{"id":14897,"date":"2021-11-12T09:34:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T09:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=14897"},"modified":"2022-04-28T13:23:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T13:23:29","slug":"thailand-entry-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/thailand-entry-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s how to enter Thailand for tourism right now"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 3<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

A large part of Thailand\u2019s economy relies on tourism.<\/h2>\n

But you wouldn\u2019t think it to look at the past few months\u2019 tortuous immigration policies that have been foisted on travellers keen to visit the Land of Smiles.<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not that the country\u2019s COVID safety measures haven\u2019t been necessary, it\u2019s that multiple, overlapping entry schemes with differing rules, requirements and restrictions have left even seasoned globetrotters scratching their heads in bemusement as they attempt to plan a trip.<\/p>\n

The situation got so bad that it led to British newspaper The Telegraph branding Thailand \u201cthe country with the most complicated entry requirements on Earth\u201d amid reports of potential tourists giving up under a (virtual) heap of half-completed applications.<\/p>\n

But from November 1, that all changed. The unpopular Certificate of Entry scheme (which required seven-days quarantine at a government-designated hotel) was replaced with the Thailand Pass \u2013 a (supposedly) easier and more efficient way to gaining access to the country through a simple test-and-release system.<\/p>\n

And as someone who has gone through the process under both the Certificate of Entry and the Thailand Pass, I\u2019m going to tell you EXACTLY what you need to do to visit the country right now as a tourist.<\/p>\n

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Visas<\/h4>\n

Currently, visa exemption for trips up to 30 days are available to travellers from any one of 56 countries. That means if you\u2019re heading to Thailand for a couple of weeks, you don\u2019t need to worry about applying for a visa beforehand. Check here<\/a> to find out if you\u2019re eligible and the entry requirements.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re intending to remain in Thailand for longer, however, the Tourist Visa (TR) allows visits of up to 60 days. Note, the visa validity starts when it is approved and lasts for 90 days, so don\u2019t apply too early or it\u2019ll run out during your trip. Apply here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pre-flight COVID testing<\/h4>\n

Entry to Thailand requires an RT-PCR test a maximum of 72 hours before your flight departure time. However, the 72 hours applies to the results of the test, not the test date itself, so save yourself some money and get tested early without having to shell out for next-day results.<\/p>\n

Thailand Pass application<\/h4>\n

The Thailand Pass application site (found here<\/a>) contains four pages of required information including your personal details, your flight bookings, your accommodation, your vaccine certification and your travel insurance. Here are the docs you\u2019ll need (all in pdf or jpeg format):<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Scan of passport information page<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Proof of vaccination (check what certificate of vaccination is provided by your home country, although a screenshot of the NHS COVID Pass was sufficient for my application)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Proof of one-day accommodation booking at a designated AQ or SHA+ hotel (note, this must be an approved quarantine package which includes pick-up from the airport and at least one PCR test at the hotel)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Proof of travel insurance covering COVID-medical treatment up to $50,000.<\/p>\n

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Pro tips:<\/h4>\n

\u00b7 Whatever pdf or jpeg files you use during the application, print them out so you have hard copies. Also, email every document to yourself so you can access it wherever you are.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Allocate sufficient time to getting applications approved. My visa and Thailand Pass were both confirmed quicker than expected \u2013 but don\u2019t risk it!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Looking for insurance? battleface provides cover for medical expenses caused by or resulting from COVID-19 for travellers up to and including age 59. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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