What Are the Options for an Italian Passport Holder Facing Changes in Thai Visa Rules?

Mar 11, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello - very busy days with so many changes by the Thai immigration. I am in the unlucky position of holding an Italian passport and my current non b will end by the 31st of March. All planned and docs ready to apply in Hong Kong as guardian for my son (with regular student visa). 

With the new certificate requirement, HK is not a great option anymore so changed our plans to Singapore just 3 hours ago. And now grand finale - VOA canceled for Italy. s. Korea and Hong Kong. ❓ do I understand correctly that now my only option for any visa is to fly to Italy and apply there for any type of visas? = Stay in Italy 14 days, produce an Italian medical certificate a negative COVID19 test and then be home quarantined with the rest of the family?  I really hope I am wrong. Thank you

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An Italian passport holder is facing uncertainty due to recent changes in Thai immigration rules, including the cancellation of the Visa on Arrival (VOA) for Italy, South Korea, and Hong Kong. With the current Non B visa set to expire at the end of March and the inability to apply in Hong Kong due to new requirements, the individual inquires whether they must fly back to Italy to obtain a visa there, complete a quarantine period, and produce medical documentation to re-enter Thailand.

James ********

Good Luck Daniella.

Hope all goes well for you and family.

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5 years ago

James ********

We cautioned you not to go to Hong Kong in your recent posts. Now this. Go get a visa in a nearby country. Meet its requirements. Changes are happening.

5 years ago

James ********

Get to Vientiane or Singapore quickly.

Watch daily for any change in visa requirements. MAY NEED the Medical Certificate and personal information form completed.

Good luck...

5 years ago

Daniela **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I owe you! that's why we changed to Singapore

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Daniela **********

Tod *********

Go get a visa for thailand where ever you want to, the rule is you can't get IN to thailand on a visa exempt entry nothing more..

5 years ago

Daniela **********

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I see - this is so reassuring. So Singapore is still ok . really appreciate

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Tod *********

NO you can't enter the country WITHOUT a valid visa for thailand. You never had a VOA option for thailand, italians got in on a 30 day visa exempt entry BUT now you need a visa to get in

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