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Can I enter Thailand with a US passport during current restrictions?
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Oct 13, 2020
6 years ago
John ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a US passport. Is there anyway I can enter Thailand at this time.
Maybe going to another country for a few months and then entering Thailand with the visa stamp from where I was staying?
Maybe going to another country for a few months and then entering Thailand with the visa stamp from where I was staying?
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The entry of US passport holders into Thailand is currently highly restricted due to COVID-19. Only certain categories, such as business or diplomatic visas, are being granted entry, and tourists are not allowed. Travelers are advised to contact the Thai consulate for the most accurate and updated information. Some discussions suggest that certain visas might be available soon, while others mention the necessity of undergoing quarantine regardless of the point of entry. Overall, the situation remains fluid, and applicants need to stay informed about changing regulations.
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Oliver *************
Singapore is Visa on Entry Before for Quite a Long time from what i remember and up to 90 Days
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Patrick ************
I’m from United States and I entered thailand 30 sep, I finish quarantine Thursday 15 oct. staying at Royal Benja hotel. They have been very gracious. Food good but not warm. I have had 2 covid tests. Had COE from Chicago consulate.
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@Patrick ***********
what category Did you qualify in.?Marshall **********
Wow!! How did you do that. That sounds like James Bond and mission impossible type mission 🙏🙏
Anthony *********
@Marshall *********
id imagine that plenty of Thai baht made it possibleReply to
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Graham ********
How much for hotel stay?
Ralphy *****
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Nicky *********
@Patrick ***********
congrats! Could you share your flight pattern? Did you enter on a tourist visa?Reply to
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Tom ********
Here is the BKK Post article.
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23/looser-quarantine-eyedScott **********
@Vlad *******
you are a strange and angry person, your information was incorrectMike *********
I have several American friends with Thai business permits and have returned to Thailand recently.
Kool *******
Things are changing daily concerning visas. Contact the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles California. They seem to be ahead of other embassies in the world on changes. There are rumors of 60 day tourist visas being issued again, or about to be issued. All the COE, insurance, and 14 days quarantine still apply though.
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Great. That's what we need more rumors. Thanks.
Vincent ********
@Kool ******
I read the same but they said only countries and regions without local cases for 3 months of Covid would be acceptedKool *******
@Vincent *******
, did the LA consulate tell you that? Not everything you read in the news is the truth, but what the Thai Consulate tells you is the truth at that moment. Vincent ********
@Kool ******
No official Belgium news, I can share you the link if you want but it’s in French Kool *******
@Vincent *******
, I have seen it, and why I mentioned the news. Also, not every Thai embassy does the same thing as other embassies.Reply to
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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
Unfortunately, this is how Thaii thinking is. I’ve been in Korea for more than a month but because I have a US passport I can’t apply for entry. It’s complete idiocy
Steve **********
@Edward *******
US reputation has diminished conciderably worldwide under Tramp.Reply to
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Alex ********
No. Only countries with low covid rate allowed in. US is on the first place of covid infected countries. So, no way. Sorry.
Scott **********
your nationality has nothing to do with being let in, there are many Americans and Europeans being let in as long as they fulfil the requirements, stop spouting shit, you thick cunt.
Alex ********
I'm not an idiot. Moron.
Scott **********
what idiot lol?
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Gary ************
Go to the nearest Thai Embassy and apply for a Non OA visa....Make sure you have enough money in your saving account.
Anthony *********
the government are about to announce a new scheme In the next few weeks, if you adopt a sick buffalo and pay for it's treatment then you are likely to be issued a special tourist visa that they have been prompting, if you go one some of the Pattaya groups, there will be lots of reputable companies and individuals on there who can process it all for you. It's not even that expensive either, maybe 5000thb donation shold helo secure your application and visa, good luck 👍
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@Anthony ********
I heard you have to carry that sick buffalo up to Doi SuthepReply to
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Marguyvin **********
Inquire at the Thai consulate. They will give the best answer.
Andrew ********
No!
Wojciech ***********
If you are really rich and have your private plane, it becomes possible
Jason ****************
he is jetting off to BKK now as we speak
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Danny *******
No, and it doesn't matter where you enter from, your passport will still govern.
Michael ********
@Danny ******
no it doesnt, its from where you are. Expats dont neccesarily live in Country of there passport. I live Thailand and work Singapore and entered via SingaporeDanny *******
@Michael *******
I live in Thailand too. Did you enter on a Singaporean passport or a US passport?Michael ********
@Danny ******
Neither of them.Reply to
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Steve **********
Nope not a chance. Have been Covid free for a few months. Why tempt karma.
Yes. Need tourists for economy but unlike Tramp dont tempt fate with premature opening.
Yes. Need tourists for economy but unlike Tramp dont tempt fate with premature opening.
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@Steve *********
If you do the quarantine it really doesn’t matter if you come from heaven or hellSteve **********
Edward Nathan No I guess it doesn't if you go thru the full 14 days of quarantine.
Noone wants tourists back more than I. The
economy must rebound quickly.
Noone wants tourists back more than I. The
economy must rebound quickly.
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@Steve *********
4-5 year economic contractionSteve **********
@Edward *******
ya, agree, but TIT.Reply to
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Gene **********
I’m In Your boat!
Need to wait!
Many other countries also have stringent rules!
Really think you should wait till next year!
I don’t like it but that’s what I’m doing!
Need to wait!
Many other countries also have stringent rules!
Really think you should wait till next year!
I don’t like it but that’s what I’m doing!
Patrick ************
No
Daniel ************
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Vincent ********
Impossible to come into Thailand,only 6 categories are allowed but no tourists. Thai immigration looking at citizenship not were you come before (approximately all the countries in the area are closed too) and Americans will certainly be the last to be allowed to come in
Ivan ************
@Vin****
he's not from Myanmar. People are coming in every day, there's a process and it's arduous and expensive but if he qualifies he can come back.Vincent ********
@Ivan ***********
I know it’s only to say that borders will stay closed for a long time except for the 6 categories allowed. That will change nothing if he stays months in other countryIvan ************
@Vin****
US consulates are now issuing OA visas for reentry. This is a change in only the last week or so. What you are saying is simply wrong and incredibly unhelpful. Your stuff about no one being able to leave Australia is also wrong, there is a process to apply there but you can leave if you have a good reason and show you do not intend to return in the short term. Why post things that are simply wrong and unhelpful? No one is saying it's easy to come back but it's not impossible.Reply to
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Daniel ************
@Vincent *******
not true for all visasVincent ********
@Daniel ***********
yes i have said 6 categories. STV visa will be certainly cancelled soon and not allowed for Americans ************************************
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@Vincent *******
I don’t think they will cancel the STV because some Chinese people never applied for the visa, from what I understand if you wait too long you’re going to be at the end of a very long queue. This is for a stay of 90 days with two further 90 day options totaling a stay up to 270 days.Vincent ********
@Shane *********
i live in Thailand and they are talking to cancel it and change the options Shane **********
@Vincent *******
I’m in the process of applying to reunite with my fiancée, The Australian border closed between our flights in March. What do you think the options will be? I have an exemption to leave Australia, doing the medical tomorrow and waiting on the police check. Everything else I can take care of on my pc.
Vincent ********
@Shane *********
hi I don’t know because I have taken a look at information today and have seen that all Australian citizens cannot leaving the country before next year unfortunatelyDaniel ************
@Vincent *******
yes but for the 6 categories they not look on citizenship - Vincent ********
@Daniel ***********
of course but I don’t think that the person who have posted this are in the 6 categories and no tourists visa allowed Daniel ************
@Vincent *******
he looks over 50 - Non OA\X can applyVincent ********
@Daniel ***********
maybe but you have to be crazy to come to Thailand for the moment with the strict quarantine and exorbitant prices of flights, ASQ hotels, covid tests and health assuranceเอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Vincent *******
Wyow!!! So you would prefer a non-strict quarantine, one where people can run around and congregate in the hotel gym, socialize over drinks, etc. That kind of thinking is ruining America, BTW, I have done 2 "strict" quarantines in Korea and didn't bitch.Vincent ********
@Edward *******
really not I find the solution here very good but I only want to say that you have to be prepared to do this procedure if you are allowed to come in ThailandIvan ************
@Vin****
if he's willing to go to a third country for "a few months" just to get back he's probably willing to do quarantine in Thailand. He clearly is motivated to get back. You are being extremely unhelpful.Vincent ********
@Ivan ***********
borders are closed for approximately all countries. They refuse Myanmar people because they are one or 2 cases a day. I am not unhelpful I am there and i know the situation. Rudolph ***********
@Vincent *******
I'll verify with you. Definitely true. 🙂Daniel ************
@Vincent *******
why? flight prices are not really high - quarantine starts 30-35k thbSteve *******
@Daniel ***********
30-35k thb hotels are fully booked for months. Average ASQ hotel prices now are pushing 80-100k thb.Daniel ************
@Steve ******
strange - my friend booked just yesterday a One Bedroom suite for 60k ... and yes - the cheapest ones are often booked - so good to plan in advance .... Steve *******
@Daniel ***********
Im sure you can get cheaper ones but average cost seems to be around 80k and upwards for readily available rooms. Not that easy to book too far in advance, UK Thai Embassy is first come first served and limited spaces. I know Thais that cant even get back because there's not enough flights and with no refunds on bookings it seems a bit hit and miss.Vincent ********
@Daniel ***********
yes on very bad hotels it’s near hostel and not hotel , if you want a good hotel you have to pay more than *****
bahts. Janos **********
@Vincent *******
why dont u let the poster decide whether or not he wants to pay that amount and go thru the quarantine process etc.Vincent ********
You do what you want but if you want to stay 15 days in a room without any contact, no alcohol and pay
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bahts, it’s your choice it is only information I give. You have to count *****
bahts more for the 3 Covid tests Greg *******
@Vincent *******
thats included in the price. So actually a 60,000 package is only 30,000 baht the hotel gets for 15 nights. 2,000 baht per day which includes 3 meals. Reply to
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