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What are the latest updates on Visa Exemptions for Thailand and the Certificate of Entry (CoE)?
VISA EXEMPT Now available ...(coming soon as Embassy websites are being updated) contact your Thai Embassy /Consulate to apply for the Certificate of Entry CoE. Quarantine 15 days still required upon arrival along with other CoE requirements.. But NO VISA required.
Answer summary
Recent updates indicate that a visa exemption for Thailand is now available, allowing eligible individuals to apply for the Certificate of Entry (CoE) without needing a visa. Quarantine remains mandatory for 15 days upon arrival. However, some embassies have experienced delays in updating their information regarding this policy. Travelers are encouraged to check with their local Thai embassies for the latest requirements and procedures. Some consulates, like those in Abu Dhabi and Washington, have confirmed the new exemptions, while others are still in the process of updating their guidelines.
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Antonino ******
Also in Italy, not the first but maybe not the last, announced the visa exemption.
Tod *********
It appears that the consulates ARE updating their websites one by one through out the world :P
Antonino ******
In Italy is not through yet...
John *******
Washington is offering now visa exemptions, tourist visas and the STV.
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Jason *******
Gareth ********
Ive just had official mail back from the Abu Dhabi embassy that this above is correct and can now travel,not sure if it is updated for Coe but just received the mail now. As i have been in contact with them anyway about submitting my paperwork to enter the Kingdom in the New Year going onshore 31st December. So good news folks as my Mrs was just about to send me my paperwork to Abu Dhabi via DHL.Good news,i think for those travelling and in the above Category.
Tony *******
@Gareth *******
Bahrain is also on list. Just wish I had enough holidays to do the quarantine 😟Chris *******
@Tony ******
That’s the issue with lots of people Can afford the inflated costs.
But can’t get time off.
Gareth ********
@Tony ******
understand 
James ********
OP@Gareth *******
thank you for confirmation😊Gareth ********
@James *******
no problem,,Gareth ********
as above from embassy,mail today
Gareth ********
Dear Sir,
The announcement published by the embassy is true, not the fake news. If you are those list, you are allowed to travel without visa.
Kindly follow the instructions on the announcement to obtain the COE.
Regards,
Royal Thai Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consular Section
Telephone: (+971)2-557 6551
Fax: (+971) 2-557 6552
Facebook: Thaiembassy.abudhabi
Instagram: thaiembassyabudhabi
The announcement published by the embassy is true, not the fake news. If you are those list, you are allowed to travel without visa.
Kindly follow the instructions on the announcement to obtain the COE.
Regards,
Royal Thai Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consular Section
Telephone: (+971)2-557 6551
Fax: (+971) 2-557 6552
Facebook: Thaiembassy.abudhabi
Instagram: thaiembassyabudhabi
Mark *********************
by high season next year and land borders open and jabbed should be good
James ********
OP
Jason ********
Getting slightly easier James 👍
Chris *******
In China.
Spoke to the Thai Consular today in Guangzhao
Told me it’s planned but not out yet
Spoke to the Thai Consular today in Guangzhao
Told me it’s planned but not out yet
Gareth ********
ill hoping now to fly 4th jan,,flight booked,,so hoping the coe and all should be a breeze
Gareth ********
@CChriss ********
hi chris,in uae its confirmed ive been on the phone and had an emailChris *******
@Gareth *******
The Chinese always needed a visa, so it’s probably been sent to the countries that were exempt before. Hope some guys get the use of it.
Chris *******
@Gareth *******
Yeah glad you could use it, it’s less running around with paperwork. Still no show in china fir me, just submitted everything today and asked again.
Yeah, just online CoE and it’s relatively easy
Good luck, I should be in country 28th to start quarantine
Gareth ********
@CChriss ********
well mate my Mrs. was just about to send all my papers over from Samui this week to Abu Dhabi via DHL for submittal by me in the new year on getting onshore 31st ,so i mailed the embassy and ok not required visa now so,,visa exempt good news in around about way, with quarantine and everything it is what it is im afraid.Chris *******
@Gareth *******
ok, was in consulate yesterday and today in Guangzhou nothing here as yet. Maybe squeezing last visa payments out of me
Gareth ********
@CChriss ********
maybe mate,maybeJames ********
OP@CChriss ********
coming soon.Chris *******
@James *******
I hope so Gareth ********
im in abu dhabi offshore and just checked both it and Dubai websites and nothing updated as im trying to get back in the new year of course this would be perfect,considering im already going through the motions with paperwork..
Amaël ******
It would also be good to mention that as of now, the COE website does not offer visa exemption/bilateral agreement as an option. The embassy jumped the gun.
Update: now available as of
Update: now available as of
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