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Is Thailand now open to UK tourists and what are the current visa requirements?

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Nov 10, 2020
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It appears Thailand is now open again to Uk tourists. I saw this information on the Thai embassy in London. Can anyone confirm this?
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Thailand has reportedly reopened to UK tourists, allowing for a 60-day tourist visa. However, there are concerns about COVID-19 insurance and bank balance requirements, with some discussions suggesting a necessity of £12,800 in the bank for certain visa applications. Clarifications emerge that not all visas may require this amount, particularly regarding the special long-term tourist visa. Questions regarding the logic behind financial prerequisites and quarantine limitations have surfaced, indicating a complex visa application process post-COVID.
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So insurance us 12k? Seems they want they want some kind of pre-proof you will spend money and only want the rich.
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เด่ ******
I heard that stv won't need $
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for the past six month already but instead tourist visa must provide it. Where is the logic here, since stv is made for foreigner to stay longer. Can anyone explain the logic ?
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เด่ ******
Good explanation. So means, if you are wealthier have $
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for past six month, than according to thai logic you are likely don't have corona virus. 😁
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@Tae ******
 There is no logic with these people.
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Terry ********
When will they realise that anyone with savings of £
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will not have it sitting in their current account! There is no logic in Thailand!
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Spencer *******
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A friend showed me this earlier. In fact, the post is on this group. Apparently you don’t need the 12,800 in bank for the special long term tourist visa. Not sure if this applies to the regular single entry tourist visa that’s valid for 60 days
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@Spencer ******
 that’s for a Singaporean national....
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@Gary ******
 haha. Thanks for clearing that up.
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Oliver ********
it's on the embassy website so you can apply for a certificate of entry, but no doubt more people will apply than they have spaces for. and there is no guarantee things won't change between now and when your flight takes off.
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@Oliver *******
 I think that’s why they put the high monetary requirements in place to stop so many applications
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@Jim *******
 yeah basically there is a limited quarantine capacity so they have to prioritise somehow, and those priorities can and will change
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@Oliver *******
 exactly mate
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@Oliver *******
 thank you for your info
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Mike ********
The last 4 lines say it all,.ah well !
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Terry ********
Mike Davies No the Tourist Visa became available today in the UK. And Ive had it confirmed by an email from the London Embassy.
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@Paul ******
 thanks Paul for showing the rest of the screenshot.
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Andrew ********
It would be nice to have £12,800
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Paul *******
That's weird.. need too much money in the bank for a short trip... And no covid test... Makes no sense.
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Oliver ********
@Paul ******
 need a covid test. it's just missing from this screenshot.
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Bobby ********
45 days after quarantine, but you can get a 30 day extension
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Angie *******
12 ,800 in bank for 6 months ?
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Ross *****
hey! does anyone know if this visa is for 60days? and if it can be re-newed whilst in country?
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@Joe *******
 only 30 days renewable and after bye bye
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@Angie ******
 it’s just to make sure

No one will consider Thailand as a holiday destination
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Ruth *******
@Angie ******
 it’s to make sure people can support themselves if they get sick.
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Anne ********
@Ruth *******
 No, surely the health insurance money is for that. This £12,800 is to keep the number of tourist applications down, I believe
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@Ruth *******
 no that’s what the insurance is for
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Steve *******
@Ruth *******
 Isnt that what the covid insurance is for? No mention of having to use/spend or even take £12.800 with you.
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 thats why I thought it was just if you were moving there
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@Angie ******
 Correct!
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@Jim *******
 just seems a lot for a normal holiday or is this to live in Thailand
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@Angie ******
 it’s just a caveat put in place to stop so many applications
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@Sheila ******
 bit mad isn't it counts me out with a bank balance like this
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Mike ********
That’s a bit more like it,. But what about the c19 insurance etc ? No mention of that ,.!
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@Mike *******
 it's just missing from this screenshot.
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Sami ******
Yes 60 days tourist visa is For everyone..
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