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Belaws Home ›› Thailand ›› Blog ›› A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand

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A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand

29/11/2021

On the 1st of November 2021, Thailand opened its doors and relaxed the strict entry requirements allowing foreigners to come back. Previously, all foreign visitors regardless of where they came from and if they are vaccinated or not, had to enter Thailand via the Phuket/Samui Sandbox schemes or undergo a 14 day quarantine. The restrictions have now been greatly reduced in order to facilitate easier entry for foreigners.

A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand

However, you cannot just enter Thailand like before, you still need to satisfy the following criteria.

*Please note that this information was updated by the Thailand Government on the 19th of November, 2021 and can be considered up to date*.

Before you arrive in Thailand

Before making your way to Thailand you need to make sure you can satisfy the following requirements:

Country of departure:

  1. Australia
  2. Austria
  3. Bahrain
  4. Belgium
  5. Bhutan
  6. Brunei Darussalam
  7. Bulgaria
  8. Cambodia
  9. Canada
  10. Chile
  11. China
  12. Croatia
  13. Cyprus
  14. Czech Republic
  15. Denmark
  16. Estonia
  17. Finland
  18. France
  19. Germany
  20. Greece
  21. Hungary
  22. Iceland
  23. India
  24. Indonesia
  25. Ireland
  26. Israel
  27. Italy
  28. Japan
  29. Kuwait
  30. Laos
  31. Latvia
  32. Lithuania
  33. Luxembourg
  34. Malaysia
  35. Maldives
  36. Malta
  37. Mongolia
  38. Myanmar
  39. Nepal
  40. Netherlands
  41. New Zealand
  42. Norway
  43. Oman
  44. Philippines
  45. Poland
  46. Portugal
  47. Qatar
  48. Romania
  49. Saudi Arabia
  50. Singapore
  51. Slovak Republic
  52. Slovenia
  53. Sri Lanka
  54. South Korea
  55. Spain
  56. Sweden
  57. Switzerland
  58. United Arab Emirates
  59. United Kingdom
  60. United States
  61. Vietnam
  62. Hong Kong
  63. Taiwan
Australia Iceland Oman
Austria India Philippines
Bahrain Indonesia Poland
Belgium Ireland Portugal
Bhutan Israel Qatar
Brunei Darussalam Italy Romania
Bulgaria Japan Saudi Arabia
Cambodia Kuwait Singapore
Canada Laos Slovak Republic
Chile Latvia Slovenia
China Lithuania Sri Lanka
Croatia Luxembourg South Korea
Cyprus Malaysia Spain
Czech Republic Maldives Sweden
Denmark Malta Switzerland
Estonia Mongolia United Arab Emirates
Finland Myanmar United Kingdom
France Nepal United States
Germany Netherlands Vietnam
Greece New Zealand Hong Kong
Hungary Norway Taiwan

Please note that travellers must have stayed in these locations for 21 days or more prior to coming to Thailand (this requirement does not apply to Thai nationals and foreigners who reside in Thailand).

*Any travellers whose journey originates in a country not included in the list above must complete a mandatory 14 day quarantine or enter via the Phuket/Samui Sandbox schemes.

Required Documents:

Travellers will also be required to obtain the following documents prior to departure. These documents are essential and will be required for the Thailand Pass application (please see below for more info). Airlines will also ask to check these documents before being allowed to checkin and immigration officers and health officials will check upon arrival in Thailand as well.

  • A Certificate of Vaccination stating that the holder has been fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling.
  • Those who have previously been infected with COVID-19 within the past 3 months must have received 1 dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling.
  • Travellers under 12 years of age, travelling with parents or guardians, are exempt from the vaccination requirement.
  • A Medical Certificate with a Negative RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected must be obtained no more than 72 hours before travelling (this is a requirement for all travellers including Thai nationals).
  • A confirmed payment for a 1-night stay at a SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) accommodation (must include 1 RT-PCR test).
  • An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$50,000 valid for the duration of the stay in Thailand.

Applying for a Thailand Pass

The Thailand pass is a mandatory requirement for anyone (including Thai nationals) looking to enter Thailand and must be obtained before departure. Failure to obtain a Thailand Pass will result in the airline refusing you permission to board the plane and Thai Immigration denying you entry to Thailand.

To get a Thailand pass, please follow these steps:

  1. Register for a Thailand Pass at https://tp.consular.go.th/.
  2. Upload all the required documents (along with the valid visa/re-entry permit, if required).
  3. Allow 3-5 working days to receive approval.
  4. Once approval has been granted you can receive a Thailand Pass QR Code.

The entire process can take up to 7 working days to complete.

What happens when I arrive in Thailand?

After all of the above has been obtained, you are free to travel to Thailand. Upon arrival in Thailand you will have to adhere to the following procedure:

  1. Present the Thailand Pass QR Code to the Health Control to carry out checks, then proceed through the Immigration procedures.
  2. Undergo the RT-PCR COVID-19 test at the reserved SHA accommodation, or the pre-arranged test centre(Children aged under 6 years have a saliva test).
  3. Proceed to the hotel via the pre-arranged airport transfer. This transfer is normally included and forms part of your SHA accommodation package.
  4. Download and install the MorChana application at the hotel. The MorChana app is an application which has been designed to assist the holder, medical staff, Government agencies, local businesses in taking care and protecting each other from the spread of COVID-19 in Thailand.

Once this has been completed, you will be required to spend one night (the waiting period should be within 24 hours, however, it may vary between 24-48 hours) at your SHA approved hotel in order to receive the negative result from your COVID-19 test.

If your test result comes back negative for COVID-19, you will be given an Antigen Test Kit (ATK) to be used for self testing on Days 6 or 7. On Day 6 or 7 you must use the Antigen test kit and record the result in the MorChana application.

After you have completed your stay at the SHA approved accommodation, you are free to go anywhere in Thailand.

Extending your stay in Thailand

If you are interested in extending your stay in Thailand without working, please check out our previous article on how to stay long term in Thailand here. If you plan to work in Thailand, you would need to obtain a work permit and the relevant Visa.

Our team of immigration experts are on hand to help you make your Visa applications as smooth as possible. If you are in need of assistance with regards to staying in Thailand or working in Thailand, you can browse our Visa services here or book a consultation with our Visa experts to obtain quick and reliable answers.

Please note that this article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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