(Updated on January 9, 2023 at 4PM)
UPDATED THAILAND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Thailand continues to welcome all international tourists under the fully-reopen-to-tourism policy that was introduced on 1 October 2022.
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, said “International travelers arriving in Thailand are not required to show proof of vaccination.”
In addition, foreign tourists are not required to show ATK or RT-PCR test results.
However, while Thailand is welcoming all visitors, a visitor’s country of origin or next country of destination may require incoming visitors including their own nationals returning home to have a negative PCR result.
Thus, Thailand is aiming to correspond with the rules of these countries and does require COVID insurance for visitors from these countries or visitors to Thailand continuing on to these countries, in the case they test positive while in Thailand. Among such countries are China and India.
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After months of strict travel restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand is gearing up for a return to normalcy by easing some travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to allow tourists to enter the country.
Travelers around the world are now keen to find out when and how they can travel to Thailand in 2022. What important things do travelers need to know about Thailand Travel Restrictions if they are planning to fly to the Land of Smiles? Here is some helpful information for you.
Required Documents for Travel to Thailand in July 2022
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.
Latest News as of October 1, 2022
- For up-to-date information and weekly updates regarding current Thailand travel restrictions, please visit the Weekly Updates for Thailand Travel Restrictions.
- Starting October 1, 2022, Thailand will be no COVID entry requirements. To learn more about the new entry requirements, please visit: Thailand Travel Restrictions for October 1.
- Before traveling to Thailand, we highly recommend purchasing your COVID travel Insurance and booking your hotel stay:
- Buy your COVID Insurance now at AXA Thailand.
- Book your hotel in Thailand at Agoda.com
- Travelers may join our Facebook Group to ask questions, get help and read the latest developments: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtoenterthailand
Travel to Thailand
Travelers may enter Thailand with or without quarantine based on their vaccination status and country of departure.
New entry requirements are being introduced on July 1, 2022. To know how you will need to enter Thailand as a vaccinated or unvaccinated traveler, please see below.
Vaccinated Travelers – Vaccinated travelers will need to have a copy of their vaccination certificate on hand before boarding a flight and on arrival. Children under 18 who are traveling with vaccinated parents do not need to complete any RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test before departing.
Unvaccinated Travelers – Before coming to Thailand, unvaccinated travelers need to complete an RT-PCR or Professional Antigen (Pro-ATK) test through a clinic or medical professional. The test result must be issued within 72 hours before departing for Thailand.
An ATK (RAT) home test is not acceptable. Children under 18 traveling with unvaccinated parents also need to complete a test.
With the removal of the Thailand Pass, airlines, and Immigration Officers will conduct random checks of passengers to confirm Covid requirements are met. It is best to have your Vaccination or Covid Test certificate available to show upon inspection.
Do You Need a Visa to Enter Thailand?
Visitors from countries under the Visa Exemption List are not required to obtain a Thai visa in order to travel to Thailand for tourism purposes. 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.
If you wish to stay longer or are traveling for a purpose other than tourism, please know that the normal 60-day Tourist Visa, Thai Elite Visa, and other non-immigrant visas are available at Thai Embassies or Consulates around the world.
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
Applying for Thailand Pass
Starting July 1, 2022, Thailand Pass is no longer required for foreign travelers entering 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) test 72 hours before departing for Thailand.
Thailand COVID Insurance for Foreigners
It is recommended for foreigners traveling to Thailand to have a travel insurance policy before departing to Thailand. This is for their protection during the course of their trip to Thailand.
Having a reliable travel insurance policy that covers disruptions beyond Covid protects the investment you’ve made so you can feel secure and covered while enjoying what Thailand has to offer.
Purchasing a protection is affordable than paying the hospital bill out from your pocket. The average travel insurance cost for a trip to Thailand is only around $100 to $150.
Foreigners can get a Thailand travel insurance policy covering COVID-19 easily and conveniently. Visitors can buy the travel insurance online with a credit card and the insurance policy and COVID-19 certificate will be sent to you instantly.
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When Will Flights to Thailand Resume?
Regarding flights to Thailand, the normal commercial passenger flights are operating as normal. Before booking flights to Thailand, travelers should ensure that they study the different categories of visas granted to foreign nationals at this time to determine the possibility of travel.
Check within your country’s state department for travel advisories during COVID-19.
How to choose your quarantine hotel if unvaccinated?
You have to consider first what your needs are before booking a hotel room to make your quarantine stay as comfortable as possible.
Do some research before booking any quarantine hotel room for your travel plan. Consider your budget, room size, and hotel policies. Quarantine rules often change and are sometimes on short notice, so it is important to understand the hotel cancellation and refund policies before you confirm your booking.
Check the hotel reviews to get feedback from the customer experiences. Ask the right questions. This will help make your decision. Find a focal point between comfort, amenities, and price.
List of Quarantine Hotels in Bangkok
The SHA+ Alternate Quarantine packages include not only accommodation but also full board meals, transportation to the hotel, standby nurses and COVID-19 tests that are conducted by the partner hospital during the quarantine. Here are some of the highly recommended ASQ hotels in Bangkok offering ASQ and Test and Go packages:
Foreign travelers who do not wish to stay in designated Alternative Quarantine or AQ may opt to spend their mandatory quarantine in Golf Quarantine, Yacht Quarantine, and Villa Quarantine accredited by the Thai government, to boost the tourism sector.
Travel Advisory for Thailand
Tourism is vital to the economy of Thailand. The Thai government has reopened the Kingdom of Thailand to foreign visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic with certain restrictions.
It is important to review news about fast-changing developments within the country before you make travel plans. Information is available on this website and on government sites listed below.
Please research your destination of travel so you have a pleasant experience for your stay in Thailand.
List of Countries that may allow Travel to Thailand (Check with your Embassy for Travel Advisory):
- United States citizens should check with the US Department of State for any travel advisory, news, and emergency situations on their website for Thailand Travel Advisory.
- United Kingdom citizens can check for travel restrictions and news on the FDCO website for Foreign Travel Advice Thailand.
- Australian citizens still must obtain government approval to travel to Thailand. News, emergency assistance, or other important information can be found on their government site COVID-19 and travel Thailand and the Australian Embassy Thailand website for Australians in Thailand.
Conclusion
Travel requirements and restrictions for foreigners entering Thailand might slightly vary depending on the country and traveler.
We recommend contacting your local Thai embassy or consulate before making any plans or reservations. You may also leave your questions in the comment section.
Top 20 Questions Asked this Week by our Visitors
Can you do the Test and Go option if flying directly to Phuket?
From May 1 2022, Test & Go and Sandbox are no longer required for vaccinated travelers visiting Phuket. You may enter under the new No Quarantine program starting May 1.
Recommend Alternate Quarantine program hotels in Phuket?
For the unvaccinated travelers, entering the the Alternative Quarantine program, you can find a list of Phuket SHA+/AQ hotels at Agoda.com.
Can I transit to Phuket if I land in Bangkok?
Now that Test & Go, Sandbox, and RT-PCR testing requirements have been removed, travelers under the new No Quarantine program can fly domestically as soon as they land in Thailand.
How do I buy an ATK test for Day-5 testing?
Normally your Day 1 SHA+ hotel will provide you with the ATK test, but you can also purchase an ATK self-test from pharmacies and 7-11’s in Thailand. They cost between 100-150 Thai baht. For the vaccinated travelers who enter Thailand on May 1 onward, ATK testing is optional.
How do I report my Day-5 ATK test?
For travelers who enter Thailand before May 1, 2022, you will take a photo of your test result side-by-side with your passport. You upload your ATK result through the MorChana App. On arrival in Thailand, you need to download and install MorChana:
Does anyone have any theories on when all these requirements will be removed?
There are many changes proposed over the months of May & July, but things change weekly. The current proposal is to remove all restrictions in July. This is not official. Check closer to this time for official correspondence.
Pre-departure PRC won’t be needed anymore from 1st April? Is it official?
Pre-departure RT-PCR tests are no longer needed after April 1 in Thailand. It is prudent to check with your airline or any transit countries to confirm their pre-departure test requirements.
From May 1, pre-departure RT-PCR testing is only required for unvaccinated travelers who do not want to do the 5-day Alternate Quarantine.
Do we still need RT-PCR on arrival after May 1?
No. The change on May 1 is to remove pre-departure RT-PCR tests. You still need to do a test when you arrive in Thailand before May 1.
Does anyone have information on requirements for children under 5 needing to be vaxxed for traveling?
Children aged below 18:
- Vaccination is not required but must travel with parents/legal guardian only
- Not required to present a COVID-19 RT-PCR test result upon arrival
What is the best way to find SHA+ hotels?
You can find listings for SHA+/AQ hotels in all areas at Agoda.
I am quarantining in Bangkok through Test & Go. How do I book my transport and RT-PCR?
Starting May 1, Test & Go is no longer required for vaccinated travelers. You do not need to book private SHA+ approved transport from the airport or an RT-PCR test.
Does my SHA+ package include test & transfer?
If you are unvaccinated, your hotel package should include transport and RT-PCR testing. Check with your hotel before booking.
If your final destination is Phuket or Samui, you will receive your test at the airport and need to book the test yourself at www.thailandpsas.com. Your hotel package needs to only include transport. After you have booked your RT PCR test, it is recommended to send a copy of your receipt to your hotel.
Can I rent a private car/taxi from the airport to the hotel?
Yes. Vaccinated travelers no longer need to quarantine so you can book private transport from the airport to you hotel
Does the hotel provide an ATK test?
Some do. If they do not, you can buy an ATK test from a pharmacy or 7-11 once outside quarantine.
What happens if I test positive on day 1 after a previous covid infection with a recovery certificate?
If your Day 1 test result is positive, the test center or hospital will make all arrangements to admit you to a hospital or suitable hotel (this will be decided on a case-by-case basis). Your expenses need to be covered by your insurance.
Positive Covid cases are assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you test positive on a Day 5 ATK test, you will report to the closest hospital or testing center. Depending on the severity of symptoms, you will be admitted to the hospital or be required to self-isolate in your hotel/accommodation for up to 14 days.
What insurance should I get?
Your insurance needs to offer coverage for a minimum of $10,000 USD and cover medical expenses relating to Covid-19. You can find trusted insurance coverage at AXA Thailand.
What happens after I get my AXA Insurance policy?
After applying for your AXA Insurance, you will receive an email with your policy. You can then upload the Certificate of Insurance into your Thai Pass application.
City Travel Guide
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- 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
- ASQ Hotels in Thailand
- Thailand Elite Visa – long term visa option for Thailand
- How to Travel to Thailand in 2022 – Your Ultimate Guide
Hello,
I have got a question regarding the updated guidelines as of January 9, 2023
>Airline passengers 18 years old or older must provide proof of full vaccination
I have full vaccination, but it was done in October 2021, do I need to get a new vaccine?
Thanks,
Val
Dear Val,
Yes, that is acceptable. You do not need to get a new vaccine.
Thank you.
Hi there, we are looking at coming to Thailand for over 30 days but in 2 stints. We will be doing Bangkok and the north followed by the south a few month later. What kind of VISA do you recommend for this?
Dear Matt,
You can use the 45 days Visa Exemption stamp on each visit. There is no need to get a visa. Please check this information on this page:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-travel-restrictions-for-november-2022
Thank you.
We will travel Thailand this Monday..
What are the needed requirements?
Dear Marfele,
You may find the entry requirements here: https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-entry-requirements-for-october-2022
Thank you.
If you are vaccinated and Travel to Thailand without PCR testing before leaving SA do you still need to do PCR when you arrive in Thailand but you are fully vaccinated?
Dear Deidre,
The latest entry requirements are posted here:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-entry-requirements-for-october-2022
Thank you.
Hi, is there a restriction to travel to Phuket from Malaysia by train? (Travelling from Malaysia to Padang Besar Train Station to Hat Yai Train Station to Phuket train terminal 2). Thanks a lot
Dear Oscar,
For this month, just prepare your vaccination card and passport. On October 1st, restriction will be removed.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi, I’ve read in some of your news that all corona rules fall away from 1 October, that we can travel into the country without having to show a test or certificate. is that right ?
Vikram
Dear Vikram,
Yes. Official statement will be announce by the Gazette on October 1st.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-entry-requirements-for-october-2022
Hello .
It says on some Thai websites that from 1 October no one needs a negative test or to show a corona certificate on arrival in Thailand. Is that right ?
We will arrive on 1 October in Phuket.
Should I be tested as I am not vaccinated?
Dear Albina,
On October 1st, restriction will be removed.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hello.
Should children aged 2 have a negative test ?
Up to what age should children have a test ?
Dear Albina,
If the parents are unvaccinated, children will require too.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-entry-requirements-for-october-2022
Hello again.
Is it okay with an Antigen test taken at the hospital or do we have to take only PCR
Dear Albina,
Yes, It should be professional RAT.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/weekly-updates/thailand-entry-requirements-for-october-2022
Yordmanu, I have a current, one year ‘retirement’ visa extension and have just returned to UK after a 90 day Thailand Pass trip. I’ve booked a one-way flight back to Thailand for the 9th. November – Will I have to buy insurance & will I be allowed to travel back to Thailand on this one-way ticket?
I have an a Thailand address (30 year lease) and a history of travellng back & forth.
Peter
Dear Peter,
Insurance is now an optional. It’s not compulsory but still recommended.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hello.
We will travel to Phuket on 1 October. My husband has a dose of vaccine and has been infected with covid twice. Does he have to prove a negative test or does he have to have proof from the doctor that he has had covid twice and has a vaccine?
I am not vaccinated but have undergone covid 2 times
the children aged 14 and 11 have not been vaccinated, should they have a test before we arrive?
Albina
Dear Albina,
If fully vaccinated, just vaccination certificate and certificate of recovery since he got infected.
For unvaccinated, you need to have negative RT PCR within 72 hours of your arrival. Same procedure with your kids.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I am a Thailand passport holder and returning to Chiang Mai from Kuala Lumpur. What requirements do I need to enter Thailand?
Hi Lia,
Passport and proof of vaccination.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Do you know the phone number of the Thai embassy in Thailand?
Dear Lia,
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
hi, i have 1 question. how about unvaccinated kids age 8-year-old and 4++-year-old?do they need to do pcr test?
Dear Yat,
If you are fully vaccinated , No. If unvaccinated, same procedure with parents.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I’m seeing conflicting info. Some websites say yes or no, regarding that before departing to thailand, one must show a negative pcr test. For the most part, it seems like no, you don’t have to.. but then more reputable sites say yes, people need to.
so which is it? planning to depart in october of 2022
Dear Balrto,
Negative RT PCR is for those unvaccinated.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Is a “supervised RAT travel test” signed and witnessed by a pharmacist in Australia permitted for entry to Thailand?
Dear Nathan,
Yes, it should be a professional RAT.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Me and my friends will fly to Phuket.
Me and my husband have international certificate of vaccination without QR-code on Covid-19. Vaccine is comirnaty (we have two dose and booster) . On website:
https://www.tatnews.org/2022/06/covid-19-vaccine-guide-for-travellers-to-thailand/
The information is that when vaccine comirnaty, the 2nd dose must be after 3 weeks, but in my and husband’s certificate is after 4 weeks (first – 19.05.2022, second – 16.06.2022 and booster is 22.01.2022).
Is this a problem? Do we need to take a test?
Thx You in advance.
Hi Olha,
No, it means 3 weeks after your shot, more than 21 days in valid.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Do I need to purchase health insurance if I’m only staying in Bangkok for 1 day since my destination is the following day when I arrived in Bandkok?
Hi Laosu,
Insurance is optional. Not compulsory but still recommended.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
do the vaccine certificates require to have a qr code? or is that up to the discretion of the airline?
Hi Aaa,
Not really, any proof that you are fully vaccinated will be accepted. If so, then maybe it’s the airlines requirements.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
i will arrive bangkok 17:00, transit to Taipei, Taiwan 12:55 on next day. do i still need to book hotel + insurance and proceed PCR test. I am unvaccinated.
thanks.
Hi Alex,
Insurance is not compulsory but still recommended. If you are unvaccinated, you need a 72 hours negative RT PCR.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
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I have flight 06.10 I’m arrive g to Thailand 07.10. I’m not vaccined is that mean I have to take test 04.10 then is 72h before my arrival or I shuld take tests 05.10 or 06.10?
Hi Ula,
You can do it on 5.10 , validity should be 72 hours upon arrival.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hello, I might be coming to Thailand in the next month or so, coming from China (not a Chinese citizen). I have been vaccinated but my vaccination shows on my phone – is this presentable?
Hi Charles,
Any proof that you are fully vaccinated.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
How long is the Vaccine considered before expiring if I am vaccinated with 2 shots?
Hi Tobias,
Last shot should be not more than 12 months.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
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Is a photo copy or a photo of my covid card ok? I left my original at home so I wouldn’t lose it.
Hi Steve,
Yes, any proof that you are fully vaccinated.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
On your website it says that the test should be done with 72 hours before departure. So is it before departure or arrival? A international flight might take More 30 hours. If there is a delay, 72 hours will easily be passed. If the test is invalid upon arrival, what should be done?
Hi Lily,
Validity should be within 72 hours of arrival.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I receive my PCR test result by email. Do I need to print it out to show upon arrival?
If my result is expired upon arrival, can I do a pcr test I the airport? If so, how much is it?
Thank you.
Hi Lily,
The result should be valid within 72 hours of your arrival, incase you need to repeat again the test.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi,
I was just reading a site through Japan Airlines for Thailand entry from United States, it says as of August 31
1. no test required
2. No quarantine
Is this correct?
Thank you
Jim
Hi Jim,
Yes you’re right, no test required if fully vaccinated. If unvaccinated, 72 hours negative RT PCR.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi!
If I’m unvaccinated I understand that I need to have RT PCR within 72 hours upon arrival, but do I also HAVE to quarantine upon arrival in addition to the test?
Hi Adam,
No quarantine upon arrival if you have negative result.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I have 2 doses of pfizer is it considered fully vaccinated?
I got my 2nd shot last Oct. 2021 and I will be travelling on Aug.3.
Do I need to show RT-PCR negative result ?
Hi Rh,
Yes, 2 doses is fully vaccinated.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I know that for the moment i can enter with test but what are the chances that the thai government will change the rules and make the vaccination obligatory again for 5 octobre?
thanks
Hi Joysi,
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
i am not vaccinated but i will be travelling to thailand on 5 october.
Do I only need a negative covid test to enter thailand?
And what are the chances that the thai government will change the rules and make the vaccination obligatory again?
If so, how long before I should be vaccinated in order to travel safely on the 5th of october?
thanks
Hi Joysi,
Yes, you can still enter even unvaccinated. You just need to have RT PCR within 72 hours upon arrival.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi there, just wondering if transiting in Bangkok (not leaving the airport) on the way to Malaysia if I still need to provide a RT/PCR test? I am not vaccinated. Thanks in advance
Hi Dave,
The unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated travellers without a negative test result within 72 hours of travel is required to follow the public health instructions and guidelines as deemed appropriate by the Health Control officer at the point of arrival.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
A little urgent!
Hi! I am have 2 doses of pfizer vaccine but it has expired 2 months ago, I have read that i am still able to travel in there as thailand do not request for the booster.
Is that correct? Hope someone replies me fast. Thank you ser/madam!
Hi Miles,
Yes, 2 doses is fully vaccinated . Your last shot should not be longer than 12 months, otherwise, you need to get booster.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi !
We are arriving in BKK on the 29th and are not vaccinated or recovered.
I would like to know if we can get vaccinated this week. Is the vaccine already valid or is it necessary, for example, to be vaccinated since 20 days minimum for the vaccine to be valid in Thailand?
Have a good day
Hi Grandjean,
14 days of your vaccination.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
You do not need to be vaccinated to go to Thailand. Just take an official antigen test 72 hours before departure.
Hi, for the insurance policy how many days should I buy if I will be staying in thailand for 5 days?
Hi Karen,
You can get the period of your stay or even 1 week.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi!
How long do we have to be vaccinated for the Covid certificate to be valid?
Hi Grandjean,
Not more than 12 months with your last shot. If so, you can get booster.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi, thank you for your work.
So unvaccinated travelers who got Covid recently in a month can submit a recovery certificate instead of a negative test result to enter Thailand. Is that right that I understand? or must submit a negative test result even though got Covid recently? Also, what is the acceptable date for a recent recovery? Is it 30 days or 40days?
Hi Jin,
If you recovered at covid, you need to get certificate of recovery .
You still need to get a 72 hours negative RT PCR if you are unvaccinated, that is the requirements for unvaccinated traveler.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi!. I’m travelling from the UK to BKK on 30th Aug., 2022. I’m over 60 and had both my vaccination jabs plus a booster shot back in 2021. Is there anything else I need to enter Thailand?. 😀
Hi Paul,
Just vaccination certificate and passport.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
hi iam travelling to Thailand from Kuwait will transit in Bangkok then internal flight to koh samui for 12 days then to Phuket for another 12 days iam not vaccinated please advise with needed documents and when i travel from koh samui to phuket do i need to do PCR?
and it will be undergo quarantine for unvaccinated travellers?
Thanks
Hi Hiba,
For unvaccinated traveler, you need to have negative 72 hours RT PCR.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Nice, Now you can visit and travel in Thailand with your pocket money. But how? It is possible due to the Discount code or promo code of Travel Accommodation Services Provider, Like Klook, Trip com and so many in the Thailand. So You can get Klook Thailand Discount code from here ส่วนลด Klook and save some amount.
Hi Daniel,
Yes, most hotel had their own discount and promotion, you can stay in any hotel you want. You can also check here https://www.agoda.com/search?cid=1897011&city=9395
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi
We are travelling to Phuket Airport and on to hotel in Khao Lak on 25 November from UK for 15 nights. We have had 3 Vaccinations, the latest one December 21. Do we need another one given it will be a year since the last one. What is the longest time since last vaccination to be considered fully vaccinated.
Hi Craig,
It should not last more than 12 months.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi i am planning to visit in thailand next year with my family for a week, do we need to get a visa? Or what are the requirements? Thank you
Hi Juliet,
You can check with this site if you are eligible for visa exemption which means that you can enter Thailand without visa for 30 days. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi Juliet,
You can check this site if you are eligible for visa exemption which means that you can enter Thailand without visa for 30 days. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi, i am traveling to Bangkok 29th of august. I got world travel insurance her in Danmark, please let me know if need to buy any extra insurance. I am fully vaccinated. thanks
Hi Maqsood,
Insurance is not compulsory but highly suggested.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Hi, I am unvaccinated and got Covid 2 weeks ago and gonna visit Thailand in 14days. In this case, recovery certificate can be submitted instead of negative results from ATK or PCR test? Because dead covid virus can be left in the body and some people got still positive results after they got covid. I will flight from Korea.
Hi Jin,
Yes, bring your certificate of recovery.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
Thank you. So do you mean that I can submit a recovery certificate in recent instead of the negative test result? Is that right that I understand?
Hi Jin,
You need to bring the certificate of you recovery so the health representative can check the level status of your infection just incase you get positive result again.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
hi is a booster covid19 vaccine mandatory to enter Thailand?
I’m vaccinated with 1 J&J last Aug 2021 which only needs 1 shot. would this be an issue?
Hello Vans,
If you’re fully vaccinated, you must show proof of vaccination a booster isn’t required for entry at this stage.
Thank you.
thank you mary for this.
I need to transit from BKK to Mumbai in 5 hours gap .Unfortunately,I can’t get thorough check in because I bought different airlines.So,I need to pass the immigration of Thuwaanabumi Air port and collect my luggage and again I need to entry into Department of that airport.Is it ok for me because I will re entry into BKK after 4 days.My trip is tomorrow.
Hi. If i’m travelling with my family from malaysia to thailand and one of my child 12 yr old is not vaccine can my child enter thailand together with us ( already complete vaccine . do she need to perform atk ?
Hello Saiful,
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.
Im fully vaccinated , do i still need to stay at a SHAplus hotel when i visit thailand?
Hi Bell,
You can enter in any hotel you want.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I cannot enter into Thailand within 14th days from tested positive.
Correct?
Thailand Embassy of Japan and Singapore informed me like that.
Hello TK,
As long as you are fully recovered and tested negative after your quarantine period, you can able to travel in Thailand.
For those previously infected with COVID-19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any time after their recovery.
Please be advised that your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery must be shown alongside your single-dose vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
My daughter got covid last Sunday. I have lived in Singapore, and in SIngapore, can go out from 7th day(1st day is positive day) I have a plan to go to Thailand this Sunday.
When I called and asked Thailand embassy in Japan today, embassy officer mentaioned she cannot enter Thailand within14days from positive result tested.. Also it is showing in homepage in Thailand embassy of Japan.
If she with negative and doctor record , she can go in Thailand before 14days?
Hello Kato,
As long as you are fully recovered and tested negative after your quarantine period, you can able to travel in Thailand.
For those previously infected with COVID-19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any time after their recovery.
Please be advised that your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery must be shown alongside your single-dose vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
My daughter got covid last Sunday. I have lived in Singapore, and in SIngapore, can go out from 7th day(1st day is positive day) I have a plan to go to Thailand this Sunday.
When I called and asked Thailand embassy in Japan today, embassy officer mentaioned she cannot enter Thailand within14days from positive result tested.. Also it is showing in homepage in Thailand embassy of Japan.
Hello Kato,
As long as you are fully recovered and tested negative after your quarantine period, you can able to travel in Thailand.
For those previously infected with COVID-19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any time after their recovery.
Please be advised that your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery must be shown alongside your single-dose vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
Hello Do i still need a test 72 hrs before departure if I have 1 of the 2 Covid vaccines and just recovered from Covid? Thank you
Hello Tash,
For those previously infected with COVID-19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any time after their recovery.
Please be advised that your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery must be shown alongside your single-dose vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
Hi, I’m from Malaysia. Yesterday on 1 August 2022 I tested positive for covid-19 by using the RTK-Nasal swab self-test kit. According to Ministry of Health of Malaysia, I only need to quarantine for 7 days since I have taken the 3 dos of the covid-19 vaccine. However, I am required to attend a regional meeting in Bangkok on 15 August 2022. Can I enter Bangkok on the 14 of August since we will be traveling to Bangkok 1 day earlier?
Hello Nor,
Sorry to hear that. Yes, you can still travel to Thailand as long as after you have quarantined you tested negative. And just provide your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery alongside of your vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
I am travelling to Bangkok on 10th August to visit a bank on the 11th August and departing Bangkok on 12th August for UK. I am fully vaccinated in Cambodia with 3 vaccinations. I am a British citizen. Do I require a PCR test before I enter Thailand?
Hello Robert,
Since you are fully vaccinated you don’t need a negative RT-PCR test result. Just provide your proof of vaccination upon arrival, that would be enough.
Thank you.
hi im planning to visit phuket and bangkok , is there a minimum days i have to spend at phuket before going to bangkok ?
Hello Bell,
There’s no minimum days you can stay on each area in Thailand, as long as your visa are still valid you are free to travel around.
Thank you.
Hi,
I have one shot of a two-shot vaccine + a booster (in total 2 shots). The reason I only had one shot the first time is because I had been infected with COVID and therefore according to local regulations one shot was enough. Am I considered fully vaccinated for travel to Thailand?
Hello I,
For those previously infected with COVID-19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any time after their recovery.
Please be advised that your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery must be shown alongside your single-dose vaccination certificate.
Thank you.
Hi Mary,
Thank you for your prompt response. To clear out, I have proof that I was tested positive and then subsequently negative test. The report is in Italian (I live in Italy), but the words “positivo” and “negativo” are pretty clear. The tests were conducted by an accredited private hospital in Milan, Italy. I assume I would be able to use this?
Best,
I
Hello I,
If you can provide the English translation that would be better, but if you only have written in Italian you can still use that.
Thank you.
Hi there, I am from UK. I plan to visit Thailand in mid of August 2022 with my 12 years old son. I had 3 Covid Vaccines but my son hasn’t receive them yet. Does my son need to do Fit to Fly Pro-Antigen Covid test or he doesn’t need to do it? Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
Hello Tidaratt,
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.
Will I be able to enter Thailand with the negative result of PCR Test 72 hrs? The lab has the PCR Test. They said the PCR Test and the RT-PCR Test is the same thing.
Hello Usanee,
The RT-PCR test and PCR test are different, however, any of those are accepted as long as it was issued by a certified Clinic or Hospital, containing personal information of the travelers and information of the vaccine (name, batch number, dates).
Thank you.
I have an appointment with Medical facility in Bangkok, for yearly medical checkups at the end of August 2020. I have already took COVID 19 full vaccination (1st, 2nd and booster). My visa will stamped on arrival at the air port since my country is not in the list Thai visa except countries. So what else required from?
Hello Assefa,
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.
Thank you.
I am from Kuwait, I am a two-dose restaurant and I have health insurance. Do I need anything else to enter Thailand?
Hello Nael,
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.
Thank you.
Hi, may I know what’s the procedure if foreigners get COVID during their stay in Thailand?
Hello J,
Anyone who tests positive, regardless of whether they have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days, are required to quarantine at their own expense for 10-14 days or possibly longer depending on their situation and under the direction of public health officials.
Thank you.
Hi, do you need to be vaccinated to enter Thailand? Or is a PCR test acceptable when taken 3 days before arriving?
Hello Eliana,
Full vaccination is not mandatory to enter Thailand, however, if you provide your proof of vaccination, you won’t need to present a negative PCR test.
A negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result must be issued within 72 hours before departure.
Thank you.
I need to make a trip to Thailand in early October for business meetings with our local office as well as clients in Bangkok. Since the trip is not for tourism purposes, do I need to get a visa (U.S. passport holder traveling from the U.S.)
Hello Dawn,
If you’ll stay less than 30 days in Thailand, you don’t need to apply for a visa since U.S Passport holders are entitled for 30 days visa exemption.
Thank you.
Hi. I m planning to travel to Thailand in September/October.
I have 2 sinovac shots that are confirmed in a local covid19 vaccination card in English incl. Batch numbers etc but I don’t have the yellow WHO vaccination certificate booklet.
Is my local certificate valid or do I need the yellow WHO booklet?
Thanks a lot and kind regards
Thomas
Hello Thomas,
You don’t need a yellow booklet, just provide the proof of your vaccination given by your country.
Thank you.
Hi , I am planning to travel to Thailand in October for 1 week . I have received the Johnson and Johnson single dose covid vaccine. Do I have to get a booster shot to or am I considered vaccinated
Hello Naomi,
Travelers to Thailand, foreign and Thai, are considered fully vaccinated if they get their second dose of a 2-dose vaccine no less than 14 days before their travel date to Thailand also if they get a single-dose vaccine no less than 14 days before their travel date to Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi I am a U.K. citizen I am fully vaccinated plus had a 3 rd booster jab in December 2021 , I am planing to go to thailand in October 2022 , for 2 weeks am I considered fully vaccinated or would I need a 4 th booster vaccination
Thanks in advance
Hello Eddie,
Travelers to Thailand are considered fully vaccinated if they have already a 2-dose of vaccine.
Thank you.
Hi Eddie,
Yes, 2 doses is fully vaccinated.
Thank you
May I ask Children under 18 without vaccinated who are traveling with vaccinated parents can enter to Thailand?
Yes they can. Thailand has no COVID restrictions anymore.
Dear,
I am French citizen, I plan to come from 08/08 to Thailand:
– Do I need visa or there is a 30 days exemption for French citizen ?
– In case there is a Visa exemption, do I need to register somewhere or I just need to show up at the customs ?
Thank you
Hello Quentin,
France Passport holders 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. The visa will be stamp by the Immigration officer on the day you have arrived in Thailand.
Thank you.
Hi Quentin,
Check here if you are eligible for visa exemption, https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement
Thank you
Do you have to book a SHA hotel on first night if your already vaccinated?
Hello Timmy,
If you are fully vaccinated, you don’t need a hotel booking confirmation just provide a proof of your vaccination.
Thank you.
Hi Timmy,
You can stay in any hotel of you choice.
Thank you
Hi I am fully vaccinated 2 dose with moderna
But it is 1 year ago already since I got my second dose.
I do not have booster.
Do I need booster to enter Thailand now?
Hi Marc,
Yes, last shot should not more than 12 months.
For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf
I am considering booking an airbnb in Phuket but have concerns about legality. I am seeing mix reviews online stating that it is illegal to book villas in Thailand for less than 30 days. Can you please clarify if it will be legal to book a villa in Phuket for 5 days or less. The villa is listed on Airbnb website.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43272871?adults=6&children=0&infants=0&check_in=2023-05-20&check_out=2023-05-23&source_impression_id=p3_1658235414_A4%2B4qyfIvFCIfYDo
Dear Rochelle,
When you come to Thailand, you are allowed to stay in a hotel, hostel, villa or private residence such as house or condo.
Thank you.
I live in HK and will have a flight to Australia and transit in Thailand. I am not vaccinated. Do i have to do test? Thank you
Hi M,
Yes, for unvaccinated you need 72 hours RT PCR .
Thank you
Hi,
Do I still have to fill up and get the Thai Pass and purchase USD10,000 covid coverage as of today 19 July 2022? Fyi, I am from Malaysia.
Hi Norida,
Thailand Pass was no longer required, no need to apply. Insurance is not compulsory but highly recommended, better to get for security.
Thank you
Is 2time vaccination sinovac aprroved in Thailand ？