ask
Search
Ask
Answereda year ago

Is it compulsory to have the yellow fever vaccination for entry into Thailand from Nigeria?

Anonymous *************
asked May 22, 2025
2k
views
13
replies
2
likes
For those on DTV, And travelling from Nigeria to Bangkok, when filling the Thailand arrival form, was it compulsory to have the yellow fever vaccination?
Answer summary
Yes, it is compulsory to have the yellow fever vaccination when entering Thailand from Nigeria. Travelers from Nigeria are required to fill out the Thailand Health Pass, and without proof of vaccination, they may be denied entry or face additional requirements upon arrival.
13 repliesnewest first
8

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Paul *******
Paul *******
Assuming you're Nigerian and the Nigerian authorities don't impose a yellow fever vaccination requirement on their citizens to leave the country (many African countries do) then you first have to find a country that doesn't require the shot to enter or transit (such as European countries) before flying to Thailand.

However, that isn't a guarantee because Thai immigration still pulls aside all Nigerian nationals to check their yellow fever vaccination certificate.

In theory, a minimum 10 day stay in a non-yellow fever country should negate this requirement, but it's uncharted waters.

If you're concerned, you might want to consider getting a "contraindication to vaccination certificate ".

I don't know if the Thai authorities will accept this for quarantine free entry.

Singapore imposes a 6-day quarantine on holders of this certificate (meaning anyone who is medically unfit to be vaccinated against yellow fever) and I suspect the Thais are the same but I don't know for sure.
Sam *********
Sam *********
No, they just take everyone from that plane to the side and you have to fill in an extra form (you get put into some online system). In theory you are meant to then log in after I think 5-7 days and tick a box that says you are symptomless, but I forgot and nothing happened.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
@Sam ********
Thank you for your factual information based on your personal experience Sam! It’s most helpful for everyone.
Paul *******
Paul *******
Yes. You need to fill out the T.8 Thailand Health Pass otherwise you won't be issued a boarding pass.
Cesar *******
Cesar *******
You might get denied entry even in the connection countries. Get the vaccine, come on!
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Cesar ******
Yep they probably won't even issue you a boarding pass since the Thailand Health Pass form is a mandatory requirement for boarding a flight from those countries. Airlines that don't comply could be fined.
John **********
John **********
If you don't have it and you travel from a country that has Yellow Fever you will likely be denied entry
Paul *******
Paul *******
@John *********
It's a certainty to be denied entry and in fact, you need to fill out the T.8 health form with your yellow fever vaccination certificate uploaded just to get issued a boarding pass. This requirement was imposed last August in the wake of the monkeypox 2.0 "outbreak".
John *******
John *******
Yes
Wiz *******
Wiz *******
***************************
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
@John ******
you had to submit it?
John *******
John *******
Anonymous participant
John *******
John *******
Anonymous participant it is on their website

Activity

8 joined
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
8
people
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
...members
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
Do DTV visa holders need to provide a return or exit ticket in Thailand?
3.6k30423mo
What are the entry requirements after getting DTV visa approval for Thailand?
3.2k26344mo
Do I need to show a flight ticket when entering Thailand with a DTV visa?
999651y
Do I need a return flight ticket when entering Thailand with a Non-Immigration ‘O’ Visa?
3.4k17221y
Do I need a return ticket or e-permit after getting a Non-OA visa for Thailand?
631321y
Do I need to show my departure ticket when entering Thailand visa-free with AirAsia?
1.3k561y
Do UK citizens need a visa for a 2-week holiday in Thailand?
3.4k33121y
What are the details regarding the DTV and the new digital entry requirements in Thailand starting May 1st?
3.6k27312y
What should I do with my retirement visa when renewing my passport and returning to Thailand?
1.4k3122y
Are there updates on the overnight stay requirement in Laos for border bounces from Chiang Mai?
553132y
What do Colombian passport holders need for immigration at Bangkok Airport for arrival?
4.6k15272y
Is an exit ticket required for Americans entering Thailand?
2.7k24153y
Do Nigerian and British passport holders get a 30-day free visa on arrival in Thailand?
1.3k6123y
Is a return or onward ticket required for entry into Thailand on a tourist visa?
927493y
Can unvaccinated travelers choose between RT-PCR or ATK tests to enter Thailand?
553234y
How can I extend my visa in Thailand if I'm unable to travel due to COVID?
3k29125y
Can I extend my 30-day visa exempt stay in Thailand?
1.4k865y
Do I need an RT-PCR test for a 6-hour transit in Bangkok if I have proof of vaccination?
1.2k1045y
Are direct flights the only option for the Phuket Sandbox program?
799385y
What is the current status of COVID-19 vaccination for foreigners in Thailand?
1.4k8165y
Why are China and Kuwait considered 'low-risk' countries for entry into Thailand during the pandemic?
6.2k44836y
What is the protocol for heat gun temperature screenings in Thailand?
2.1k18137y
Do I need to have 20,000 baht cash when re-entering Thailand on a multi-entry non-immigrant O visa?
1.5k9147y
What should a Brazilian traveler do if denied entry into Thailand due to lack of yellow fever vaccination?
4.3k23357y
What do I need to carry for a border run to Satun, Malaysia with a Non-O Multiple Entry spouse visa?
747368y

Resources

Need help with your Thai visa?