What are the current visa entry requirements for returning to Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Jun 18, 2020
5 years ago
Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hiya I'm stuck in Holland when it is possible I Will fly back to wife and baby I had Dutch travel insurance for 10 years Will this be ok thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is seeking clarity about flying back to Thailand from Holland, mentioning their long-term Dutch travel insurance. The conversation highlights current travel restrictions due to COVID-19, indicating that only specific groups, including work permit holders and potentially Thai spouses, may be able to enter Thailand. There is frustration about the lack of clear information from official sources, and participants suggest checking local embassy advice and reputable news sources like the Bangkok Post for updates.
Janin ******
If everything stays the same, KLM flies back from July
John *******
Nathan ***************
Marriage visas work permits allowed entry first

If you have been hired for work you must leave immediately once the contract ends

There was some doubt on married folk gaining entry but that seems to have been updated

My wife found that I’m eligibtle for entry as it stands and that’s even to study TEFL but all must have 100k usd/gbp covid insurance (edited as liubimtsev pointed out the error)

All the old rules still apply though for certain ages (over retirement) they’ve clamped down on the insurance you MUST HAVE another high cost and earnings/savings in the bank

I’ve been mentioning to people that the Far East is closing its borders due to global currency changes

Even the rules for tourists changed on my last trip and had to provide bank statements showing more money than most earn going in your account

There’s a few posts on this subject

Try doing a search at the home page of this group using covid entry to Thailand or

Entry to Thailand as a good starting point

You’ll soon see how many people actually know not much and I would recommend emailing your thai embassy where you are coming from

I emailed before my last application and got the latest information and helpful guidance for my application requirements
Eric *********
Neem contact op met de ambassade in Den Haag
Nathan ***************
Bloody hell I wouldn’t ask this question here and nor would I advise anyone makes comment on this subject (edited thanks to durant)

Far too many experts about something they don’t know and if you do share something you do know then those experts only behave like childish dicks and make you feel even worse about the situation you are faced with

Oh and don’t mention your thai wife having some information from another source

You’ll only get ridiculed for that

Makes me wonder if most of this group has came over from the other group we all know is full of babyadults
Gene **********
@Nathan **************
totally agree! Can’t ask anything on here without some bonehead making a negative remark!
Durrant ********
@Gene *********
its called the social media bonehead
Durrant ********
@Nathan **************
excellent job for one that says he would not comment. Now thats what I call a real keyboard warrior...
Nathan ***************
@Durrant *******
I’ll also use this screenshot as an example of what I meant 555+
Nathan ***************
@Durrant *******
oh and have a search for keyboard warrior and its usage on social media

In fact I’ll save you the time and you can use that energy on even more smart ass quips

😂
Durrant ********
@Nathan **************
anyone can write and say what they like its called free speech. Keyboard warriors a defined anyway you want. Not just copy and paste.. Hahaha
Nathan ***************
@Durrant *******
ahh youre a bloody keyboard warrior too I see
Durrant ********
@Nathan **************
correct go to the top of the class
Nathan ***************
Hahaha
Nathan ***************
@Durrant *******
oops must edit and add the important word “advise” after the I lol
James **************
Its not known yet, the government has proposed letting people who are married to thai nationals back in. Just have to wait and see.
Shane **********
Airports may open in July for business travellers, essential workers etc but the government is not clear about this.
Chris *********
I mean sure-- why would he want to come here with hundreds of instantaneous, topic focused potential responses when a generic, non-interactive option is readily at hand. Solid advice, you should start a media consulting service.
Alwyne ********
And you should put a real photo up and not the clown u are
Garrett ***********
@Ch***
Generic?
Michael ********
@Garrett **********
commented on mine i think but not sure its better to ask stupid questions on here rather than look at official news. But i could be wrong
Michael ********
Seriously just check Bangkok post every day
Alan *******
I totally understand this group's mods getting frustrated over this. the whole world knows tourist travel is off but not a day goes by we don't get people asking if and when they can come to Thailand. Why they think a FB group would know more than their local Embassy is beyond me
Steve **********
@Alan ******
Try to get in touch with ANY embassy , you'll turn to FB.
Alan *******
@Steve *********
don;t the embassies publish the latest advice on their websites? Or are there no better places to get advice, the Bangkok Post maybe? I do take your point though
Steve **********
@Alan ******
I would read Bkk Post.

Embassy post never up to date, don't answer phones or texts.

Consulate in CM may as well not exist. Thr frustration there is worse than Cv19

Thai govt has daily updates, some are picked up by Forum
Thomas ********************
I don't think this is fair. For one thing, embassies knows... Checks notes... Fuckall about immigration.

There's a lot of news and rumours and whatever floating around. I think it's reasonable to ask. Maybe someone has a better grasp.

But either way, as to the OP, it's wait, follow news, and see.
Tod *********
So True.
Chao ******
Facebook knows everything... ask Mark Sukacok... sorry I mean Suckaburke :-)
Mikus *****
The first group that will be able to enter Thailand will be those who got a work permit. As for Tourist or Non-O visa holders we will have to wait..
Phillip **************
@Bonta ****
i thought if you have family in Thailand you could also travel but not a 30 day visa
Michael ********
@Phillip *************
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Michael ********
Steve *********
When the authorities say so.
Garrett ***********
I’ve had a Netflix subscription for over 5 years and I still can’t get back in.
Bobby ********
@Garrett **********
. Thoughts and prayers man! I can feel your grief
Darryl **********
Sterling James Burke would be fun at party's
Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Scott **********
@Tony *******
Ummm. I do not want to insert myself into this but do you not understand that Garrett is the admin for this group?
Sterling *******
@Garrett **********
Holy shit dude, your joke was like, so like, funny. Your parents must be exceptionally proud..
Derek ********
Sterling James Burke chill out dude .. it was actually funny
Garrett ***********
@Ster****
Joke? Do you think I don't have a Netflix subscription?
Sterling *******
@Garrett **********
smashing your teeth out of your face with a hammer would be a nice joke
Roy ***********
Sterling James Burke I guess you did not get the joke?🤔
Chris *********
Sterling James Burke If chatting on FB drives you to violence maybe this media is beyond your state of intellectual evolution. Try Daily Mail.
Nick *******
@Sterling *************
get a life! I thought it’s funny
Sterling *******
@Nick ******
The purpose of this group is not for jokes you idiotic twat.
Nick *******
Sterling James Burke you should learn how to read! This group name is Thai visa and everything else. So a joke is definitely allowed, period. It’s mr idiotic twat for you! Haven’t you learned any manners?
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