This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Do I need a COE and COVID insurance to travel to Thailand with a US passport if I am Thai?
COE (Certificate of Entry)COVID insuranceVisa requirementsThai passport vs US passportTravel regulations for expats in ThailandVaccination and entry requirements
Oct 11, 2021
5 years ago
Dang ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI am Thai but will travel to Thailand with US passport on November 1st. Do I still need to have COE and COVID insurance. I’m fully vaccinated TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about the necessity of having a Certificate of Entry (COE) and COVID insurance when traveling to Thailand with a US passport, despite being Thai. Responses indicated that if entering on a US passport, standard requirements for foreigners apply, including the need for COE and possibly insurance covering the duration of the visa. It's noted that Thai nationals traveling with a Thai passport have different insurance requirements.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Thai Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Kool *******
Under a US passport you have the same requirements as any other American. You can enter on just your valid Thai ID card, if you have one.
Michael ********
Yes not sure about insurance.
If you are on a Thai Passport you need insurance coverage only for quarantine period.
Non Thai passport you normally need insurance to cover you for length of visa.
If you are on a Thai Passport you need insurance coverage only for quarantine period.
Non Thai passport you normally need insurance to cover you for length of visa.
Dang ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
as of now I just read that in November if you are fully vaccinate you don’t need to be quarantined as long as you stay in certain areas. Am I right?Michael ********
@Dang **********
Prayut is making an announcement in twenty minutes, speculation until then, also depends on Bangkok governor who is resisting calls to allow bangkok to open up until 70% of citizens are vaccinated.Have to see later but remember Prayut is the man who stood in front of the UN in 2014 and promised to halve deaths on Thailands roads by 2020
Reply to
Michael ********
Reply
Paul *******
And if you enter Thailand on your US passport, you will be treated as a foreigner in that you will require a valid visa and you willo be subject to 90 dayy reports, etc.
Dang ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
thanks. I’m going to be there for 20 daysPaul *******
@Dang **********
Simple solution for your 20 day stay is to enter using your Thai passport.Dang ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
just don’t have 1 ready at this time Paul *******
@Dang **********
I understand. Use your time here to get a new passport.Dang ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
thanks I will Reply to
Dang ***********
Reply
Stuart *********
Everyone needs a CofE not sure on requirements for Thais and insurance, but if you’re using a US passport to enter then you’d need it for sure.
Dang ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thanks Reply to
Dang ***********
Reply
30 comments
3 years ago
20 comments
4 years ago
8 comments
4 years ago
5 comments
4 years ago
16 comments
4 years ago
6 comments
4 years ago
6 comments
4 years ago
2 comments
4 years ago
7 comments
5 years ago
18 comments
5 years ago
20 comments
5 years ago
Do I still need a Certificate of Entry and COVID insurance for my flight to Bangkok on November 1st?
8 comments
5 years ago
20 comments
5 years ago
10 comments
5 years ago
6 comments
5 years ago
2 comments
5 years ago
9 comments
5 years ago
53 comments
5 years ago
52 comments
5 years ago
24 comments
5 years ago
15 comments
6 years ago
15 comments
6 years ago
12 comments
6 years ago
12 comments
6 years ago
1 comments
6 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.