Thailand is preparing for a return to normalcy after months of strict travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic by relaxing some travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to allow tourists to enter the country.
Travelers all over the world are eager to learn when and how they can visit Thailand in 2022. What are the most important Thailand Tourism Restrictions for travelers who plan to fly to the Land of Smiles? Here is some information that will be useful to you.
Latest News as of May 5, 2022
Thailand is preparing to resume normalcy following months of strict travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 flu epidemic by comforting some travel restrictions and confinement prerequisites to allow visitors to come into the country.
Travelers worldwide are keen to learn how and when they can consult Thailand in 2022. What are the main Thailand Tourism Restrictions for visitors flying to the Land of Smiles? And here’s a number of information that you may find useful.
Thailand Tourism
Depending on their vaccination status and country of departure, travelers may enter Thailand with or without quarantine.
On May 1, 2022, new entry requirements will be implemented. Please see below for information on how to enter Thailand as a vaccinated or unvaccinated traveler.
- Fully vaccinated visitors will no longer be required to apply for entry into Thailand through the Test & Go or Sandbox schemes. A vaccinated traveler is not required to book a one-night stay in an approved SHA+ hotel or to complete an RT-PCR test upon arrival. When applying for a Thailand Pass, vaccinated foreign people must provide proof of insurance as well as their vaccination certificate. Thai nationals are only required to provide their vaccination certificate and no insurance.
- Non vaccinated tourists will have two options for entering Thailand: they can enter under the existing 5-day Alternate Quarantine plan, or they can avert the 5-day Alternate Quarantine by accomplishing an RT-PCR test and posting the results into their Thailand Pass application. The test cannot be more than 72 hours old when they arrive.
COVID-19 PCR Assay
A preliminary departure The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is now only required for non vaccinated tourists who do not wish to undergo the mandatory 5-day Alternate Quarantine upon arrival. The test must be completed within 72 hours of their international flight departing from their home country and required to submit to the Thailand Pass system in lieu of a vaccination certificate.
Is a Visa Required to Enter Thailand?
Tourists from Visa Exemption List nations are not needed to acquire a Thai visa to visit Thailand for tourism purposes. The Thai Immigration Bureau will grant foreigners a 30-day stay in Thailand. Tourists in Thailand will be willing to apply for a 30-day residence permit at any local immigration department.
If you want to stay a bit longer or are planning to travel for a reason other than tourist activities, please be aware that the standard 60-day Tourist Visa, Thai Elite Visa, and other quasi visas seem to be accessible at Thai Embassies or Consulates worldwide. Holders of these visas must still apply for the Thailand Pass through the MFA website.
Obtaining a Thailand Pass
To enter Thailand, everyone who plans to visit must have a valid Thailand Pass. It is required during the COVID pandemic.
Thailand Pass is an internet system that supports Thailand’s “Ease of Travel” system and simplify and streamline the documentation process for travelers entering Thailand.
With the new changes that went into effect on May 1, applying for a Thailand Pass has become even easier. Endorsement times will be much quicker because fewer documents will need to be inspected and confirmed.
The following documents are required when trying to apply for a Thailand Pass, depending on your vaccination status:
Vaccinated passengers:
- Your passport information page:
- A credential of full vaccination (two doses).
- A health coverage policy that provides at least $10,000 in coverage.
Unvaccinated travelers who do not participate in Alternate Quarantine:
- Your passport information page
- An RT-PCR test has been conducted within 72 hours of your arrival date
- A medical insurance policy that provides at least $10,000 in coverage.
- Unvaccinated travelers subjected to Alternate Quarantine:
Your passport information page
- Booking of the SHA+ hotel’s 5-day Alternate Quarantine package has been confirmed.
- On arrival, an RT-PCR test had been scheduled (if not included in your package)
- A medical insurance policy that provides at least $10,000 in coverage.
It is recommended that you send your Thailand Pass application 3 to 7 days before your scheduled release. You could indeed enter Thailand until you have obtained your Thailand Pass, so begin the application process as soon as possible.
Thailand Health Examination
With the spread of COVID-19, many countries, including Thailand, have implemented new airport testing methods and health controls.
When you arrive in Thailand, make a copy of all of the documents you uploaded to your Thailand Pass Application. This will assist Immigration Officers in expediting your entry through passport control, potentially avoiding embarrassing moments when electrical equipment run from out battery or Apps crash.
When Will Thailand Tourism Flights Restart?
Normal commercial passenger flights to Thailand are continuing to operate normally. Before booking tickets to Thailand, travelers should research the various types of visas available to foreign nationals at this time to determine their eligibility.
During COVID-19, check with your country’s state department for travel advisories.
‘How to Select a Quarantine Hotel if Unvaccinated?’
To make your quarantine stay as comfortable as possible, you must first consider your needs before booking a hotel room.
Before booking any quarantine hotel room for your trip, do some research. Take into account your budget, room size, and hotel policies. Because quarantine rules change frequently and on short notice, it is critical to understand the hotel cancellation and refund policies before you confirm your booking.
Check out the hotel reviews to get feedback from previous customers. Ask the appropriate questions. This will assist you in making your decision. Find a happy medium between comfort, amenities, and cost.
Thailand Tourism Advice
Tourism is critical to Thailand’s economy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thai government has officially opened the Kingdom of Thailand to foreign visitors with certain restrictions.
Before making travel plans, it is critical to review news about rapidly changing developments within the country. This website and the government websites listed below provide information.
Please do some research your travel destination so that you have a pleasant experience during your stay in Thailand.
List of nations that may be permitted to travel to Thailand (consult your embassy for a travel advisory):
- United States citizens should check the US Department of State’s website for Thailand Travel Advisory for any travel advisory, news, and emergency situations.
- UK citizens can check the FDCO website for Foreign Travel Advice Thailand for travel restrictions and news.
Australian citizens must still obtain government permission to travel to Thailand. For Australians in Thailand, news, emergency assistance, and other important information can be found on their government website COVID-19 and travel Thailand, as well as the Australian Embassy Thailand website.
