Is transit through Turkey allowed for the no quarantine scheme when flying to Bangkok from an approved country?

Oct 28, 2021
3 years ago
Michael *********
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Hi everyone,

Does anyone know if flying from an approved country to bkk, but transiting for 2 hours via Turkey which is not one of the 46 approved country is OK and allows the no qu’a estimé scheme ?

Moreover, “Thai nationals and foreign nationals departing from Thailand to eligible countries and back to Thailand are exempted for the 21 day requirement” —> I have been in Thailand for a couple of month on a Non-immigrant visa and have a work permit. Am I considered a foreign nationals, even though I do not have the residency statut in Thailand, as my legal residence is in Switzerland?

Thank!!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original inquiry concerns the possibility of transiting through Turkey, which is not on the list of 46 approved countries, while en route to Bangkok under the no quarantine scheme. Responses confirm that transit is permissible if it lasts less than 12 hours and the traveler does not leave the airport. Additionally, the individual, holding a Non-immigrant visa and work permit in Thailand, is qualified as a foreign national exempt from the 21-day exit requirement, even with a legal residence in Switzerland.
Stuart *********
No issue about the residency status. The fact is you left Thailand and are returning within 21 days is fine.
Michael *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
also do you know if it’s okay to visit 2 countries before going back to thailand? So I would depart from Thailand to Dubai, then to Israel then back to Thailand. (Both are in the 46 countries list)
Michael *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks again dude
Stuart *********
@Michael ********
no issue if both countries are on the list of approved countries. If you visit one not on the list the 21 days would reset.
Stuart *********
That doesn’t include transiting via a non approved country if the transit time is less than 12 hours and you don’t leave the airport.
Michael *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
thanks man
Stuart *********
Transits are fine as long as it’s under 12 hours and you don’t leave the airport
Michael *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
thank you very much
Stuart *********
I see Brandon got in before me 😀
Brandon ************
As long as you spend less than 12 hours in the transit airport and do not leave the airport, it's fine.
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