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What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a visa and Certificate of Entry (COE) for Thailand during the pandemic?

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Jan 1, 2021
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Adrian ***************
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Finally can report Visa online application submitted on the 10th December Overnight expressed documents in throu UPS ( I don’t recommend) due to the fact they slickly picked up my on the 23 and I am guessing no one wanted to mess up their Xmas shopping in order to delivery my package in a timely manner so stressing through a tracking black out my passport arrived on the 29 my flight to BKK is scheduled for the 31 so I had to really search for a location to do REAL Time PCR test and scheduled my Fit to fly later that night I am on my way to start the first leg almost home to see my wife and kid it will be 11 months by the time I make it home
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An expat shared their experience of applying for a visa online on December 10 and sending documents via UPS, which they do not recommend due to delays. After receiving their passport on December 29, they had to find a location for a real-time PCR test before their flight to Bangkok on December 31. The conversation highlights the importance of applying for a Certificate of Entry (COE) after obtaining a visa, as well as the necessity of having health insurance to receive the COE. Several commenters relate similar experiences and provide encouragement.
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Adrian ***************
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Locked up in ASQ
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Adrian ***************
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I am fasting for 14 days so we will see how it goes day 1
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 At least you are back good luck mine passed quickly and thanks to my wife bringing dumbells, came out quite fit
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Chad **********
I'm right with you man same.
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Adrian ***************
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Visa and COE
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Mark *********
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 good luck 🤞 don’t forget insurance
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Michael ********
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 you dont get the COE if you dont have insurance
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Adrian ***************
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I have everything
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John ******
visa alone is not enough. Next step is appy for COE
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Chris *********************
Same as me not seen wife and daughters for 11 months good luck happy new year
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Adrian ***************
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 right back at you where are you at in the process
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 still in Uk my friend
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@Chris ********************
 good luck setting your plan in motion please us a courier that makes it where you can track your stuff every step of the way so you can plan propy
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 ok my friend stay lucky
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