We’re flying to Bangkok daily from 5 October. Please see below for the process guests will need to follow to enter Thailand. Flying to Bangkok To find out if guests are eligible to enter Thailand, guests must meet the criteria outlined in the eligibility table below. Guests must check their eligibility to enter Thailand before they book a flight. All non-Thai nationals will need a visa to enter Thailand, including guests travelling from visa-free countries. All guests will be required to quarantine on arrival in to Thailand. To be ready to fly, guests are required to complete the following steps below. If guests do not follow the outlined steps they will be unable to travel: Step 1
· Guests must book Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) at a hotel or serviced accommodation, secure their flight and purchase insurance coverage for COVID-19 with a value up to at least USD 100,000. The insurance policy must have the passenger name and the validity of the insurance must cover the whole duration of the stay in Thailand. Etihad’s global COVID-19 wellness cover is not currently accepted and separate cover will need to be purchased.
· Insurance is not required for Thai nationals.
· Thai Nationals who do not have a self-funded ASQ booking will not be eligible for travel and must coordinate with the Thai Embassy for a repatriation flight.
· Guests can book ASQ directly with the hotels or packages approved by the Ministry of Public Health.
Step 2
· Once the guest has booked their flight, they must complete the mandatory passenger information form a minimum of seven days before the flight departs.
Step 3
· Guests must apply for their *Certificate of Entry (COE) in person at their nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate. *Please note that the flight number and departure date on the COE must match their booked flight or the guest will be unable to fly. If a guest’s flight changes for any reason, the guest will need a new COE from the Thai Embassy or Consulate.
· Guests will need to have printed copies at check-in of their ASQ booking, flight booking and insurance, as well as any other required documents listed in the eligibility criteria below.
· Please note a COE can take 7-14 days to process. If guests have any issues receiving their COE, guests should contact their local Thai Embassy or Consulate directly.
Step 4
· Guests need to obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued no more than 72 hours before their flight departure time at any government accredited medical facility. Guests also require a separate Fit to Fly medical certificate.
· A Fit to Fly certificate can be issued by any accredited general practitioner or certified doctor. This certificate must state the passenger name and certify that the passenger is fit and healthy for travel.
Entry criteria by category of traveller Guests will only be able to enter Thailand if they meet the criteria within one of the following passenger groups and have all the required documents. Guests will need to show printed copies of these documents upon check-in at the airport, as well as to any relevant officials throughout their journey.
Category of Permitted Persons to enter Thailand
Exempted Category
Required Documents (guests must bring printed copies with them at check-in)
(1) Thai Nationals
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1. Passport 2. Certificate of Entry (COE) 3. Fit to Fly Health Certificate 4. Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72hours before departure 5. ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date or equivalent documents
(2) Exempted Persons Exempted persons or persons who are specified, permitted or invited by the Prime Minister or Chief official responsible for remedying the emergency situation to enter into the Kingdom pertaining to necessity, whereby conditions and time frames may also be prescribed.
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1. Passport 2. Valid Thai visa 3. Certificate of Entry (COE) 4. Fit to Fly Health Certificate 5. Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure
(3) Diplomats and International Organizations Officers Persons on diplomatic or consular missions or under International organizations, or representatives of foreign governments or agencies performing their duties in Thailand, or any other persons in international agencies, that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives permission pertaining to necessity, including their spouse, parents, or children.
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1. Passport 2. Valid Thai visa 3. Certificate of Entry (COE) 4. Fit to Fly Health Certificate 5. Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure 6. ASQ / OQ booking confirmation on arrival date or equivalent documents
(4) Family of Thai Nationals Non-Thai nationals who are spouses, parents, or children of Thai nationals
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1. Passport 2. Valid Thai visa 3. Certificate of Entry (COE) 4. Fit to Fly Health Certificate 5. Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure 6. ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date
(5) Certificate of Residence Holders Non-Thai nationals who have a certificate of residence, or have been permitted to take up residency in the Kingdom, including their spouses or children
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(6) Work Permit Holders Non-Thai nationals who have a work permit or have been granted permission to work in the Kingdom in accordance with Thai laws, including their spouses or children
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(7) Students Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational establishments in Thailand approved by Thai authorities, including their parents or guardians, except for students of non-formal schools in accordance with laws on private schools or of any other similar private educational establishments
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(8) Foreigners with Medical Appointment Non-Thai nationals who need to receive medical treatment in Thailand, including their accompanying persons, except for treatment for COVID-19
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1. Passport 2. Valid Thai visa 3. Certificate of Entry (COE) 4. Fit to Fly Health Certificate 5. Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure 6. Confirmation Letter (DHSS/AHQ 1) indicating medical purpose, duration of treatment and AHQ of the patient (This document is only issued for the patient) 7. Affidavit of Support (DHSS/AHQ 2) listing names of accompanying persons. (This document is only issued in case there are accompanying persons travelling together with OR separate from the patient) * Confirmation Letter (DHSS/AHQ 1) and Affidavit of Support (DHSS/AHQ 2) are documents issued by the hospital in Thailand, with certification stamp from the Ministry of Health, confirming the admission of the patient and arrangement of quarantine facility within the hospital for the period of at least 14 days (for the patient and their attendants)*
(9) Foreigners under a Special Arrangement. Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom under a special arrangement with a foreign country
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*Please note, all non-Thai nationals must obtain medical insurance or a letter from their employer guaranteeing that the insurance company or employer will cover a minimum of 100,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) of medical costs incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical costs, in the event that the applicant contracts COVID-19. (The insurance must cover the whole duration of stay in Thailand.)
Please ensure that guests follow all of the procedures outlined above and meet the eligibility criteria. Guests will be unable to travel if the process is not followed.
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