Answered4 years ago

Do children need to meet a certain age requirement to enter Thailand alone?

Thailand Travel Unaccompanied Minors Visa Information Airline Regulations COVID-19 Travel Rules

Gary *********

asked May 7, 2022

3.5k

views

replies

likes

Hi. I’ll be in thailand July time, and the plan was for my kids to follow a couple of weeks later with my their mum.  Their mum can’t go now so was wondering if you have to be a certain age to enter thailand alone. The oldest is 17 and his sister is 12. I see most airlines allow a 12 year old travel with a 17 year old. Just the issue of entering thailand. 

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

Answer summary

A parent is inquiring about the age requirements for children to enter Thailand alone. Their 17-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter plan to travel, but their mother cannot accompany them. While most airlines allow a 12-year-old to travel under the supervision of a 17-year-old, specific entry regulations for Thailand and airline policies on unaccompanied minors are crucial to consider. Advice from other users suggests checking airline policies and ensuring vaccination and entry requirements are met, especially in light of COVID-19 guidelines.

6 repliesnewest first

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Native ****************

This prior to Covid of course, some airlines offer Concierge / Chaperon services. I believe this is for direct flights only, but worth checking out. Hope this helps and safe travels!

4 years ago

Gary *********

Most airline class a 17 year old as an adult so I m hoping no issues with his sister going as well. My query was about entry into thailand as a 17 year old with his younger sister

4 years ago

Tony *********

I'm not sure now with the pandemic but my then 16 yr old flew with Air Asia from Sydney to BKK with no issues entering. I assume if they are vaccinated and have thai pass then enter through vaccinated line at Airport it wouldn't be a issue

4 years ago

Gary *********

4 years ago

Cherie ********

It’s also airline regulations regarding unaccompanied minors…some airlines won’t take them on connecting flights, others have different age cutoffs

4 years ago

Gary *********

Thanks, of the majority of airline, a 17 year old is classed as an adult, so should be ok.

4 years ago