Thailand Reopens to Tourists – If you’ve been missing enjoying culinary in Bangkok or visiting golden beaches in Phuket, this good news is for you — Thailand has lifted its border restrictions for the first time in 18 months and allowed vaccinated travelers to enter the country for leisure purposes.
The country is trying to boost its tourism recovery as well as the economic situation. Travelers from more than 60 “low risk” countries are welcome for entry without a quarantine starting from 1 November 2021.
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Traveling to Thailand: Entry Requirements You Must Prepare
Although reopened, some entry requirements still remain. You must prepare some documents upon departure from the origin country and arrival in Thailand. Check the full requirements and flow below:
Before Departure to Thailand
- Passengers must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate that has been fully vaccinated by approved vaccines for at least 14 days before departure This does not apply to passengers who transit without getting off the plane.
- Vaccines approved are AstraZeneca [Vaxzevria], Covaxin, Covishield, Janssen, Moderna [Spikevax], Pfizer-BioNTech [Comirnaty], Sinopharm, Sinovac, Sputnik V, Turkovac.
- Travelers from Indonesia do not need to show a negative PCR test result upon departure and do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Thailand
- Travelers under 12 years old can enter Thailand without proof of vaccination, however, they must be accompanied by fully vaccinated adults
- Valid from July 1st 2022, Thailand Pass & Medical Insurance are not required.
Arriving in Thailand
- All passengers must undergo entry screening including a body temperature check, and present the required documents to the Immigration/Health Control officer.
- The vaccinated passengers will then be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere
- Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated passengers who have proof of a negative result from an RT-PCR test or professional ATK within 72 hours of travel will be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere
- There is no quarantine on arrival in Thailand
Exemption from quarantine for Indonesian travelers can be seen here. Don’t forget to always check with airlines regarding any additional required documents that may be needed which may vary according to the policies of the airlines and transiting airports.
You can also go to this page to see the updated travel requirements to Thailand.
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Prepare your documents ready for a smoother and more comfortable trip to Thailand. Don’t forget to also comply with the health protocols everywhere and every time, t-mates.
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