TAT: Thailand enforces 'fully reopened' entry rules!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to clarify that Thailand will continue to welcome all travelers under the old policy of full opening to international tourists that was introduced on October 1, 2022.
Latest news: Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health has canceled the entry rules regarding vaccination certificates with immediate effect.
There has been an important update on the new Covid-19 entry rules that will apply from January 9, 2023. Unvaccinated tourists can fly to Thailand without being refused by the airline. However, they must then undergo a PCR test upon arrival.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has sent instructions to all airlines around the world for the new Covid entry rules, which will apply to all flights landing in Thailand. The rules take effect on Monday, January 9, 2023.
Entry rules Thailand as of July 1, 2022
As of July 1, almost all travel restrictions for traveling to Thailand have been lifted. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated foreign tourists can travel to Thailand.
Thailand's entry conditions from July 1, 2022
The following entry rules for Thailand will be in effect from July 1, 2022. There are specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date.
CCSA: Thailand Pass and mandatory travel medical insurance will be abolished as of July 1
Thailand Pass registration and mandatory Covid-19 insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 10.000 will be abolished from July 1, said Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration. He said these decisions were made at today's CCSA meeting.
Entry requirements for Thailand from June 1, 2022
Traveling to Thailand? The following rules are effective as of June 1, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date.
BREAKING: Further relaxation of Thailand Pass for international arrivals from June 1, 2022
From June 1, foreign tourists only need to provide essential information to obtain the Thailand Pass. From that date, this will be automatically generated without waiting time.
Any changes (easing) to the current Thailand Pass requirement for international travelers will be reviewed at the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) panel meeting on May 20.
Thailand Pass will be abolished in 2 steps: First for returning Thai and then for foreigners
The Ministry of Health wants to cancel the registration of Thailand Pass for international arrivals. If approved, the measure will first apply to returning Thai citizens, after which it will be extended to foreign travelers.
The following entry rules for Thailand are effective from May 1, 2022. There are different requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated or/not fully vaccinated travellers.
BuZa: New travel advice for Thailand
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just published a new travel advice for Thailand. The travel advice has been adjusted in response to the relaxed entry conditions as of 1 May.
Thai authorities yesterday approved the termination of the PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from May 1, 2022. Two new entry regimes have also been introduced, specifically adapted for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.
The Thailand Pass website https://tp.consular.go.th/home has just been updated with the news that they will be accepting applications from April 29 under the new rules which will come into effect on May 1.
The Test & Go program for vaccinated travelers who want to go to Thailand for a holiday will expire on May 1. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced this today.
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will make a decision on Friday about any further relaxation of the Covid entry conditions. A shorter quarantine period for unvaccinated foreign tourists and changes to testing policy are on the table.
Good news for Thailand visitors who are looking for an English-language insurance statement for the Thailand Pass of at least US $ 20.000 for the duration of their stay in Thailand.
Thailand Pass now more flexible: valid 7 days earlier or later than original entry date
On the Thailand Pass website (https://tp.consular.go.th) you can now read that you can use a Thailand Pass a lot more flexibly. You can now use an approved Thailand Pass QR code to enter Thailand on a different date.
$20.000 insurance for the Thailand Pass (FAQ)
Although we have covered the subject many times here, questions keep pouring in in the form of comments or reader questions about the $50.000 insurance requirement for the Thailand Pass QR code and especially where to get this insurance,