6 mos. It should be Jan 22 onwards.
Thank you
Hi,
I am Indonesian. I am planning to travel to Hat Yai from Padang Besar. Is it possible to enter Thailand?
Regards,
Pratik
Hi Abi,
Yes, just comply the requirements to enter Thailand.
Thank you
Hi Sir,
Just checking, is it required to have yellow fever vaccine to transit to Thailand? His itinerary will be Seychelles – Addis Ababa, Addis – Bangkok, Bangkok – Manila. Thank you.
Hi Michell,
Any proof of vaccination is okay.
Thank you
Hi my passport was expired it is renewed by august and I will travel to thaliand in November will I be allowed??
Hi Sheena,
It should be valid minimum of 6 mos.
Thank you
Hi,
I am fully vaccinated and travelling with a child of 10 years. Should the child need to have pcr test before departure because she is not vaccinated due to age?
Thank you,
Hi Gj,
If you are fully vaccinated, your son can enter without test.
Thank you
Good day,
I’m planning to travel thailand at the end of August.
The requirement of having 10000 baht per person..can i have that much amount in US DOLLARS????? WHILE I APPLY FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT .
IM COMING FROM INDIA
Hi Samid,
Yes,
Thank you
Hi
I am travelling to Thailand on 4th August with my 8 year old son. I am fully vaccinated and my son is not vaccinated. does my son still need to do a PCR Test or can travel under my vaccination status?
Hi Paul ,
If parents are fully vaccinated, children can enter without test.
Thank you
Hi,
I am planning to travel to phuket from Singapore on 8th August to 13th Aug. Do i require an insurance or a covid test to be taken? I am taking Jetstar but they are also unsure of the requirements. Please advise!
Regards,
Pratik
Hi Pratik,
It is not mandatory but we still highly recommended for security.
Thank you
hi..my boss will travel to thailand tomorrow is it mandatory to have a travel insurance? Thanks.
Hi Mhaey,
It is not mandatory but highly recommended.
Thank you
Hi sir
I just want to ask if we travel with family and with my 5yrs/old daughter is it possible can enter Thailand without insurance?but we all fully vaccinated
Hi Caslou,
Yes that’s okay.
Thank you
Hi, we have recovered from covid in the last week and travelling to Thailand on 25/7. Worried our pre departure test will still show as positive even though we have recovered. Can we show our recovery certificate to be allowed into Thailand if our test is positive? We are unvaccinated. Thanks.
Hi jade,
If you tested positive again , you need to be isolated, but your certification will still help you to evaluate your infection level.
Thank you
Hi
I’m traveling with my son on 1 August 2022 from United Kingdom to Thailand I’m fully vaccinated but my 10years old son who is not got same surname as me and unvaccinated. Do he need to to obtain 72 hours valid RT PCR for the Airline or on arrival? If not, Do he need to proof that he is my child because he got diffrent surname with me?
Many thnaks
Hi Nittaya,
If you are fully vaccinated, you children can enter without test.
Thank you
Hi,
I am traveling from the USA to Bangkok 7/23/22. I am fully vaccinated with 3 shots of Moderna. I don’t believe the USA issues a “Certificate of Vaccination.” Is the Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card issued by the US CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention sufficient for the “Certificate of Vaccination” requirement?
Hi Alan,
Yes, any proof that you are fully vaccinated.
Thank you
Hi, I am travelling to Thailand in the middle of August 2022. Do I still need to show Thailand Immigration a Covid 19 coverage insurance upon entry date?. And must it be bought from AXA insurance Thailand itself as proof of having one?.
Hi Jamila,
Yes, it’s okay .
Thank you
Hi i only take 2 doses sinovac vacine , did i need to check covid swab before enter thailand? or i already category full vacine?
Hi Deanna,
If fully vaccinated, no RT PCR.
Thank you
If a child is infected with the Coved19 virus at the time of arrival in Bangkok, what are the procedures?
How ever he already have the vaccine.
Hi Osha,
Bring certificate of recovery and vaccination certificate if fully vaccinated.
Thank you
hi..im travel from malaysia to bangkok on 15 july..what is the requirement before enter thailand?
Hi Steven,
For vaccinated traveler – vaccination certificate and passport
For unvaccinated traveler – you need to obtain 72 hours valid RT PCR upon arrival
Travel insurance – it is not compulsory but still highly recommended
Thank you
Sawadee Krup
Do I need to purchase a departure flight ticket out of Thailand before arriving flight into Thailand?
Hi Jim,
It is not necessary, but make sure that visa is valid during stay.
Thank you
Thank you for your reply.
So if I ONLY book a one way flight to Thailand and NOT a return ticket is this ok?
Hi Jim,
Yes.
Thank you
Hi We will be traveling from Iran next month
I Just want to know how much baht in cash can every one have before entering?
Hi Hossein,
You can bring any amount not more than 500 000 THB.
Thank you
Hi I’m going to Phuket in November 22,
What is the limit of baht I can bring.
Hi Lord,
Not more than 500,000 Baht.
Thank you
Hi we will be travelling from Australia in August.
do we still need Thailand Pass?
Hi Ian,
No.
Thank you
Hi there!
What are the visa requirements for an airport self transfer from BKK to DMK?
Thanks!
Hi Dan,
The Thai Immigration Bureau will allow foreigners to stay in Thailand for 30 days. Tourists will be able to apply for a 30 days visa extension at any local immigration office in Thailand. You can check the list of visa exempted country here : https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement
Thank you
Hi,
May i ask what is the requirements needed in Thai Embassy in the Philippines to go there in Thailand?
Or requirements that need to process here in the PH before going there?
Hi Debbie,
Vaccination certificate – if fully vaccinated
72 hours negative RT PCR – unvaccinated
Insurance – Optional but still highly recommended
Passport
Thank you
HI, Im flying to thailand next month. what other requirements I need to prepare before fly?
Hi Nelly,
Vaccination certificate if fully vaccinated , Passport and insurance is optional.
If unvaccinated, 72 hours negative RT PCR.
Thank you
Hello sir.
I’m planning to travel thailand i. Mid August.
Do we require travel insurance still to get visa on arrival.
I’m traveling from india
Hi Samid,
Insurance is not compulsory but highly recommended.
Thank you
Hi I’m Malaysian planning to travel to Thailand on 15 July . Do I still need to apply for Thai pass and insurance ?
Hi Shasha,
No, TP was already waved since July 1st, for insurance it is not mandated but we highly recommended.
Thank you
I Have friend traveling from myanmar will have a connecting flight doe 4 hours do she need insurance.
Hi Maryam,
It is not mandated but we still highly recommended.
Thank you
Hi there
Thank you for your earlier response
So just double checking the requirement of Thai Baht 10,000 in cash on my person when I arrive in Thailand, as indicated in articles I’ve read from the Internet, is not necessary.
Many thanks
Cheers Barb
Hi Barb,
Yes. That pocket money or cash requirements will depends on your country immigration requirements.
Thank you
Hello,
My friend is flying to Thailand next Thursday, July 7th. She just recovered from Covid a day ago and has a recovery certificate from the doctor. However, she is not vaccinated and she requires a negative PCR Test result upon arrival. She is nervous that she may still test positive on the PCR Test since covid could still be in her system. Does Thailand have a rule about the blood count amount required for them to still let you in? For example, in Taiwan, it needs to be 30 bc or less for covid.
Thank you!
Harmony
Hi Melody,
Yes, your friend need certificate of recovery incase he/she got positive again when entered Thailand, your friend needs to be isolated at quarantine facilities.
Thank you
Hi, would like to enquiry is Canadian passport holder (depart from Malaysia) need to apply any Thai Pass or insurance to Bangkok ?
Hi Michi,
If you will travel July 1st onwards, it’s not required.
Thank you
I am travelling from New Zealand to Phuket to holiday for 7 days, what is the Thai Government requirements for the amount of cash I have to have to enter Thailand
Hi Barb,
You can prepare for normal expenses like taxi, food etc. There’s no specific amount, cash and card are accepted.
Thank you
Hello, I’d like to ask from 01 Jul, children under 12 years old travelling to Thailand without parents (only with acquaintances) and having no vaccination, just have Covid test can enter Thailand?
One more thing: old people over 70 years old having no vaccination and just have Covid test can enter Thailand as well?
Hi Kieu,
Yes, but they need to have negative RT PCR within 72 hours of their flight. For Children who will enter Thailand, they can enter with the same procedure of their parents/guardians as well.
Thank you
Hi, I’m Malaysian travelling with my kids to Bangkok in August. Do I still need to provide RT-PCR test within 72 hours if all of us have completed at least 2 shots of covid vaccination?
Hi Victor,
If parents is fully vaccinated, children can enter without RT PCR.
Thank you
Hi,
I came to know that effective 1st July 2022, foreign nationals do not require a Thai pass and insurance to enter Thailand. They only need a vaccine certificate or PCR test (for unvaccinated people)
Is this correct?
I am an Indian national travelling to Thailand on 9th July.
Hi Gowtham,
Yes , that’s correct.
Thank you
Greetings. I am fully vaccinated. If I want to visit Thailand on 2 Jul 2022. Do I need to apply for the Thailand Pass?
Hi Zalenah,
No, effective on July 1st it will be temporary suspended. Here’s the link for guidance. https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-pass-not-required-starting-july-1-temporary-suspension-of-tm6-card
Thank you
Hello,
I already had 3 doses of covid vaccine but I lost the physical certificate. I can still get the vaccine passport of my country (Vietnam) since my vaccination data is on the system. Can I use the vaccine passport instead?
Thank you
Hi Hanna,
Yes, any proof that you are fully vaccinated.
Thank you
Hi. If I’m about to go to Thailand this upcoming October, do I still need covid19 insurance? Thanks
Hi Tanatwaaseekap,
Yes.
Thank you
I am Singapore Citizen. Planning to travel to Vietnam and then to Bangkok. Is there any restriction in entering Thailand from Vietnam?
Hi Gel,
You can enter as regular foreign traveler, just comply with the entry requirements.
Thank you
Hello.
I am from Australia. I will travel to Indonesia for one month, then to Thailand for one month. Is there any necessary requirements for this? Or just what is normal requirements – Thai pass, vaccination, insurance.
Thank you!
Hi Elisha,
Yes, if you are fully vaccinated
Thailand Pass
Passport
Vaccination certificate and
covid insurance with minimum coverage of USD 10,000
Thank you
Can you confirm that NO MORE quarantine requirements for unvaccinated foreigners entering from USA? Provided health insurance and PCR test 72 hours before arrival?
Hi Daniel,
Foreigners still need to have a valid Thailand Pass to enter Thailand.
Thank you
Hi, can I travel with my 4 months old infant? There’s no insurance company cover medical insurance for 4 months old infant.
Hi Elly,
Yes, the AXA covers 6 months to 74 years old.
Thank you
I have one children 14years old.Can travel we us in thailand?
Hi Pee,
Yes, unvaccinated children can travel together with fully vaccinated parents/guardians.
Thank you
I will transit in Bangkok airport for 7 hrs on my way to Europe . Do I need a Thai Pass
Dear Mary,
For layover, Thailand is not required , just covid insurance.
Thank you
Hi, I am planning to go to Thailand in late September or early October, with the current policy, do I have to book the hotel with SHA+ certified or I can book any location on my own, such as airbnb. Thank you.
Hi Jackson,
You can book in any hotel you want. Just put the address of your accommodation or where you will stay in. You can also try here https://www.agoda.com/en-gb/search?cid=1897011&city=9395
Thank you
[ASAP] Hi, my flight is Manila to Sweden and am transiting Thailand for 8 hours on 30th May. Do I need PCR test in transit? What are the other documents needed? Thanks
Dear Clarence,
You just need covid insurance with minimum coverage of USD 10,000.
Thank you
Hello, my spouse and I are to to travel to Phuket in mid June. We have purchased the travel/covid insurance (Tune Protect) along with our flight tickets through Air Asia.
I was advised that the tune protect insurance meets the requirements for the covid insurance for Thailand.
May I ask, would the insurance I purchased through Air Asia be applicable for the Thailand Pass Application?
Thank you.
Hi Sugitha,
Please check it with the airlines, your insurance should have coverage of minimum USD 10,000 medical coverage for covid.
Thank you
Hi, my wife and I will be traveling via Bangkok on 19th of June. We will be in Bangkok for 4 days. I have heard that we can get covid insurance at the airport for $30. Is this true and how do we attach this insurance to our Thailand pass?
Thanks, Arman
Hi Arman,
Covid insurance is also needed for Thailand Pass application. You can try AXA https://direct.axa.co.th/TA-Inbound/CoverageOptionPlan?utm_source=Agent_Partner&utm_medium=Direct_SiamLegal&utm_campaign=Sawasdee_SiamLegal&fbclid=IwAR04QXgzzlAoSE4NrcMtrM8567NAOM9q1FdTgbKdP_bk_K6WvdD7coEvATs
Thank you.
Hi. I tried emailing thailand pass to ask about my situation. I will go to Thailand on 5 of June from Ireland. The problem is My purpose isn’t visiting Thailand. I will arrive Thailand around 1pm then check out and check in again to board flight to Vietnam at 5:30pm in the same day. Do I beed Thailand pass to check out. Because I just stay in Thailand 4hrs. And I wont go out the airport since I dont have time.
Hopefully you can reply me soon
Thank you
Dear Honganh,
You will need a Thailand Pass if your next flight is on a separate booking. You need to apply on this page: https://tp.consular.go.th/
Thank you.
I have a valid Thai retirement visa and will be returning to Thailand from an extended trip to the USA. Can I just show a copy of my current Thai health insurance when applying for the Thailand Pass?
Dear Tom,
It should have Covid 19 insurance coverage minimum of USD 10,000.
Thank you
hi,
I am a fully vaccinated traveler from Singapore with my booster dose taken on March 19, 2022. i uploaded all my 3 dose details (1st, 2nd and booster) and yet the system takes me to the Alternate Quarantine page while applying for the ivist pass.
Any help here will be highly appreciated.
Roh
Hi Rohitha,
If you are fully vaccinated , upload your vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
I am an agent booking for an elderly gentleman who has no smart phone, he is due to transit BKK on his way to Australia (orig from UK via Amsterdam). He will be transiting in less then 6 hours.
I need clarification please if he must download the Morchana app as some people say he does and some say he doesn’t need to. Please can you clarify urgently
Thank you
Hi Lucy,
Morchana apps is not necessary.
Thank you.
Hello Sir,
Do I need the tourist visa process be completed before to do the thaipass?
Dear Andre,
You can apply for the Thailand Pass even if you have no visa just yet. Just make sure you have the copy of passport, insurance and proof of vaccination. Please go to this page to know more information about Thailand Pass: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-pass
Thank you.
do i habe to book a hotel since i have a relative in thailand and i want to stay at my relative house..can i get a confirmation regarding this..TQ
Hi Iayyah,
You can just put the address on your Thailand application.
Thank you.
Why is the Thai pass page saying I need “Paid AQ hotel reservation confirmation for 5 days (including the fee for 1 RT-PCR test)”. I have been vaccinated 3 times in Singapore and have submitted these details. I wish to travel to BKK for 23-27 May for Thaifex show
Hi Tim,
Check the fully vaccinated option and upload you Vaccination certificate.
Thank you
Dear
children 2 years old & 4 years old with not vaccine need to do the RT-PCR test before arrived or once arrived? Is it need to quarantine for my 2 children
Thank You
Best regards
Daphne Poon
Hi Poon,
They should be accompanied by fully vaccinated parents and you can put their name under your application.
Thank you
If I have transit flight, which flight number and country origin that i have to fill in on Thailand pass? Because i only transit for 1 hour so i dont have any check in process anymore in transit country
Dear Fani,
Layover for just few hour is okay, no need for Thailand Pass.
Thank you
My kid was 11 year old and not get any vaccine yet can entry to Thailand, should be need quarantine?
Hi Dven,
Yes , unvaccinated children below 18 y.o should be accompanied by fully vaccinated parents.
Thank you.
Can i travel to thailand with my passport that’s less than 3 months validity , for a urgent short business trip of 4 days.
Hi RS,
It should be 6 months.
Thank you.
Can i enter thailand with my passport validity less than 3 months?
Hi RS,
It should be 6 months.
Thank you.
I am fully vaccinated and my son is unvaccinated (11years old) who has recently recovered from Covid 19. We are both Australian. Do we need to undergo quarantine when we arrive in Thailand?
Dear Sasa,
You can stay in any hotel what you want, bring the certificate of recovery of your child.
Thank you.
I submitted my Thailand pass application but it’s rejected . So which I click in to re submitting my document it’s ask me the accommodations name but it’s doesn’t let me choose anything regarding it .
Hi Lee,
For accommodation, you can put the address of your hotel.
Thank you
Arriving from Germany have a return ticket 48 days. Planning to go to Hongkong after two weeks than return for flight home. Is this easy to do with Thai pass?
Hi Al,
Yes, you can apply now.
Thank you.
Dear Sir/Madam
I am travelling from Brunei to Dubai and Riyadh Saudi Arabia via Bangkok airport (transiting for around five hours only) at end of May. Do I need to buy travel insurance before departure from Brunei?
Thank you
Hi Beyan,
Yes. You can check this https://direct.axa.co.th/TA-Inbound/CoverageOptionPlan?utm_source=Agent_Partner&utm_medium=Direct_SiamLegal&utm_campaign=Sawasdee_SiamLegal
Thank you
Hi, I’m planning on travelling to Thailand on 30th July and early August. I’m wondering if I would have to apply for the Thailand pass or would it be scraped by then?
Hi Suhag,
Foreigners are still required to apply for Thailand Pass prior to traveling to Thailand, but the CCSA announced today that they have “streamlined” the Thailand Pass for foreigners, with the changes commencing on June 1. The improved and simplified system will automatically issue a Thailand Pass QR code for the applicants after submitting the application.
Thailand Pass requirements (Fully Vaccinated travelers):
Passport
Vaccine certificate or Vaccine card (vaccinated at least 14 days before travel)
COVID-19 Insurance covering at least 10,000 USD
Thank you.
Hello,
If you’re departure flight from Bangkok, gets moved to a later departure date, do you then need to apply again for a new test & go thai pass?
Thank you
Hi Nina,
That would be fine.
Thank you
Hello!
I am traveling to India on 29 April from Sydney, Australia but transiting in Bangkok for ONLY TWO HOURS on the way to Bangalore, India.
1. Do I need Thai Pass?
2. Do I need US$20,000 Covid Travel Insurance?
Please reply ASAP as I have only 4 days left before I board my flight to India via Bangkok. I am NOT clearing Custom/Immigration in Bangkok, merely transiting in Bangkok for 2 hours before I board a flight to Bangalore.
Thanks in advance
Kumar
Hi Kumar,
No.
Thank you
Is the Saliva Method of COVID testing available to adults as well or is this option only available to children under 6 years old?
Hi Amanda,
Yes. For children below 6 years old it’s a saliva test instead of normal nasal swab.
Thank you
From what I understand about the latest news update, fully vaccinated travellers flying into Thailand on May 1,2022 or later are no longer required to have the PCR Covid Test on arrival. However, a self-ATK test is “recommended” during their stay.
My question is:
1) is the self-ATK test not mandatory?
2) if the self-ATK test is positive at one point of time during the stay in Thailand, what are the proper steps that need to be taken?
Please kindly elaborate
Hi Felix,
You’re right. No self ATK effective on May 1, 2022.
Thank you
After applied and approved the thai pass and we decided to cancel the hotel and book for another hotel, is it possible? or what’s other action
Hi JinWen,
Please contact your hotel for booking cancellation.
Thank you
I got my Thai pass approved April 04, 2022 for my stay in Thailand from May 21,2022 till May 29 2022, with the April 22 updates about not needing pcr test or booking hotel, would i need to re apply for the Thai pass or can I use my current one that has already been approved?
Hi Juan,
You can still use that.
Thank you
hello,
My 13 year old son is not vaccinated, what is the vaccination requirements for children? will he be able to travel?
Hi Samantha,
Yes, unvaccinated should be accompanied by fully vaccinated parents.
Thank you
What will happen if you are positive when you are arrive in Phuket? Do you get to stay at your SHA hotel? Everyone keeps saying it will be expensive but I cannot find any details – any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Hi Britt,
Yes, you will be sent at the quarantine facility for further treatment.
Thank you
Good evening.
I’m a transit passenger, and layover for only 5 hours. Do I need to provide a Health Insurance?
Please reply ASAP.
Thank you so much.
Hi Veronica,
Yes.
Thank you
Hi i am travelling to Thailand from India mumbai.
Will I get visa on arrival with Indian passport
Do I need to do the rtpcr test before boarding the flight and after arriving to Thailand.
Please confirm
Rgds
Hi Gaurav,
RT PCR will be upon arrival in Thailand .
Thank you
Hi there,
Does the Covid insurance cover me for any other illnesses and injuries or do I have to get separate insurance for that as well?
Thanks for your help,
Connor.
Hi Connor,
Depends on the policy you avail, but the covid insurance will be on you covid medical treatment only.
Thank you
Hello, is it possible for me to travel to Thailand by Test and Go program if I am fully vaccinated by Stutnik V vaccine, though I am a citizen of Europe Union, where this kind of vaccine is not valid?
Hi Ana,
Yes, Sputnik V – 2 doses is accepted.
Thank you
what is fully vaccinated for Thai entry as of April 2022, two vaccines or three, or four??
Hi George,
2 doses is fully vaccinated.
Thank you
I PAID FOR THE MEDICAL INSURANCE THROUGH YOUR RECOMMENDED SITE, I HAD A SMALL CUT TO MY LEG. WHEN I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. I WAS MADE TO PAY THERE AND TOLD TO CLAIM IT BACK AFTER.
I THOUGHT THE INSURANCE WAS SO I DIDN`T HAVE TO PAY WHEN I WENT TO HOSPITAL.
Hi William,
Sorry to hear that, the travel insurance we are referring is for covid medical treatment. You may check it through the insurance company if your policy covers injuries.
Thank you
My international flight goes to Bangkok for 4 nights and then I want to use a domestic flight to travel to phuket for 5 nights. Is this allowed or will I have to do another test and go program when I get to phuket?
Hi Gina,
Test & go will be your first night at your first point , then after that you can travel anywhere.
Thank you
Do I need to buy COVID-19 Travel Insurance for Foreigners if I am just flying into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport for transit from Hong Kong to London and vice versa? Thanks
Hi Pang,
Yes.
Thank you
Will the 1 day quarantine and on arrival Covid test requirement be lifted May 1st? Are travelers allowed to travel domestically within Thailand without having to quarantine at each arrival destination?
Hi Iqbal,
Yes.
Thank you
Hi, i am trying to book a flight from london england to koh samui, but i can’t see how to book a sealed flight, can you help please? We booked a flight but realised it wasn’t the sealed flight so we cancelled it. but there is no information about how to book an international flight to connect to a sealed flight. Thank you
Dear Antonia,
Check the Bangkok airways Flights: PG5125, PG5151 and PG5171
Thank you.
I have booked a SHA+ hotel for 1 night including RT-PCR test. Thai Pass ask for evidence of RT-PCR Test and booking number.
Is the Hotel booking enought ervidence of RT-PCR Test?
Hi Stephen,
Yes.
Thank you
I am travelling to Thailand in about 10 days. I already have my Thailand pass but I am now recovering from Covid. Should I get a Recovery Certificate before travelling to Thailand and where do I get it?
Hi Christopher,
Yes, bring your certificate of recovery.
Thank you
i just recovered from Covid positive 2 days ago , and got the recovery memo from the doctor. but i think that is very high chance to test PCR positive if i go to Thailand tml. if i test PCR positive , will Thailand recognize my recovery memo ?? or i will be sent to hospital and be quarantined until PCR negative /10days ??
Thank you
Hi HH,
You will be sent to the quarantine facility for further treatment.
Thank you
I plan to travel to Krabi but there is no direct flight. Can I do the test and go in Krabi if there is a connection via Bangkok?
Hi Aditya,
Test and go will be on your first stop in Bangkok.
Thank you
I am a Malaysian. I have intention to drive into Thailand Via Bukit Kayu Hitam/ Sadao in early June 2022.
What are the procedures needed?
Hi Lung,
Visit this page for updates https://www.thaiembassy.com/test/thailand-travel-restrictions-test-page
Thank you
for the test and go program, do i have to book two rooms if i am travelling with my partner or can we just book one room?
Hi Tesser,
You can be at the same room if you have a same booking info.
Thank you
I have attempted to apply for a sandbox pass for Phuket but I need to provide proof of payment for 2 PCR test. How can I pre pay for these tests
Dear Richard,
Good day.
You can go to http://www.thailandpsas.com
Thank you.
Hi. My daughter tested positive to covid 2 weeks prior to travelling to Thailand. Is she able to get a recovery letter from our doctor and still be able to travel?
Hi Mark,
She must have certificate of recovery.
Thank you
Hello,
Can USA citizens enter with the test and go program if we are currently traveling in the country of the Republic of Georgia?
Thanks,
Dear Kip,
Yes, you can definitely apply for Test and Go Thailand Pass. Please go to this site: https://tp.consular.go.th/ and apply for the Test and Go starting February 1.
Thank you.
why can’t choose Test & Go?
Only Sandbox Programme and Alternative Quarantine.
I allready booking airline and hotel to bangkok at 11 feb 2022
Dear Jeff,
You need to wait until February 1, 2022 at 9AM Thai time for the opening of the system for new application under Test and Go program.
Thank you.
Hello, is there any requirements on the date of vaccination? Like should been vaccinated in 180 days? if I have had covid and cured an year ago and been vaccinated twice with moderna 200 days ago would I still be valid?
Hi Anthony,
If your second dose will not more than 12 months, that would still valid. If more than, get a booster.
Thank you