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Latest Covid-19 travel rules for Thailand

In a meeting on 22 April 2022, the Thai government agreed to further easing of the entry rules for Thailand. The new rules came into effect on 1 May 2022. There are differences depending on whether you are vaccinated against Covid or not:

Vaccinated travellers
From 1 May 2022, fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to undergo a Covid test on arrival. On arriving in Thailand, visitors are allowed entry and are free to travel anywhere in the country. Please note that visitors must still apply in advance for a Thailand Pass. This requires you to show your Covid-19 vaccination certificate and an insurance policy with a minimum coverage equivalent to US$10,000 (reduced from US$20,000).
Since 1 April 2022, vaccinated travellers do not require a pre-departure RT-PCR test before flying to Thailand.

Unvaccinated travellers
International travellers who are unvaccinated (or not fully vaccinated) will also no longer be required to undergo a Covid test on arrival. However, unvaccinated travellers must register for a Thailand Pass with a 5-day hotel booking together with an insurance policy with a minimum coverage equivalent to US$10,000 (reduced from US$20,000). Once arriving in Thailand, unvaccinated travellers must undergo hotel quarantine for 5 days and complete a RT-PCR test on Day 5.

Exception is made for unvaccinated travellers who are able to upload proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel via the Thailand Pass system. As with fully vaccinated travellers, they will be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere in the country.

Bookmark this page and I’ll add any updates to the entry requirements here. In the meantime, you should also check the links below for the official information from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

For a full list of requirements, please see the links and official information here:

Information from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Newsroom
Information from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (UK & Ireland)

How to apply for a Thailand Pass

Before travelling to Thailand, every traveller must apply online for a Thailand Pass. The system allows you to fill in your travel and health information and upload the related documents before travelling. Applications can be made on the official Thai government site here:
https://tp.consular.go.th/

Thailand Pass FAQs from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Do I need a visa?

There is no one-size fits all policy when it comes to who does or doesn’t need a visa for Thailand. It depends on where you are travelling from, the purpose of your visit and the length of stay. Check with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country and also in the link below:
FAQs for entry to Thailand from TAT Newsroom

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Roy Cavanagh is a former stand-up comedian who now works as a freelance writer and website designer. Passionate about Thailand and Thai culture, Roy is also the editor of the online magazine, Fan Club Thailand.

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