What are the steps to enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, and do I need COVID insurance?

Visa Exemption Thailand Pass COVID Insurance Vaccination Entry Requirements SHA+ Hotel Test and Go Program

Apr 18, 2022

3 years ago

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I hope to visit Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption. What are the steps I need to take to enter? 

I'll get the visa at the airport. Is the ThaiPass straightforward? Do I need covid insurance? I'm full vaccinated (if that matters).

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, you do not receive an actual visa at the airport; you will simply receive a stamp. You must complete the Thailand Pass application prior to arrival, which requires booking a SHA+ hotel and uploading necessary documents. Full vaccination is beneficial, and you are required to have health insurance with at least $20,000 coverage. Travelers should check hotel recommendations and ensure their hotel is familiar with the Thailand Pass procedures to avoid delays.

Zane ********

book a sha+ hotel for your thaipass . Try Siam Mandarina, They have required package for thaipass

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3 years ago

Terary **********

Ask this group for a hotel recommendation in the area you want to go. Contact that hotel. Ask them for guidance.

I did my ThaiPass in January it was hell. I think part of my troubles were because the hotel wasn't familiar with their responsibilities.

Some people get there Thaipass back in hours, others, it can take weeks. I would recommend going with a hotel recommended by someone who has had a positive experience.

3 years ago

Alan *******

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@Terary *********

Thanks for your helpful advice. I just sent you a PM

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Sri ***

Book hotel SHA +

Book flight

Send ur documents for Thai pass

Hotels can give sHA+ kit includes airport pickup

U need to upload those docs

3 years ago

Alan *******

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@Sri **

Can you confirm that TestnGo requires only one day Sha+ hotel?

The RTK test on Day5 - is it self-administered? And who do we report the results to? The hotel?

3 years ago

Sri ***

@Alan ******

website doesn’t say anything about day 5 test

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The faq, says it’s self administered, results uploaded, not sure, please comfirm with others, let me know

FAQ

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Liam ********

@AQ *********

look on this site will guide you in the right direction

3 years ago

Alan *******

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@Liam *******

Is this the official website for all Sha++ hotels in Phuket and Bangkok?

I've heard agoda is also an option? But the prices don't include airport transfer etc

3 years ago

Liam ********

@Alan ******

I’m not sure on Phuket but definitely includes Bangkok as I used them for mine all done in one foul swoop

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3 years ago

Brandon ************

If you're entering visa exempt you won't get the visa at the airport. Visa exempt means you don't get any visa at all and you get stamped in for 30 days.

You can find all information about the Thailand Pass on the website. You'll need $20,000 insurance.

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Brandon ************

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