How can I successfully obtain a Certificate of Entry (COE) for repatriation to Thailand?

Aug 3, 2020
4 years ago
Syd *********
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Hi all,

I have finally managed to get my 90d visa and COE for repatriation back to Thailand and flights from Mozambique to Addis Ababa and onto Bangkok

Yes.... There were another 20 odd documents I had to provide to support the COE application however.. being on repat flights today 2nd Aug would not have been possible without the exceptional and outstanding service provided by Khun Shayanid Prasertpol at the Royal Thai Embassy in Maputo.

The Embassy Staff in Maputo were very accommodating with information sharing, guidance and providing details on flight options.

I know there are many frustrating stories out there and after being stuck in Mozambique for over 5 months waiting for announcements from Thailand and then trying to act on very short notice it does your head in.

I just wanted to share a story about an embassy that went beyond their call of duty to process my paperwork in record time to help me get home.

Thank you RTE Maputo and Khun Shayanid

Ps.. I also had the help from our very efficient Immigration, Aviation and Medical Teams from the company I work for.. this is the team that worked behind the scenes as well to pull this off.

Just got my 16 days of ASQ to smash and I will be with my family on the 18th Aug.

It will be 6 months of seperation for us.

Syd Stewart.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Syd Stewart shares their successful experience in obtaining a 90-day visa and Certificate of Entry (COE) for repatriation to Thailand, highlighting the exceptional service provided by Khun Shayanid Prasertpol at the Royal Thai Embassy in Maputo. Despite initial challenges and the need for extensive documentation, the embassy staff were accommodating and facilitated the process efficiently, enabling Syd to book repatriation flights. After being separated from family for six months, Syd expresses gratitude to the embassy and support teams involved in the repatriation process.
Richard *************
Nice to read a positive outcome for some one,a big ๐Ÿ™‚ from nz
Roger ********
Excellent result Sir!
Michael *******
well done happy for you x๐Ÿค—
Andrew ********
Well done. Going through the process myself. it's a bit hit and miss due to the tight schedule. on announcing registration for expats the registration system is full same day so you need to be quick and ready.
Syd *********
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@Andrew *******
Yeah... i had 3 days to catch a flight from Mozambique to conect with the repat flight from Erhiopia.. it was a stressfull 3 days..

Flight bookins

Covid tests

Medical fit to fly

Visa..

Juggled a lot of balls to pull this off..

Embassy was brilliant in their help
Sharon ********
So happy for you,
@We***
& Henry ...safe travels & looking forward to a few drinks when you get home ๐Ÿ 
Craig *********
Well done Syd
Steve **********
Congratulations!!!
M.J. *******
Well done..i am also stuck here in Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and the consulate here is closed due to the lockdown. Can I ask how long did it take to obtain your COE ?
Syd *********
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Another document I was asked for this morning in Bangkok was my Yellow Fever Card.. not detailes in any Thai lists.. however if you have been to Africa I siggest you have it updated and available.. one person in our group from Addis was put to the side as no YF card.
Syd *********
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Apologies for my spelling..

My fat fingers and smart phones aren't in sinc...
Syd *********
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@M.J. ******
i first compiled a list of document they asked for.. then sent the list only to the embassy to gauge what the really wanted.

The replied giving me a list of a few extra I needed so I put them all together ( excluding itinerary and COVID tests certs) and sent them.of for their review.

They replied and advised what I provided would qualify me for a repat flight and COE.

That took about a week of me fussing about putting the Dossier together and reducing the size of the pdfs as not to crash their system.

Once I pulled the trigger it took about 4 days.

You have to enter a RTE in person to apply for the visa.. no online applications.

I also registered at the embassy in person as I flew to Maputo to do this.

In a parallel activity I had the support of my very efficient company's travel, immigration and medic team in Mozambique as we do ow own PCR testing with a certified lab.

So.. the emnassy was excellent. But you must have every document and every detail 100% correct to ensure no rejection.

Its a massive effort to be honest
M.J. *******
@Syd ********
ok thank for the info,I will go back to work Offshore here on the 1st September for 8 weeks so maybe the situation will have changed by then.
Singh **********
How much money do you have to pay for quarantine.??
Syd *********
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@Singh *********
what ever your budget is from THB 30k to THB 250k..
Singh **********
@Syd ********
did you mean I can choose anyone from the list
Syd *********
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@Singh *********
yes.. the list provided above is approved by the government..

Beat to call directly as waiting for email responses takes tome and lots of the lower values options are fully booked out
Singh **********
@Syd ********
๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™
Andrew *******
Singh **********
@Andrew ******
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Steven ******
Well done pal.
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