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What are the latest requirements for visa on arrival to Thailand regarding Covid-19?

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Mar 20, 2020
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Dan *********
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Hi everyone, looking for a bit of advice on reliable information sources. I'm hearing a lot of different bit of info, the main ones being in order to get your visa upon arrival, you need a medical certificate claiming you are free from the Covid 19 and insurance of minimum 100,000 USD. Now I heard that this is being put into effect as of Sunday the 22nd of March, and I also heard that it is being put into place immediately. I need to travel with my wife and 2 children (all Thai) and I am British.

Can anyone help with some clarification?
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This post seeks clarification on the requirements for a visa upon arrival in Thailand, specifically regarding the need for a medical certificate and insurance due to Covid-19. There are varying reports about the enforcement date of these rules, with some stating they take effect immediately and others indicating a delay until March 22. Comments provide updates from travelers and suggest keeping track of the latest information through Facebook groups.
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Robert *******
It seems you have more than a bit of advice, good luck
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Conner *******
Latest report from DMK this afternoon is that the test and insurance would be mandatory for all travellers starting tonight at Midnight. Lot's of conflicting information right now but this is what the Airline told me after I insisted a bit to check. They went to Immigration to find out and this is what I was told.

Hoping to get back in to Thailand this evening with no issues.
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Conner *******
Air Asia at Yangon Int'l Airport is saying they will not be stopping anyone from boarding flights to Bangkok until 22 March.

No idea what will happen after arriving in Bangkok with Immigration, etc but it looks like Myanmar could a safe bet for an in and out by air until 22 March. I'll be more certain of this after arriving in Bangkok this evening.
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Marc **********
Following
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Colin **********
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 that's old (yesterday). They've changed it today to all countries and including Thai nationals starting 22nd
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Tom ********
How about just in Transit, is the med certificate needed as well?
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Ellie *******
Sounds like you need to have onward ticket in your hands when check-in the flight to Thailand if just only for transit.
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@Tom *******
 no, it's to pass immigration
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Dan *********
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Good question
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Joseph *****
If you were paying attention, you would know that this facebook group is the BEST on keeping information clear and accurate. If I were you, I would be checking this group couple of times in a hour.
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James ********
When are your traveling?

Where are you traveling from and going to?
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Dan *********
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Im travelling from Vietnam to Thailand (Bangkok)
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Daniel *********
It was 21st for 15ish countries but now it's 22nd and for all countries. I'm in the air and about 5 hours from finding out first hand...
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Terry **********
Yes but 00.01. 23.59 on 21st is last time.
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Daniel *********
It's changed to 22nd as per the link above
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Eddie ******
As of now, nothing from Singapore side. The carrier had confirmed that it will be enforced tomorrow 21st 2359hrs. I got my boarding pass and waiting at air side now
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Bobby ********
It's midnight tomorrow
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Ellie *******
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/CAAT_Announcement-19-Mar-20-1.pdf
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John ********
are they already asking for the medical check?
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John ********
Are the requesting the insurance policy and the medical check the 22nd.?
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@Daniel ********
 please report back.
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