Should I apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE) or wait for the Thailand Pass to be available?

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Oct 22, 2021

3 years ago

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When will the Thailand pass registration website be up and running? I'm flying from the US on the 4th of Nov arriving on the 6th in Phuket. Not sure if I should apply for COE or wait and see if the the Thailand pass is ready on the 1st and register then?

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The community discusses the uncertainty surrounding the launch of the Thailand Pass registration website scheduled for November 1. Users suggest applying for the Certificate of Entry (COE) due to potential delays and problems with the new online system. Experiences are shared about the COE application process and its importance for travelers coming from the US, especially given the changes and unpredictability in travel regulations.

Lisa ********************

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

Apply for COE. I arrive 5th Nov. Already got mine. Will be accepted and my quarantine already reduced to 1 night, by my AQ hotel. Refund promised in writing

3 years ago

Michael **************

I was told today by embassy to get COE because they will not guarantee you will get Thai pass in time

3 years ago

Marcos ***********

Https://tp.consular.go.th

3 years ago

Andrew ********

Check up hourly as it keeps changing.

3 years ago

Ryan *********

@Andrew *******

can you send the link were we must check

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Ryan *********

Stuart ********

Get a coe ,as rules change every day here in Thailand

3 years ago

Michael ********

Thailand pass might work or might not, they havent got a good track record. Expect problems first week could be wrong.

3 years ago

Paul *******************

Leonardo, we are arriving on the 1st November in Phuket We opted to use the existing application, it took several days to get the COE which is a multiple step process and has intermediary approvals.

It's a personal decision, but my prior experience would be to err on the conservative side. Also travelling from US using the LA consulate.

3 years ago

Darren *******

Keep an eye on local embassy website to see if they say anything about it. I don't think anyone would be particular surprised if the app isn't available for 1 November.

3 years ago

Stuart *********

11:59pm on October 31st. Or there abouts. No one really knows.

3 years ago

Jonas *************

I don't also expect them to shut down the COE application websites before they take up the TP site. It'll save us still working on it I'm going to take 3 months before it's finished. Meanwhile you have to wait...

3 years ago

Jared **********

@Stuart ********

and expect crashing and servers to be down per the usual, Thailand’s track record with apps isn’t so hot

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Jared **********

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