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Is Thailand now open to UK tourists and what are the current visa requirements?
Thailand tourismUK touristsvisa requirementsCOVID-19 regulationstourist visabank balance requirementsCertificate of Entrylong-term tourist visaimmigration rules
Nov 10, 2020
5 years ago
Spencer *******
ORIGINAL POSTERIt appears Thailand is now open again to Uk tourists. I saw this information on the Thai embassy in London. Can anyone confirm this?
TLDR : Answer Summary
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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Sacha ****
So insurance us 12k? Seems they want they want some kind of pre-proof you will spend money and only want the rich.
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 ?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. 😁Sacha ****
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There is no logic with these people.Reply to
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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!Spencer *******
ORIGINAL POSTERA 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....Spencer *******
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haha. Thanks for clearing that up. Reply to
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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.
Jim ********
@Oliver *******
I think that’s why they put the high monetary requirements in place to stop so many applications Oliver ********
@Jim *******
yeah basically there is a limited quarantine capacity so they have to prioritise somehow, and those priorities can and will changeJim ********
@Oliver *******
exactly mate Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Oliver *******
thank you for your info Reply to
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Mike ********
The last 4 lines say it all,.ah well !
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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Spencer *******
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thanks Paul for showing the rest of the screenshot. Reply to
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Andrew ********
It would be nice to have £12,800
Paul *******
That's weird.. need too much money in the bank for a short trip... And no covid test... Makes no sense.
Oliver ********
@Paul ******
need a covid test. it's just missing from this screenshot.Reply to
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Bobby ********
45 days after quarantine, but you can get a 30 day extension
Angie *******
12 ,800 in bank for 6 months ?
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 Reply to
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@Angie ******
it’s to make sure people can support themselves if they get sick.Anne ********
@Ruth *******
No, surely the health insurance money is for that. This £12,800 is to keep the number of tourist applications down, I believeAndrew *******
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no that’s what the insurance is for Steve *******
@Ruth *******
Isnt that what the covid insurance is for? No mention of having to use/spend or even take £12.800 with you.Angie *******
@Steve ******
thats why I thought it was just if you were moving thereReply to
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Correct! Angie *******
@Jim *******
just seems a lot for a normal holiday or is this to live in Thailand Jim ********
@Angie ******
it’s just a caveat put in place to stop so many applications Angie *******
@Sheila ******
bit mad isn't it counts me out with a bank balance like thisReply to
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Mike ********
That’s a bit more like it,. But what about the c19 insurance etc ? No mention of that ,.!
Oliver ********
@Mike *******
it's just missing from this screenshot.Reply to
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Sami ******
Yes 60 days tourist visa is For everyone..
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