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How does the Thailand Pass approval process work and what are the vaccination requirements for entry?

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Oct 28, 2021

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Will ************

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All TPass will be approved by authorities in Thailand NOT embassys 

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The discussion revolves around the approval process for Thailand Pass applications, which will be handled by Thai authorities rather than embassies. Concerns are raised about the varying formats of vaccination certificates and the confusion over the entry guidelines for tourists, specifically regarding vaccination and possible quarantine requirements. Clarification is sought about the visa categories, the online application for visa extensions, and the Certificate of Entry (COE) process. Commenters express worries about timing and procedural clarity.

Matthew *********

I've paid for everything however am still waiting for my COE to be finally approved - yes I passed pre appval however I'm due to fly out next Friday so slightly concerned I haven't received the final go ahead yet - what is everyone's advice please?? I do also intend to complete the Thailand Pass at 2am on Monday morning UK time as well in hope that is successful

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Brandon ************

@Matthew ********

you basically have a week. You have tons of time. Most people are getting their COE 1-3 days before their flight

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Matthew *********

I'm guessing if it was pre approved its more than likely going ti get approves though right?

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Brandon ************

@Matthew ********

as long as you submitted everything they asked for, there shouldn't be any problems. The best way to get through to them is Facebook messenger though

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Matthew *********

@Brandon ***********

appreciate that, have messaged them now hopefully they'll respond Monday

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Matthew *********

@Brandon ***********

play cheers mate, I've never left it this late normal all booked and ready to go at least a month before

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Jo **********

The COEs are approved by the MFA not the embassy. The embassy only processes the paperwork.

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Joe *********

Looks like we’ve got something to work with now.

I intend do it as they ask.

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Yuri ***********

Not understand if I am recovered and not going to vacs .can I go and not stay 10 days carantine.

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Ray ******

My Singapore vaccination certificate has no QR code on either the downloadable PDF or the digital online version. I guess another hurdle.

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Ray ******

I know nothing is really clear on this but the standard visa on arrival for a for a foreigner is the same as pre covid, 30 days, the difference is that you now have to apply online to get an extension 4 weeks in advance. Is that 4 weeks before you arrive or after you have arrived. So it really it means day 2nd day of your arrival?

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Brandon ************

I honestly have no idea what you're talking about.

Visa exempt (very different from Visa on arrival) is still 30 days and eligible for a single 30 day extension. There is no such thing as filing for an extension online in Thailand as you must present yourself at the immigration office to request an extension. You can do this all the way up to the last day on your entry stamp (as long as the office is open that day).

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Ray ******

@Brandon ***********

thanks, I've tried following the various announcements for the past months, I'm more confused now. I plan to come up in mid December for 6 weeks. Just trying to understand the requirements.

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Brandon ************

I've been wondering about this, and this helps decipher the process, though I still think they're leaving a grey area with their wording/placement of the notice. I think we won't really know much until it's in use.

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Ron *******

No 6. They have also changed how Thai nationals travelling on foreign passports need to enter Thailand

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John-Paul ******

Ahhhhhh.... the confusion continues and the lack if logic a d common sense abound as is usual! 5555

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Abel *********

Good luck with that. The consulates are already not capable of understanding local aspects of things (proof of vaccination, insurances and such). So how would someone even lass familiar somewhere in Thailand be able to judge that?

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Ron *******

No 7 looks concerning

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Brandon ************

it just means have onward travel within 30 days. You can rent a cheap ticket for $10 to fulfill this requirement then extend or convert as usual. They're just finally codifying and answering the question that gets asked 1000 times per day "do I need my return ticket to be within 30 days even if I'm going to extend??"

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Ron *******

@Brandon ***********

A) I certainly wouldn't be sending them fake bookings. If they pick up on it, you'll never be allowed in again

B) It reads as if extensions on 30 day visa exempt entry's are finished.

They want people on visas

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Brandon ************

definitely not finished. And it's not a fake booking, they are 100% real bookings made in your name and then cancelled at a later date. It's no different than you rebooking your flight once you're in Thailand

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Ron *******

@Brandon ***********

no. They are fake. You cannot travel on them. The Embassy know about them but simply don't care.

Let's see who gets caught with one now they will check them here.

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Michael ********

Can see first problem being vaccination certificates as they are issued differently in different parts of the world.

I am thinking they are going to ask for certs with QR codes.

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Jared **********

all I know is that my vax cert has to be about the dumbest most unofficial thing I have ever seen and could make a copy of it in about 5 minutes

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Michael ********

@Stuart ********

probably end up going back to the consulates if no QR code.

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Stuart *********

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from what I read somewhere was that if the documents had a QR code then the system would accept them automatically. For those that didn’t then they’d be routed to the “manual” check line and that’s why they say it may take up to 7 days to process. Either way I see some headaches and frustrations in the wings.

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