Thailand Travel Restrictions for May 2023
- Travelers entering Thailand are not required to show Proof of Vaccination or COVID-19 test results. All travelers can freely travel to Thailand without any COVID restriction.
- Travelers are not required to obtain Thailand Pass or Certificate of Entry (COE). There is no need to download any mobile app.
- Travel Insurance is still highly recommended when you travel to Thailand.
- Travel Insurance is mandatory for travelers whose next country of destination requires them to perform an RT-PCR test in Thailand prior to traveling to the said country. The validity of insurance must cover the duration of stay in Thailand +7 days.
- 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:
- Buy your Travel 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
1. Passport and Thai Visa
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for 15 to 90 days.
Under the Visa Exemption program, the length of stay per visit will be 30 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, Hong Kong, 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, Vietnam and the USA.
Under the Visa On Arrival program, the length of stay per visit will be 15 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may apply for a VOA at the airport: 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 cost for these countries.
In addition, passport holders of the following countries/ territories may enter Thailand without a visa under a bilateral agreement: Cambodia (15 days), Myanmar (15 days), Lao PDR. (30 days, Macau (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Russia (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 (not required)
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.
- Travelers entering Thailand are not required to show Proof of Vaccination or COVID-19 test results. All travelers can freely travel to Thailand without any COVID restriction.
- Travelers are not required to obtain Thailand Pass or Certificate of Entry (COE). There is no need to download any mobile app.
3. Buy Travel Insurance for Thailand (optional)
For health security, foreign travelers should buy Travel Insurance when traveling to Thailand or Asia, in general.
However, the travel Insurance is mandatory for travelers whose next country of destination requires them to perform an RT-PCR COVID test in Thailand prior to traveling to the said country such as China. The validity of insurance must cover the duration of stay in Thailand plus extra 7 days.
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; please click the link below:
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.
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Pattaya is one of the most well-known destinations in Thailand for foreigners and it’s reasonable because of there’s no other places like this one. The fascinating port city is full of accommodation enough for you to enjoy your leisurely daytime and packed with various entertaining wild spots enough for you to enjoy your crazy night life there. As if that’s not enough, there are plenty of trendy hotels that will provide you an unforgettable experience. Check out these trending hotels in Pattaya.
How to Stay in Thailand for 5 to 20 Years
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Privileges of Thailand Elite include:
- Multiple entry Visa valid for 5 to 20 years
- VIP assistance on arrival and departure at the airport
- Expedited immigration and passport control processing
- Exclusive arrival and departure VIP lounge
- Immigration services such as 90-day reporting
- Assistance in processing driver’s license and opening a bank account
Should you choose Siam Legal as your official agent for applying Thailand Elite visa, we do not charge any agent fee and we also offer exclusive benefits such as:
- 24/7 VIP phone number provided by Siam Legal
- 1-Night Free Hotel Stay and Food Vouchers at Marriott Hotels in Bangkok, Phuket and Samui (value 9,000 THB)
- 2 hours of legal consultation with our legal advisor (value 10,000 THB)
- 2 hours of immigration consultation (value 6,000 THB)
- Free Notary Public service (one document, one-time value 3,000 THB)
- Free Bank Account Opening Service (value 5,000 THB)
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Apply for Tourist and Non-Immigrant E-Visa
Travelers may apply for the Thailand visa through the online portal. The online visa application is open to the type of visas such as 60-day Tourist Visa (TR), 6 months tourist visa (METV), 90-day Non Immigrant Visas and 1 Year Non Immigrant visas. The e-visa application process will take from 2 to 4 weeks depending on the Thai Embassy or Consulate. The application fee will be paid by credit card and the e-visa will be sent to the applicant through email. The online application is only available to countries listed below and the applicant must be currently located in that country or territory.
Applicants may apply for the Thai visa at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
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