Answered4 years ago
What are the current entry requirements for travelers to Thailand regarding vaccination, insurance, and Covid testing?
**ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO THAILAND
All those hare brained entry requirements they announced last week are rescinded.
*You do NOT need proof of vax to board a flight
*You do NOT need proof of insurance to board a flight
*You do not need a negative covid test to board a flight
Entry is back the way it was BEFORE they thought up those crazy changes.
NOTE:
** It does state that people who will return to a country that requires a negative covid test to enter will be checked for proof of insurance ((insurance is for the duration of your stay PLUS 7 days)
Thanx one and all for the updates on posting the policy (y) **
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO THAILAND
All those hare brained entry requirements they announced last week are rescinded.
*You do NOT need proof of vax to board a flight
*You do NOT need proof of insurance to board a flight
*You do not need a negative covid test to board a flight
Entry is back the way it was BEFORE they thought up those crazy changes.
NOTE:
** It does state that people who will return to a country that requires a negative covid test to enter will be checked for proof of insurance ((insurance is for the duration of your stay PLUS 7 days)
Thanx one and all for the updates on posting the policy (y) **
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Answer summary
Recent policy updates indicate that travelers to Thailand no longer need to show proof of vaccination, insurance, or a negative Covid-19 test to board flights. However, for those returning to countries that require a negative test for entry, proof of insurance for the duration of their stay plus an additional 7 days is necessary. Travelers are encouraged to stay updated with the latest regulations, as circumstances may change.
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Kevin *******
Thanks Tod !
Elizabeth ***********
Is a negative covid test required if flying from Vietnam into Thailand?
Tod *********
OP@Elizabeth **********
there is NO covid test required to fly IN to thailandElizabeth ***********
@Tod ********
ok great thank you 🙏
Khun ******
Nothing is sure or complete only complicated. Got from Thai Embassy suggesting, 1 week before departure Europa I should check travel rules for Thailand and keep original vaxin documents and copy of travel insurance with me
Peter **********
and if you are asked for insurance and you are here long stay , what would the insurance duration need to be, I wonder?
Tod *********
OP@Peter *********
you aren't askedTod *********
OP@Chris *****
thanx for the update posting though (y)Tod *********
OPthe way they wrote it was that if your airline let you board but you're going to a country that requires a negative covid test you can buy it here when you stamp in
Chris ******
Posted today on Lopburi regional health page. Clearly identifies India as requiring insurance. Thai version accompanied it....
Jayanta ********
are you sure about #2, regarding the insurance thing? the Thai embassy in India has issued a notification that insurance is mandatory, for those returning to India after their trip.....
Tod *********
OP@Jayanta *******
look where I added the note, saying that people returning to a country that has a negative covid test to get in DOES have to have insurance for their stay here +7 daysJayanta ********
Howard *******
Cheers
@Tod ********
👍
Lewis ********
These flip flop changes cost me $50 in an unnecessary border run. I know a lot of people have lost much more but still very annoying
Lewis ********
The stress of it too is crazy. If Thailand loses lots of tourism and goes bust its their own fault
Samyol **********
Thank goodness!
Those flip-flop changes cost to be $550 in ticket changes, but I’m glad to be coming back to Thailand!
Those flip-flop changes cost to be $550 in ticket changes, but I’m glad to be coming back to Thailand!
George ****************
Mark ******
@Benji *****
:))
Wayne *******
Good stuff mate.
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