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What are the current COVID-19 travel requirements for returning to the UK from Thailand?
COVID-19 Travel RequirementsThailandUK ImmigrationVaccinationCOVID-19 TestingTravel RegulationsExpat life in Thailand
Jan 5, 2022
4 years ago
Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTERFlying back to London Heathrow today on Gulf Air with layover in Bahrain.
At Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport check-in they wanted to see:
- Fully Vaccinated Covid document
- A negative Covid test within 48 hours (We had ATK done yesterday, see negative letter below)
- The Passenger Locator Form document (They took picture)
- Evidence of PCR (Day 2) booking for when back in UK
Overall had a good trip to this wonderful country but I must admit the constant worry of the next Covid test and the seemingly ever changing government announcements (Both Uk and Thailand) does constantly play on your mind, so much harder to relax than pre-Covid trips.
At Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport check-in they wanted to see:
- Fully Vaccinated Covid document
- A negative Covid test within 48 hours (We had ATK done yesterday, see negative letter below)
- The Passenger Locator Form document (They took picture)
- Evidence of PCR (Day 2) booking for when back in UK
Overall had a good trip to this wonderful country but I must admit the constant worry of the next Covid test and the seemingly ever changing government announcements (Both Uk and Thailand) does constantly play on your mind, so much harder to relax than pre-Covid trips.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A traveler shares their experience flying back to London Heathrow from Thailand, noting the COVID-19 regulations they had to comply with, including proof of full vaccination, a negative COVID test, a Passenger Locator Form, and evidence of a Day 2 PCR booking. Several comments discuss the challenges of traveling under these regulations, the potential changes to requirements, and tips for booking PCR tests.
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Ronald *********
Read today, from Jan 7 pre departure COVID test to be scrapped for entering UK.
Also received message from UK travel agency.
Also received message from UK travel agency.
James *******
The UK is probably going to dump all or most these requirements very soon, possibly today, as they are pretty pointless.
Miki *******
Cant fly unvaxxed?
Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Miki ******
Not sure , I think some airlines allow and others maybe not, but not sure to be honest.Reply to
Ian ************
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Gordon *******
Yes, those are the forms required for departure and entry into the UK at present.
Some airlines require a PCR test rather than a antigen test.
I agree, stressful, particularly the last few days of your trip.
Had exactly the same dilemmas 2 weeks ago
Some airlines require a PCR test rather than a antigen test.
I agree, stressful, particularly the last few days of your trip.
Had exactly the same dilemmas 2 weeks ago
Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gordon ******
Agreed.Reply to
Ian ************
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Steven ********************
Is there any quarantine requirement in uk at present
Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steven *******************
I booked with Dam Health.*****************************************************************************************************
Steven ********************
@Ian ***********
am fully vaccinatedSteven ********************
@Ian ***********
how did u book the PCR as i will be staying guest house or renting apartmentSteven ********************
@Ian ***********
cheers hopefully things may change for better as planning trip back in mid yearIan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steven *******************
We are fully vaccinated and have to isolate at home until we have a negative PCR test. I’ve booked our test at clinic for 5 hours after we land, so can get results ASAP. Called a Day2 test.Reply to
Ian ************
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Margaret *********
Excellent thanks for letting the group know. 👍🏾
Olga **********
Is there a QR code on ATK test?
Dave ********
@Ian ***********
thanks!Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dave *******
550btDave ********
@Ian ***********
how much was the test?Olga **********
@Ian ***********
that’s great! Thank you 🙏Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Olga *********
Yes on bottom right of letter and an official stamp.Reply to
Ian ************
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Jeremy ********
This is the new Normal for traveling in the Post-Rona world
Ian ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
Yep it seems so.Reply to
Ian ************
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