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Test and Go 2022 Starts Tomorrow February 1, 2022

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Test and Go Resumes

Test and Go Thailand Pass Requirements

1. Eligible Countries/Territories

  • Test and Go is available to travelers from all countries and territories.

2. Vaccination

  • Travelers 18 years of age and above must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Thailand or WHO at least 14 days before departure.
  • Recovered persons with 1 dose of vaccination (received after infection). Must provide a medical certificate as proof of full recovery.
  • Travelers below 18 years of age are not required to be fully vaccinated and must travel with a parent or legal guardian. 
  • Children 12 to 17 years will be allowed to travel unaccompanied by a parent/guardian if they have received at least one dose of vaccine.

3. Insurance with minimum coverage of 50,000 USD for medical expenses including COVID 19.

*Thais and foreigners under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.

  • It is recommended that travelers make sure to check the small print of any COVID-19 insurance policy before purchasing. Ultimately, the policy should cover the cost of treatment and other medical expenses associated with being infected with COVID-19, including in-patient hospitalization, hospital isolation, hotel isolation, or related quarantine. 
  • The insurance policy should also cover the whole duration that travelers are planning to stay in Thailand. You may add extra days as a precautionary measure in the event that the traveler’s second swab test result in returns as positive.

4. Fully paid SHA+ or AQ Hotel reservation confirmation for Day 1 and Day 5

  • On Day 1, reservation includes accommodation, RT-PCR test, and airport transfer
  • On Day 5, reservation includes accommodation and RT-PCR test. 
  • Travelers can book 2 different hotels for the accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5. However, on both Day 1 and Day 5, you must stay within the room for the RT-PCR test result.

*The second RT-PCR test will not be required if the traveler’s length of stay is less than 5 nights or his/her scheduled international departure date out of Thailand is on Day 5 or before. For example, if the traveler plans to stay in Thailand for 3 days, then he/she does not have to undergo the second RT-PCR test, but he/she must leave for another country immediately. However, whether the traveler will be required to take another RT-PCR test depends on the airline and the final international destination.

*For travelers arriving at Phuket Airport, the RT-PCR tests must be booked separately at www.thailandpsas.com

**For travelers arriving at Bangkok Airport and Samui Airport, the RT-PCR tests will be booked directly to your Test and Go Hotel.

How  to Enter Thailand under Test and Go Program

1. Apply for Thailand Pass

For the new applications for Thailand Pass Test and Go Program 2022, you can apply via: https://tp.consular.go.th/

*The system will reopen for new Test and Go applications from February 1, 2022 (09.00 Hrs. Thailand Time)

Documents Required for Registration:

  • Passport
  • Vaccination Certificate or Recovery Certificate
  • Insurance Certificate (with minimum coverage of 50,000 USD for medical expenses including COVID-19)
  • Hotel Confirmation Letter (fully paid SHA+ or AQ Hotel reservation)
  • Flight reservation (domestic transfer is allowed in Bangkok to Samui and Phuket with flight number PGxxxx)
  • Thai Visa (if required)

It is recommended to apply for the Thailand Pass at least 7 days before traveling to Thailand to avoid any problems in case of delay in processing the application.

** Travelers who have been issued a Thailand Pass under Test and Go Program (before the temporary suspension) are not required to re-apply. Your Test and Go Thailand Pass will remain valid. Please scan the QR code to determine the date you must enter Thailand.

2. Get a COVID Test

  • Travelers are required to undergo a COVID 19 RT-PCR test with a negative result issued within 72 hours before departure to Thailand. 

*Some airlines may require that the actual test is taken within 72 hours before the flight.

  • In case of a positive RT-PCR result, the traveler must have a medical certificate stating that you have fully recovered from COVID-19 between 14 to 90 days before the travel date. 
  • Children aged 6 and below, are not required to undergo a pre-departure RT-PCR test if traveling with their parents.

3. Do the 1st RT-PCR Test on the Day of Arrival

  • Travelers must undergo 1st RT-PCR test at the airport, hotel, or designated venue and wait for the result in the hotel room. Both adults and children are required to undergo the COVID test.
  • If the result is negative, you are allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand and undergo the 2nd RT-PCR test on Day 5.
  • If the result is positive, you will be referred for appropriate medical treatment in accordance with Thailand’s Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558 (2015). The medical expenses must be covered by the required insurance for foreign travelers, or national healthcare coverage for Thais and eligible foreign expatriates. Some insurance companies may not cover your hotel isolation expenses.

4. Do the 2nd RT-PCR Test on Day 5

  • Travelers must undergo the 2nd RT-PCR test at the hotel or designated venue and wait for the result in the hotel room.
  • If the result is negative, you are allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand. 
  • If the result is positive, you will be referred for appropriate medical treatment in accordance with Thailand’s Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558 (2015). The medical expenses must be covered by the required insurance for foreign travelers, or national healthcare coverage for Thais and eligible foreign expatriates. Some insurance companies may not cover your hotel isolation expenses.

*All travelers must download and install the MorChana application, set it on at all times for the COVID-19 precautionary measures, and to record the result on Day 5-6 in the application.

Where to Stay in Bangkok

Where to Stay in Pattaya

Where to Stay in Phuket

Where to Stay in Samui

COVID Insurance for Thailand

Based on experience, the common problem for Thailand Pass applications being rejected is that some insurance policies are not properly worded. Your COVID-19 insurance must expressly state that it covers up to 50,000 USD medical expenses including COVID-19 while in Thailand. You may use your own health insurance or purchase insurance from your own country, however, 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. 

Some common problems with insurance documents submitted during the Thailand Pass process that will cause an application to be denied:

  1. Wrong coverage date. The policy must be effective before or on the date of arrival and during your entire length of stay.
  2. Your certificate of insurance must expressly state that it covers up to 50,000 USD medical expenses including COVID-19.
  3. Your insurance letter or certificate must contain the policy number and date of effectivity or start date.

To purchase 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

COVID Travel Insurance Thailand

Apply for Thailand Pass as Easy as Possible

The Thailand Pass is required for both Thai and foreign nationals to enter Thailand. It is free of charge to obtain a Thailand Pass.

Travelers must also be aware that proper preparation is the key to the approval of their Thailand Pass application. Please do your application at least 2 to 3 weeks before your departure date. Don’t leave it for the last minute.

In case you are experiencing difficulty with the Thailand Pass system, you could also avail the professional services of Siam Legal International, a law firm in Thailand that will help you in your Thailand Pass registration and therefore make it easy for you to get to the Land of Smiles.

Siam Legal Visa and Thailand Pass Assistance

Package 1: 200 USD (Visa + Thailand Pass)

  • Online 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
  • 3 to 4 weeks process
  • Available in the US, UK, and Canada visa applications only

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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 7 days process
  • Available for Thai and foreign nationals

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

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

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