Travel to Thailand from the US

Are you an American citizen planning to travel to Thailand?

There are millions of travelers that travel to Thailand every year, and American citizens contribute largely to that given number.

Though with the decrease in numbers of travelers visiting the country in the current year (2021), Thailand has been, still, one of the top tourist destinations among Asian countries, and the influx of travelers are still ongoing even with the pandemic and with the presence of restrictions set by the country.

Thailand Travel Restrictions for US Citizens

If you are a US citizen and one is planning to travel to Thailand, here is some of the information that one might need to know before traveling.

Sandbox Program for Vaccinated US Citizens

The USA is included in the list of countries that are allowed to travel and stay in Thailand through Sandbox programs. Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States are allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine. Travelers are only required to stay in a SHA+ hotel or sandbox hotel for at least 7 nights. They can enter Thailand under Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Sandbox programs. American citizens who are residing in other countries outside the US are also eligible to enter Thailand under the Sandbox Programs.

Reduced Quarantine Requirements

Fully vaccinated American citizens who are arriving in Bangkok must spend 7 days in quarantine in a State Quarantine or Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facility. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers are required to stay in mandatory quarantine for at least 10 days before they will be allowed to travel to other provinces in Thailand.

NOTE: At present, there is no official confirmation of reported news that quarantine requirements will be removed for travelers from certain countries such as the US from 1 November 2021. We will publish updates about Thailand’s entry requirements as soon as they are officially confirmed.

Entry Requirements to Enter Thailand from the US

Thailand Visa Exemption for Americans

The country, the United States of America is included in the list for Visa Exemption to travel to Thailand. It means that passport holders that will travel to Thailand for tourism purposes do not need a visa to enter the country, but they are only allowed to stay for a maximum of 30 days.

Thailand Visa for US Citizens

For Americans who wish to stay longer than 30 days or travel to Thailand for purposes other than tourism such as retirement, visiting Thai wife and family, education, business, or employment, you may apply for non-immigrant visas.

Siam Legal International law firm offers various Thailand Visa services for travelers from the US, you may check our services through our website at: https://usa.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/

Requirements for US Citizens to Enter Thailand

Due to the pandemic, the Kingdom of Thailand has been implementing strict safety measures for travelers who will enter Thailand. The requirements may vary depending on your nationality, so, take note that the following requirements are for American citizens:

Thailand Pass
Health Declaration Form or T8 Health Form
Downloaded and registered Thailand Plus App
A passport with a minimum of 6 months validity
Proof of booked and purchased flight/return travel
COVID-19 Insurance for emergency treatments with coverage of a minimum of $50,000
Medical Certificate Document showing a negative result less. The test must be taken within 72 hours before the trip.
Proof of booked and paid accommodation and required RT-PCR tests at ASQ hotels or SHA+ Sandbox Hotels.
Proof of Vaccination. From vaccines that are approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) or the World Health Organization (WHO).

COVID-19 Insurance

COVID-19 Travel Insurance with a coverage minimum of $50,000 is required by Thailand upon entering the country. Insurance is required for the purpose of the safety of the travelers in case of an emergency situation that will happen within the country.

Emergency situations include COVID-19 situations, in case a traveler is positive of the virus. It will cover the expenses, from the cost of medicines, treatments, professional care to the transports of a traveler needing medical assistance.

Note that all insurance does not offer the same coverage, some of the health insurance that can be offered is without the COVID-19 insurance at all. So, if one is to purchase insurance make sure that the following coverage is included:

The coverage of insurance must be at least $50,000.
The coverage must include covering the worst possible cases, like death.
The coverage must include covering unexpected events like missing flight schedules, or loss of baggage and situations alike due to COVID-19.

There are numerous insurance companies that offer insurance covering COVID-19 emergency situations, but if one is looking for the best one, AXA Sawasdee Thailand is one of the best COVID-19 insurance there is in Thailand, one that is recommended to travelers.

AXA Sawasdee checks out all the coverages that the COVID-19 insurance must have and they even give travelers options of packages that cater to other coverage that a traveler might need.

Airlines and Flights Available

Flights from the United States to Thailand are available from numerous airlines. The following airlines are operating and are available for travelers to book flights from the United States to Thailand:

EVA Air
All Nippon Airlines
Emirates
Lufthansa
Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
Japan Airlines
Singapore Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Applying for a Thailand Pass in the US

In order to enter Thailand, US travelers must obtain a Thailand Pass QR code. This QR code will allow the traveler to enter Thailand on a specific date and flight details. The traveler must apply for the Thailand Pass at least 5 to 7 working days prior to the intended date of travel to avoid delays if problems arise during the course of the application.

The first part of the application is to register online by filling out your personal details and uploading supporting documents such as a copy of your passport, a copy of the valid visa (if any), and COVID-19 travel insurance. You will have to select among the 3 options presented on the web portal.

After you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email with your Thailand Pass QR code if your application got approved. It will take 24 to 48 hours or less than 24 hours to receive the approval email.

The application for the Thailand Pass is free-of-charge. However, should the applicant needs any assistance, you may visit www.siam-legal.com/thailand-pass.