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How is the application process for the Thailand Pass going for everyone?
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The community discussion highlights the ongoing struggles and experiences of individuals applying for the Thailand Pass as they prepare for travel amidst COVID-19 restrictions. Many users express frustration over delays, technical issues in the application process, and uncertainty regarding their travel plans. Despite some reports of prompt approvals, the general sentiment reflects anxiety due to conflicting information, especially on email confirmations and application statuses.
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Scott *********
Just received mine yesterday and my wife today, we had no problems with the Thailand pass system. Just having to load everything in JPG was the only hassle I encountered. Good luck to every body.
Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERToday I receive my Thailand Pass
Mike ********
Mick if they won't except my heath insurance that's good world wide I won't be going!!! I'll talk to the N.Y. Thai embassy and see what they say. I'll also have my insurance send me a letter stating I'm covered for over $50 K Pluss I'm covered for covit!!
Channel **********
Lots of people have received it....all you have to do is have the correct documents....easy
Carl ********
@Channel *********
I sent the correct documents it’s called luckyReply to
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Terry ********
I got my QR code yesterday (Friday) after applying on Monday. It just takes time.
Jean ************************
When do i get the qr code on the whatts ap .i have already my thai pass
Charles **********
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Terry ********
No, only a confirmation that the application was received. 48 hours now and no QR code.
Carl ********
Somebody suggested try using gmail because server does not like outlook for email does anyone think it’s worth trying to resend
Michael **************
@Carl *******
I applied with gmail and outlook as of today only gmail work. Never received anything on outlookAhsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
better use Gmail William ********
@Ahsan *****************
I used outlook with Hotmail account on Monday heard nothing. If I send it on Gmail now with my email address will sending it twice be ok? Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@William *******
you just one time can apply for Thailand Pass, if you can't with Hotmail, then try with Gmail. Reply to
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Carl ********
@Ahsan *****************
I have now and received email but probably to late because my flight is on 10th November and they say 7 working daysAhsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
don't worry, before your flight you will receive Thailand Pass Carl ********
@Ahsan *****************
hopefully Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
right Carl ********
@Ahsan *****************
hope soAhsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
my flight 8 November at night, but still I am not receive Thailand Pass 😔Waiting for that. Now I have only 2 working days.
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Carl ********
@Ahsan *****************
just sent it again now had email saying received using gmail but my flight is Wednesday iff I had known about this could of been submitted with this email address instead of my outlook email address I think it will be to late nowAhsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
I am sorry for you, but please you try your best for Thailand Pass Reply to
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Amy ********
Just make sure your name id are same in your passport name.
Mick *********
I justed got rejected on my Visa application marriage O.AFTER 10 YEARS of having retirment visa,that expired due to covid.They said must start a new application,after 4 days of uploading 12 documents.AND pay again ,the money isnt the issue,but the principle of stealing farang money is deplorable.My advise DONT go and if you do only take the money that will never come back.Trust investment experience,everything is non.tranparent and deporable in this LOS.
James ***********
@Mick ********
so you have a thai wife yet they don't honor a spouse visa to you. May I ask what is their excuse? Reply to
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Carl ********
But with no guarantee the stress is making me ill because never received a email confirmation
Graham ********
@Carl *******
ou could contact Siam legal. I think they run the Web site a d offer a 100 dollar assistance. James ***********
@Carl *******
i received email confirmation almost 24 hr later stating they will respond to my application within 7 days at the same email address Reply to
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Marc ***********
Had it in 1 hour time, superb
Carl ********
@Marc **********
show me pass ?Marc ***********
@Carl *******
sorry Carl, I don't publish it but it is really true, they send me a mail with PDF, the pass with QR codeCarl ********
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Michael **************
I was told today you just need to wait. They have had
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applications Carl ********
Just read on Twitter we’re somebody had applied twice because was not sure first one had gone through and had it rejected I have done the same thing already have this sinking feeling I ain’t going and £1000 down the drain absolutely disgusting
Ron *********
@Carl *******
can you share that tweet in here, what you are saying is this person got rejected because of applying 2 times with different emails?I mean because there's 1000s that have done that
Carl ********
Because loose flight
Terry ********
@Carl *******
they need to tighten it up.Carl ********
@Terry *******
I just resent it using gmail and said received but I think to late because my flight is on the 10th November wasted 3 days waiting because sent original pass in outlook email address and heard nothing why was we not notified of this 3 days wasted probably loose my flight now 3 times applied 2 times on outlook no reply then just now in gmail and got a response crazyDavid **********
@Carl *******
me too. Did same. Flying the 10th as well.Reply to
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Daniel ******
@Carl *******
why £1000 down the drain? Carl ********
@Daniel *****
because not get pass in time can’t go my flight is on 10th November and heard nothing submitted Monday evening got the pass but heard nothing no confirmation email zilch Daniel ******
@Carl *******
ah okay, did it make you book a flight to complete the application? I assume I’ve just done the first step where a flight booking wasn’t required, only insurance and first nights accommodation… Reply to
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Terry **********
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Chris *********************
When you up load your documents they are all dated flights etc I think the authorities will prioritize them that's flying earlier
Chris *********************
@Carl *******
did you receive a email saying your application has been received Chris *********************
Haha chill nowt we can do but wait pal
Carl ********
@Chris ********************
no I did not why should I haveChris *********************
@Carl *******
yes I got a message next morning saying my application had been received when you finished your application did you press okCarl ********
@Chris ********************
yes just done it again when pressed okay just takes me back to original page when I started Chris *********************
@Carl *******
just wait for email now saying received Carl ********
@Chris ********************
okay that’s all I can do like you said maybe dealing with earlier flights it’s just so worried because not had confirmation put the exact same details in passed twice so now actually submitted details 2 times I am just longing to tell my wife everything is okay and we will be together soon my nerves are in tenterhooks at our age no good for your peckerReply to
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Ian ***********
@Chris ********************
hope your optimism holds. I started a COE a month ago and it was rejected as I was returning on 9 November a day after they deemed a COE could no longer be used Chris *********************
Ian Lancatster that was well advised COE would have to be changed to Pass if entering after the 1st of November
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Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ********************
I apply today afternoon. Chris *********************
@Ahsan *****************
when do you flyAhsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ********************
8 November night and I will be there 9 November morning Chris *********************
@Ahsan *****************
you will be lucky to get pass back they say up to 7 working daysAhsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ********************
I hope, they will give me pass before my flight 🙄Reply to
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Carl ********
@Chris ********************
ok thanks I understand and yes that makes sense it’s just the waiting Reply to
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Francesco **********
do u all have the passport number mentioned on your covid certificate?! in switzerland they didn’t write it… im quite worried about…….
Nikk ******
@Francesco *********
no - no one in America has passport number written on the card they gave us - not even if you log in cdc website online to view the certificate - I made sure to include the online QR code to scan for my vaccine info though .Francesco **********
@Nikki *****
great, thx!!Reply to
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Frédéric ******************
@Francesco *********
Almost no country wrote the passport number in the vaccine certificate because1. You get vaccinated to avoid catching a disease, not to travel
2. Not everyone has a passport.
Steve *******
@Frédéric ****************
I think he means the $50k covid insurance cert.Francesco **********
@Frédéric ****************
ah, ur message had the big power to calm me down a bit, so i can still hope that it will be fine. thx!Reply to
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Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Francesco *********
yes brother. Need passport number mentioned. Francesco **********
@Ahsan *****************
i hate this fucking covid!!!! Terry ********
@Francesco *********
it's not the covid. It's all the stupidity around it.Reply to
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Carl ********
What happens iff pass does not come through in time can you still catch your flight or would you not be allowed to board the plane
Pui *****
@Carl *******
you absolutely will not be allowed to board the plane without the Thailand Pass approval QR code. The airline is required to check very carefully because they are liable for returning you if they let you fly. Carl ********
@Pui ****
I here you mate have had enough of it utterly bullshit what they put us through not to mention possible losing your flight hotel reservation and all the other stuff you have had to obtain to try and get to Thailand so I can be with my wife I am so sad because I just stare at the phone waiting for an email that might not be coming Carl ********
@Pui ****
iff not had email saying received my pass or my application then it don’t look good 100% said pass then press okay Carl ********
@Pui ****
I did not receive an email that’s what’s worrying meGraham ********
@Carl *******
You shod have an email saying your pass has been recieved. Carl ********
@Graham *******
iff I have not what can I doGraham ********
@Carl *******
You will have to Re apply and do it again I suppose. It took about 8 hours to get a "your application has been recieved" Carl ********
@Graham *******
I have applied twice Monday night about 20.30 pm then today about mid day same results said passed what can I do and I fly next Wednesday Graham ********
@Carl *******
I fly next Wed too. I'm sitting here on the edge of my seat. Maybe they are now too busy to give a courtesy email any more. I applied Monday 5pm. I have to go, I live there, I wish I could just stuff the whole thing. Carl ********
@Graham *******
I think iff no email saying receivers then can’t be in the system what a farceCarl ********
@Graham *******
you can’t even contact anyone to confirm your application has been received what a ridiculous situation just treat like a herd of cattle not knowing iff your going or not my wife will be heartbroken Reply to
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Ian ***********
@Carl *******
it seems change the date and you have to do a new application so clocks starts again. I don’t think airlines will allow you to check in without all the documentation as they are liable to take you back home if documents not all okJeab ********
@Ian **********
Welcome to the club :-(Carl ********
@Ian **********
I fly on the 10th November submitted Thailand pass Monday night got the pass so I believe there is time but it’s the not knowing when you are going to receive the passJeab ********
@Carl *******
I'm flying out on Wed. too. Got an email confirming my registration the next day. Still biting my nails waiting and praying that my QR Code would show up soon. Good luck everyone!Carl ********
@Jeab *******
hi I did not get an email should I be worried 100% said passed and hit and pressed ok button Reply to
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Alfonso **********
What a mess in only 3 days 🤯
Chris *********************
Done mine Monday said up to 7 working days
Ivon ********
@Chris ********************
7 days? Omg 😱 very slow process, I got my HES to Turkey in 10 min. Guess each country is different. Hopefully when is time for me to go in summer 2022 all this is gone. Reply to
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Pierre **************
received
Carl ********
It is nerve wracking waiting not no iff your going or not going every thing booked flights hotel visa booked pcr test for Sunday I fly on Wednesday not seen my Thai wife for 2 years since corvid the not knowing iff been approved is making me ill
Vincent ********
@Carl *******
it’s crazy Chris *********************
@Carl *******
I fly 1 week today they no how to get you worried I'm the same as you mate haven't seen wife and daughter's for 19 months Carl ********
@Chris ********************
yes I agree posted something similar last week and iff pass don’t come in time we are expected to pay for new flight hotel pcr test again it should be illegal they don’t deserve tourists I have already thrown the towel in and told my wife I don’t no when I will see her again I was same had Coe approved only to be rejected later on because of this Thailand pass it’s pathetic and to be honest I’m bored of it all nowCarl ********
@Chris ********************
yes it’s terrible and we can do nothing about it just stare at the phone hopefully get the email and no way of asking anyone iff your getting pass or not and all the heartache and money wasted on flights visa hotel insurance it’s crazy tempted to ring embassy but what’s the point you would never get through absolutely crazy situation to be in I had my Coe approved only to be rejected because had to apply for this Thailand pass it’s not fare for all of us in this situation been treated like foddderReply to
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Steven ********************
Whats name of app to download
Ian ***********
@Steven *******************
must use Google Chrome and if you get message “ error in API server” then need to download @nd then switch on the CORS extension for Google ChromePassport number needs 12 characters but just need to add spaces to get up to 12 characters otherwise you get message “passport number already used”
Steven ********************
@Ian **********
Whats the docs being requested I have valid non - imm multi entry visa based on marriage and recently extended till ***
/22Frédéric ******************
@Ian **********
I had error in API and I just added 1 space after passport number, nothing else, and it worked.Steven ********************
@Ian **********
thnx still in thailand going back work end Nov then back thailand Feb 2022Reply to
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Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steven *******************
you need apply this website **************************
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Pui *****
4000+ people got it in the first 24 hours according to the government statistics out of
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+ that applied.Michael **************
@Pui ****
I first used hotmail on Monday than on Thursday changed to gmail and applied 4 times today at 630am. Received 4 QRs I leave on the 8th. Adrian *******
@Michael *************
So you waited around 48 hours before you got your QR codes? I've applied twice (once on Tuesday) and again on Weds (because I had higher resolution JPEGs to submit) and though I received confirmation I have heard back nothing. I'm wondering if it's worth applying multiple times? Reply to
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Jeffrey *********
@Pui ****
So many people submitted five or more applications due to website problems that it's hard to know how to interpret that statistic... :/Steve **********
@Pui ****
and govt stats are always spot on.Reply to
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Ian ***********
Most people are struggling to just complete and lodge an application. Lots of bugs
Francesco **********
@Ian **********
exactly!Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian **********
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An *****
We received our COE just now.
But our flight got cancelled 🤦🏻♀️
But our flight got cancelled 🤦🏻♀️
Angela *****************
@Rose ********
who were you booked with 😢An *****
@Angela ****************
I’m booked with my partner via Qatar Airways. We found another flight but from a different airport. So we’re trying to get in touch with the embassy if it’s okay to use the existing COE but flight details have changed.Angela *****************
@Rose ********
fingers crossed for you 🤞🏽An *****
@Angela ****************
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Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rose ********
but I think, after 7 November you can't use COE anymore. Deco *********
Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Deco ********
you need now apply for Thailand Pass. After 7 November you can't use COE anymore. Reply to
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Deco *********
@Ahsan *****************
do you still need the Thailand Pass after the 7th..... If you can't use COE.Thanks
Ahsan ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Deco ********
I already apply for Thailand Pass Reply to
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An *****
yes, but for those who applied before nov.1, COE’s are still acceptable. Our flight is Nov.7 from Istanbul
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Jeremy ********
Not yet
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