Do travelers from Africa need a COE for entry to Thailand with quarantine now that Thailand Pass has replaced it?

Thailand Pass Certificate of Entry (COE)Quarantine in Thailand Traveling from Africa Visa rules Thailand immigration rules

Dec 29, 2021

3 years ago

Elle ************

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Hi all, have friends flying in on the 31st from Africa. They're prepared to quarantine but do they need COE as the Thai pass has now stopped? It's two fully vaccinated parents and a baby.

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired about travel restrictions and requirements for friends flying from Africa to Thailand. While the Certificate of Entry (COE) has been replaced by the Thailand Pass, it's important for travelers to have the Thailand Pass to board their flight. There are still options for quarantine, such as a 7-day quarantine in Bangkok or the Phuket sandbox. The user was reminded to ensure that their friends have applied for the Thailand Pass and arranged their hotel quarantine and insurance.

Lisa ********************

@Robert ********

will be able to help

3 years ago

Adam ********

They need to select that on the Thailand pass website

3 years ago

Elle ************

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@Adam *******

thank you. I've passed this on

3 years ago

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Elle ************

Bobby ********

If they haven't yet applied for the Thailand Pass I don't fancy their chances of getting in on the 31st. Have the arranged hotel quarantine and insurance?

3 years ago

Elle ************

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@Bobby *******

yes sorted those.

3 years ago

Elle ************

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They're trying!

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Lisa de Renzy-Martin. You'd better get that application in quick smart and keep fingers crossed not too many people in Thailand Pass have already left for the holidays!

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Greg ********

If they do not have a Thai Pass they will not be boarding. Surely they must have done all this?

3 years ago

Elle ************

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@Greg *******

it's a very complicated situation and things are changing as they go through the process, hence my question.

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Lisa *****************

Good luck - hope they are OK but as Bobby above says Thai staff across many orgs have had last day today.

3 years ago

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Greg ********

Stuart *********

COE has been replaced by the ThailandPass. It hasn’t stopped, just applications for the test and go. You can still apply doing 7 days quarantine in Bangkok or the Phuket sandbox scheme. Although I’m not sure if eligible for the latter from Africa.

3 years ago

Elle ************

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@Stuart ********

thank you. It's all so confusing!

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Lisa *****************

yes. Unfortunately it is. And they wonder why 30,000 tourists have cancelled their planned holiday over the new year.

3 years ago

Elle ************

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My friend has only just been reunited with her husband after more than a year separated by covid so I'm trying to help anyway I can. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

3 years ago

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Elle ************

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