What are the current travel requirements and visa options for traveling from the USA to Thailand in early 2022?

Dec 16, 2021
3 years ago
Terary **********
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Anybody travel from the USA to Thailand recently?

I will going to Thailand, I think, Late January.

All roads to Thailand require Covid Insurance? I have health insurance from my company, will that work?

Is Thai-Pass necessary for all visa/exempt options?

Is "Special" tourist visa a pain to get? Would I be better off to get normal visa and hope land borders will be open in March/April?

It looks like everything is now 'e' visa stuff so I wont need to send paperwork, passport, or show any place in person?
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The post inquires about current travel requirements for a trip from the USA to Thailand in late January, specifically regarding Covid insurance, the necessity of the Thai Pass for different visa options, and the difficulty of obtaining a Special Tourist Visa compared to other visa types. Commenters confirm the need for Covid insurance, suggest the user's company health insurance might not be sufficient, and emphasize that a Thailand Pass is mandatory for all travelers regardless of visa type. They also advise that a Special Tourist Visa may be complex and recommend considering a different type of visa, possibly a regular tourist visa.
Adam ********
Regardless of visas everybody needs the Thailand pass
Carlos *********
I came from the state's. Yes need Ins. Your work ins prob won't work. Everyone needs a Thai pass. Can get a 60 day tr visa online.STV is prob. More trouble then it's worth. Retire if your over 50
Carlos *********
Terary, I can imagine how you feel. Soo close. But there are other avenues.
Carlos *********
Paul, thats true but doesnt give you a lot of time to apply for a plan B.
Paul ***********
@Carlos ********
you could get 30 day visa at Bangkok Airport then get other 30 day visa and change date on plane ticket cost more money but easy to do
Terary **********
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@Carlos ********
I am 47 and a half. Until recently, I never wanted to be 2.5 years older.

Did you get return flight? Do you need to show proof of onward travel?
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