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What is the current process and timeline for returning to Thailand with a work permit from the UK?
ThailandVisa RulesWork PermitCertificate of EntryQuarantine ProcedureExpats in ThailandTravel from UK to Thailand
Jun 19, 2020
6 years ago
Ed ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi,
Has anyone managed to get back to Thailand from the UK in the past few weeks? I have a work permit and teach in BKK.
All of my documents have been submitted to the Thai embassy to obtain the certificate to get back and I am now waiting.
I was just wondering if anyone knows the turnaround time and what the quarantine procedure was like.
Thanks in advance
Has anyone managed to get back to Thailand from the UK in the past few weeks? I have a work permit and teach in BKK.
All of my documents have been submitted to the Thai embassy to obtain the certificate to get back and I am now waiting.
I was just wondering if anyone knows the turnaround time and what the quarantine procedure was like.
Thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the experience and concerns of expats trying to return to Thailand from the UK, specifically focusing on obtaining the necessary documents, like the certificate of entry, and the expected timelines for processing. The comments provide insights into the current entry restrictions, mention a turnaround time of approximately 1-2 weeks for obtaining the certificate, and emphasize the priority given to certain categories of travelers.
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John *******
The post was about going to thailand Kev.
Kev **********
@John ******
it says to and from when quite clearly ther are flights from as u flew on one this week Reply to
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Alex ********
I have spoken to the MFA and they had received my application for a certificate of entry. They told me two weeks until a decision.
Tod *********
keep the group updated on it if you will as far as how the process goes for you... Good luck (y)
Alex ********
@Tod ********
will do mate. Fingers crossedReply to
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Andy *****
Wealthy businessmen and experts first,
Married to thai and work permit second.
Married to thai and work permit second.
Chanin **********
No one can enter thailand at the moment but its slowly changing the soon may allow people to come in but i know for sure you can leave from thailand to another country
Michael ********
@Chanin *********
read his question properly he has paperwork to come in officiallyReply to
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Alice ********
My friend got back June 8th. She had to leave her kids in the UK. Personally I think she has the elite visa because she was fuzzy on the details on her return. Turn around is supposedly 1-2 weeks.
রুমির ******************
I contact with Embassy but they don't have any scdule flights. They told me wait for normal situation.
Greg ********
@Dustu *****
Well yes you will need to have flight leaving from where you are from and flying or connecting to Thailand. However, it is official WP holders can return if they meet requirements and local Embassy grants permission. It would seem yours does notReply to
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Stu *******
@Alice ********
did they allow her on a repatriation flight? Alice ********
@Stu ******
shes not thai. She from the UK with a WPIvan ************
@Al***
if she has a work permit she can't have Elite, you can't get a work permit on that visa.Alice ********
@Ivan ***********
I got you! Didn’t think Stu *******
@Alice ********
yes , I was just wondering how she got into the country then? I am getting work permit also and trying to work out how you fly there, given no commercial flights Reply to
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Dave *********
@Alice ********
She’s done well the boarders are closed????Greg ********
@Dave ********
Work Permit holders can return with conditionsDave *********
@Greg *******
Thanks Greg,all I’ve read is the boarders are closed Greg ********
@Dave ********
It ks very limited opening and you have a lot of hoops to jump through but Work Permit holders and those with paperwork to get one csm come in. Might be costly too unless your company is funding it.Dave *********
@Greg *******
I don’t know how the airline will be able to accommodate these limited numbers either ??Michael *******
@Dave ********
price will have to increase 🤔Greg ********
@Dave ********
Qatar is one from Europe. Not many others I know of. I am going to a leaving party tomorrow for our CFO. He was meant to leave months ago but is stuck. The new CFO cannot get in either.Dave *********
@Greg *******
Lets hope the coming months will bring positive changes. Greg ********
@Dave ********
I think they will eqse but full on border openings will take some time. It will not be this year at least.রুমির ******************
@Greg *******
how can return to Thailand I have valid Visa/workPermit ThailandGreg ********
@Dustu *****
You have to contwct Embassy where you are and ask permission. You neqd a fot to fly certificate and 100k USD health imsurance. You need to do 14 day quarantine in Thailand when you arrive at own cost. Circa 40k THB to 100kReply to
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Phill ******
elite would not make any diference at all .
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