Summary of the June Entry Requirements to Thailand; Thailand Pass no longer required for Thai nationals

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Thailand Travel Updates as of May 27, 2022

• Starting June 1, 2022, Thailand Pass is no longer required for Thai nationals but will remain to be required for all foreign travelers to Thailand.
• Starting June 1, 2022, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated foreign travelers can apply for the No Quarantine Thailand Pass by submitting an RT-PCR test or professional Antigen test result when applying for Thailand Pass. The Quarantine program has been abolished.
• For up-to-date information and weekly updates regarding current Thailand travel restrictions, please visit the Weekly Updates for Thailand Travel Restrictions.
• YouTube Video showing you how to apply for the Thai Pass:
  Instructional Video for Thailand Pass Application
• Before you apply for Thailand Pass, we highly recommend purchasing your COVID travel insurance and book 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

Summary of Entry Requirements to Thailand

Foreign nationals arriving in Thailand by air and by land from 1 June 2022 onwards are required to register on Thailand Pass with details, as follows;

1. Fully Vaccinated Persons must :

• Register on Thailand Pass
• Attach passport and certificate of vaccination
• Attach proof of insurance with at least 10,000 USD coverage for medical treatments in Thailand (COVID-19 test, both prior to and after arriving in Thailand, is no longer required)

Please be advised that children aged under 18 who travel with fully vaccinated parents will be automatically granted the same entry scheme as their parents. There is no need to take any COVID test. Children are still required to have insurance coverage. Children must also obtain Thailand Pass under their parent’s application.

* Foreign nationals can also use their Thai social security or certifying letter from employer/agency/company in place of insurance.

2. Unvaccinated / Not Fully Vaccinated Persons must :

• Register on Thailand Pass
• Attach passport and COVID-19 RT-PCR test or Professional Antigen test result issued within 72 hours before traveling (must attach on Thailand Pass application only)
• Attach proof of insurance with at least 10,000 USD coverage for medical treatments in Thailand

* Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated travelers who wish to be exempted from quarantine must attach in their Thailand Pass application, a negative RT-PCR test or Professional Antigen test result issued within 72 hours before travel to Thailand. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated children aged 6 – 17 who travel with unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated parents must also obtain a COVID test. However, children aged under 6 years old do not have to attach any COVID test result.

* Please be advised that, starting 1 June 2022, the mandatory quarantine option (AQ scheme) is no longer granted.

* Foreign nationals can also use their Thai social security or certifying letter from employer/agency/company in place of insurance.

Additional Information:

* Starting 1 June 2022, Thailand Pass QR Code will be automatically issued within 1 to 2 hours once you have completed your registration. Please note that your entry to Thailand is not determined solely by the Thailand Pass QR Code, but also by the validity of your documents attached therein.

* Applicants can use their approved Thailand Pass QR Code to enter Thailand on a different date of arrival if the new date of arrival is within 7 days before or after the original date of arrival as indicated on the QR Code (no need to re-apply or modify your application). Please note that applicants (non-Thai) are required to show proof of insurance for medical treatments in Thailand for the entire duration of their revised travel itinerary. Further note that each Thailand Pass QR Code can be used only once.

Important Notes:

* Application on Thailand Pass is free of charge.

• The official website of the Thailand Pass system is https://tp.consular.go.th/

Following reports that a number of applicants have received FAKE and SCAM emails, please be informed and advised of the following: 

• DO NOT respond or click on any attached links in the emails
• Emails from Thailand Pass regarding your applications will only be sent out from one official account ([email protected])
• The Thailand Pass system will not ask for any personal information nor request applicants to amend the application by email.  
• Please note that all registration processes are done solely on the Thailand Pass website only.  

Best COVID Insurance for Thailand Pass

Foreigners are required to possess a COVID Insurance as part of the Thailand Pass and entry requirements for Thailand Pass. The minimum medical coverage must be at least 10,000 USD.

You may use your own health insurance or purchase insurance from your own country, however, for the best COVID insurance for the Thailand Pass it is recommended to purchase from an insurance company in Thailand such as AXA Insurance Thailand to make sure that you meet the requirement in obtaining the Thailand Pass successfully. 

• Your AXA certificate of insurance will expressly state that it covers at least 20,000 USD medical expenses including COVID-19. The AXA Thailand medical coverage is greater than the minimum requirement of 10,000 USD. It will also state that the certificate is issued for the purpose of the Thailand Pass application. 
• The AXA Sawasdee Thailand provides a one-page certificate of insurance which is perfect for the Thailand Pass application since the system will only allow one-page document to be uploaded.
• Your insurance letter or certificate will also contain the policy number and date of effectivity or start date. 
• The AXA Insurance policy must be effective before or on the date of arrival and during your entire length of stay. AXA Thailand COVID insurance does not have a waiting period compared to other insurance providers.

To purchase AXA Thailand Insurance; the most reliable insurance that has never had any problem with the Thailand Pass application, please click the link below:
https://www.siam-legal.com/axa-insurance

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Recommended Hotels in Bangkok

To assist travelers in planning their trip to Thailand, we have compiled a list of highly recommended Bangkok Hotels:

• The Okura Prestige Bangkok
• Park Hyatt Bangkok
• DoubleTree by Hilton
• Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
• The Landmark Bangkok
• Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
• Carlton Hotel Bangkok
• The Continent Hotel Asok
• Bangkok Marriott Marquis
• Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit 
• Hyatt Place Sukhumvit 
• Shangri-La Bangkok
• Anantara Riverside Bangkok
• Vie Hotel Bangkok
• Millennium Hilton Bangkok
• Avani+ Riverside Bangkok
• Le Meridien Bangkok
• Lebua at State Tower
• Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
• Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok

Recommended Hotels in Phuket

To assist travelers in planning their trip to Thailand, we have compiled a list of highly recommended hotels in Phuket: 

• The Marina Phuket Hotel
• Naina Resort and Spa
• Patong Resort Hotel
• Crest Resort and Pool Villas
• Baan Laimai Beach Resort
• Andamantra Resort and Villa Phuket
• Andakira Hotel
• Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa
• The Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa
• Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa
• Deevana Patong Resort and Spa
• Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
• Baan Yuree Resort and Spa
• The Nature Phuket
• The Blue Hotel
• Rawai Palm Beach Resort
• Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
• Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach 
• Navatara Phuket Resort 
• Kalima Resort & Spa

Thailand Elite Visa for 5, 10 or 20 Years

Do you want to stay in Thailand for 5 to 20 years with VIP treatment? The Thailand Elite Visa program is the best fit for you. The Thai Elite Visa is one of the special Thai visas aimed for digital nomads, retirees, business people, investors, high-income individuals, and families looking to move to Thailand. Siam Legal International is an authorized sales and service agent of Thailand Elite visa with years of experience and an exemplary reputation. 

So, here are the benefits of being a Thailand Elite member and visa holder:

• 5, 10, or 20 years multiple entry visa
• Exclusive departure and arrival lounges in Thailand’s airports
• Special immigration lanes for expedited arrival and departure
• VIP limousine pick-up and transfer from the airport to your hotel, vice versa
• Assistance in government transactions, including the 90-day reporting and processing of driver’s license
• Assistance in processing bank account with local currency
• Elite Personal Assistant to help in whatever tasks or concerns you need to address while in Thailand
• Exclusive discounts in participating establishments, including King Power duty-free
• Exclusive add-ons to services in spas, culinary institutions and golf courses
• Complementary medical checkup

Siam Legal Visa and Thailand Pass Assistance

Package 1: 200 USD (Visa + Thailand Pass)

• Visa Consultation
• Extensive checklist of required documents
• Assistance in Thai e-visa application (non-immigrant O marriage visa and 60-day TR visa)
• Assistance in Thailand Pass application
• 2 to 3 weeks process
• Our offer is available in the US, UK, and Canada visa applications only

Package 2: 100 USD (Thailand Pass)

• Consultation with our Immigration Specialist
• Extensive checklist of required documents
• Assistance in Thailand Pass application (including Visa holders and Visa Exemption)
• 5 to 10 days processing time
• Available in eligible countries only
• Available for Thai and foreign nationals
• For Test & Go, Sandbox, and Quarantine programs

For the latest information, weekly updates, and guide on How To Travel to Thailand in 2022, you may check this page here:

https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-travel-restrictions-updates