Unanswered7 years ago
How can I ensure a smooth visa run and COVID-19 testing in Chiang Mai as a Canadian on a Non-B Visa?
I am Canadian and hold a non B Visa. I have a upcoming Visa run on the 6th of April and I am worried I wont be allowed back into Thailand. With the current rules you must have insurance (covers up 100 000) and must be tested for the virus within 72 hours of your return but I have heard that it's hard to get tested if you dont have any symptoms. Has anyone successfully got tested and done a Visa run? And Where can you get tested around the Chiang Mai area?
Thank you for any information.
Thank you for any information.
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A Canadian with a Non-B Visa seeks advice about an upcoming visa run on April 6, expressing concerns about re-entering Thailand due to COVID-19 restrictions. They inquire about the testing process available in Chiang Mai and share worries regarding the requirements for health insurance and virus testing. Community responses discuss border run strategies, consulate communication, and the importance of proper documentation for re-entry.
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James ********
Do not leave Thailand.
If you do you MUST have proof of health insurance and COVID-19 free test documents to reenter.
Up to You...
If you do you MUST have proof of health insurance and COVID-19 free test documents to reenter.
Up to You...
Michael ********
Unless your consulate comes through for you....you may have to fly to Canada....But by the looks of the situation, all flights will probably be cancelled in the near future and all consulates will make provisions. But not yet...!!!
Dom **************
@Michael *******
there are no flights linking Canada and Thailand at the moment. More than 70 Canadians are on stand by at Survanhabhumi (w/e spelling) and nothing is available.
Félix ********
Canadian ambassy seems to have abandoned us. Trying to save others some time gathering Canada specefic infos here: Canadians in Thailand
Robert *******
Find a country you can fly to and from there fly back into Thailand, but be aware of the health certificate and insurance needed.
Alternative is the 1 year Extension of Stay at Immigration Office, but that has a lot of requirements.
Here you can find information about which country has which precautions
Alternative is the 1 year Extension of Stay at Immigration Office, but that has a lot of requirements.
Here you can find information about which country has which precautions
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Scuba *****
Email your consulate. Or call them. Mine just came thru for me. (Uk)
Dom **************
@Scuba ****
Canadian and UK consulate operate under different rules. You can't generalise like this, please let's keep the information accurate here. Canadian consulate doesn't issue letters at this time.Tracy ********
Deffientaly. Stay safe too. Yes a massive weight. I've been so stressed about it all lol .
Tracy ********
As I posted that my email pinged and I just recieved it lol
Scuba *****
I think average response time is 48 hrs
Tracy ********
@Scuba ****
how long did it take for UK to get back to you? 
Keone ****************
Yes
Keone ****************
Thank you
Jeff *******
OPThat I would like to do a boarder run to activate a new 90 days on my multiple entry non immigrant B Visa.
Pietro *******
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Robert *******
you mean you like to do a border run to activate a new 90 day period on your 1 year multiple entry Non Immigrant B visa or is 6th April the last day of your 90 day period gained with using the single entry non immigrant b visa and need a new visa?
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