Do recent travel restrictions for arrivals from African countries depend on the port of departure or the traveler's passport?

Thailand Visa Rules Immigration Travel Restrictions COVID-19 Regulations Test & Go Thailand Egyptian Passport Travel from Africa to Thailand

Dec 3, 2021

3 years ago

Michael *****************

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Do the recent restrictions on arrivals from African countries apply to the port of departure (ie flying from somewhere in Africa to Thailand) or to the passport of the traveller? For example, would the holder of an Egyptian passport be able to fly into Thailand from London and do Test & Go? 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The recent travel restrictions regarding arrivals from African countries are based on the port of origin rather than the traveler's passport. If a person holds an Egyptian passport and travels from London, they would be eligible to enter Thailand under the Test & Go scheme, provided they have not been in an African country listed under the restrictions in the past 3 or 4 weeks.

Michael ********

Yes as long as you are in one of the 63 places on the list for 21 days before flying to Thailand, it makes no difference what passport you hold

3 years ago

Michael *****************

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@Michael *******

thanks for the info 🙏 Just wondering if there is an official source you can point me to?

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Michael ****************

yes its right on the application page

3 years ago

Michael *****************

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I had understood that text pre-dated the new African restrictions. The equivalent eligibility text for Samui Sandbox, for example, is “travellers from any country” which is obviously no longer correct given the African restrictions. Thoughts?

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Michael ****************

same page urgent announcement.

3 years ago

Michael *****************

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Yes, the announcement refers to “travellers from [certain countries]”. That’s my question. Is that “from” physical (actually leaving Africa) or related to nationality (you hold a passport from an African country). I’ve reviewed this site and all announcements that I can find and I don’t think it’s clear. I’m grateful for your help, but I still think it’s unclear 🙏

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Michael ****************

yes its country not nationality. That would be deemed racist if by nationality and totally illogical. They are trying to stop the flow of the variant from where its most prevalent

3 years ago

Michael *****************

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@Michael *******

😆 because the Thai government is well known for never doing anything illogical or racist. No, I agree with you - your interpretation is the most logical. I've reached out to a couple of Thai embassies (as they will be the ones applying the policy) but haven't yet heard back. Thanks again for your thoughts.

3 years ago

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Michael *****************

Michael ********

@Michael ****************

well i believe its on the Thailand pass page, but let me check the TAT announcement

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Sabrina **********

it's port of origin, and where you stayed in the past 3 or 4 weeks. as said before do check with your embassy

3 years ago