Thailand Entry Requirements for October 2022


Travel to Thailand October 2022

Thailand Entry Requirements for October 2022

  • Starting October 1, 2022 travelers entering Thailand are no longer required to show Proof of Vaccination or COVID-19 test result. All travelers can freely travel to Thailand.
  • Travel Insurance is still highly recommended when you travel to Thailand.
  • Before you travel to Thailand, you should buy your travel insurance for your protection to cover your entire trip to Thailand and book your hotel stay to get the best deals and rates:
  • Travelers may join our Facebook Group to ask questions, get help and read the latest developments: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtoenterthailand

1. Passport and Thai Visa

Starting October 1, 2022 until March 31, 2023, travelers will be allowed to stay for 30 days or 45 days without prior approval of a Thai visa.

During this period, the length of stay per visit will be 45 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may enter Thailand under a tourist Visa Exemption scheme: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UAE, UK, Ukraine, and the USA.

Also, during this period, the length of stay per visit will be 30 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may apply for a VOA: Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, and Vanuatu.  The visa fee of 2,000 THB will remain the same for these countries.

In addition, passport holders of the following countries/ territories may enter Thailand without a visa under a bilateral agreement: Cambodia (14 days), Myanmar (14 days), Hong Kong (30 days), Lao PDR. (30 days, Macau (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Russia (30 days and VOA), Vietnam (30 days), Argentina (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Chile (90 days), Korea (ROK) (90 days), and Peru (90 days).

Note: Please make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months or check with your airline for the passport validity requirement.

2. Proof of Vaccination or COVID Test

Starting October 1, 2022, travelers may freely travel to Thailand. It is no longer required to possess Proof of Vaccination or a pre-departure COVID test.

Note: Travelers must check with their airlines the travel requirements in case they have a transit in a third country before arriving in Thailand.

3. Buy Travel Insurance for Thailand

Foreign travelers should buy Travel Insurance when traveling to Thailand or Asia, in general.

You may use your own health insurance purchased from your own country or it is recommended to purchase from an insurance company in Thailand such as AXA Insurance Thailand.

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

COVID Travel Insurance Thailand
 

Free 5G SIM card for AXA Sawasdee Thailand Policy Holders

You can get a free dtac 5G sim card upon arrival at the Thailand international airport. You will just have to show your AXA Sawasdee Thailand policy at the dtac counter found in any international airports in Thailand.

Free dtac 5G SIM card

5G SIM Special Privileges:

  • Free 20 MB data (2 baht/MB for excess)
  • Free 5-baht call credit for calls to dtac numbers
  • Local SMS at 3 baht/SMS/number
  • Calls to any networks in Thailand at 0.99 baht/minute
  • Dial 00400 to international call at a special price
  • Plus! Free 8GB data for 24 hours

4. Hotel Booking or Proof of Address

Foreigners arriving in Thailand are normally required to provide an address in Thailand. Travelers may provide private accommodation such as a house or apartment. Travelers who opted to stay in hotels must book a hotel in advance.

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

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

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

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  • VIP assistance on arrival and departure at the airport
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  • Assistance in processing driver’s license and opening a bank account

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For the latest information, 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

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