This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
What is the easiest way to enter Thailand from a non-approved country while fully vaccinated?
Thailand entry requirementsNon-O visaVisa exemptionFully vaccinated travelersHealth requirements for entryThailand Sandbox program
Nov 1, 2021
4 years ago
Bryn ********
ORIGINAL POSTERMy eyes glaze over trying to figure out how to get into Thailand. When I read needing a police record and proof of being free of numerous diseases, I wonder if it’s really this much of a challenge. The last time I came into Thailand it seems I went through Customs, they gave me a thirty day pass and I was on my way. Once in, I applied for a Non-O. No problem. What is the easiest way these days coming from a non-approved country, fully vaccinated with government certificate?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user expresses confusion over entry requirements for Thailand, such as needing a police record and health documentation, contrasting it with their previous experience of entering with a 30-day pass and later applying for a Non-O visa. Commenters clarify that entry is possible via visa exemption if financial requirements are met, mention the Sandbox program for vaccinated travelers, and suggest obtaining the Non-O visa prior to arrival.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Retirement Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Steve *******
Get the Non Imm O before you get here.
Michael ********
Sandbox can be any country if vaccinated, 7 days in Phuket or one of the other locations.
Bryn ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
See my reply to Stuart. Why would I want to add more bureaucracy with Sandbox? Any advantage?Michael ********
@Bryn *******
Well you said you are coming from non approved country and are fully vaçcinated so you can either do sandbox where you can leave the hotel after receiving results of first test or do the quarantine in an ASQ where you cannot leave room until its complete.Having done 4 full 14 day quarantines and sandbox i know which i prefer.
Bryn ********
ORIGINAL POSTERReally? Leave the hotel? Just need to stay in BKK for the duration of the quarantine?
Reply to
Bryn ********
Reply
Stuart *********
You can certainly enter visa exempt and apply for an in country non O as long as you have the financials in place.
Joe *********
@Stuart ********
Stuart,on my actual travel insurance certificate, would it have show the details that I’m covid covered and also covered up to £5 million, it’s all there but in the small print of my policy. I see the Axa Thailand one and its all upfront. Any ideas please Stuart *********
@Joe ********
Sorry I am not aware of the specifics of the insurance requirements. I believe that now it doesn’t have to state Covid cover but I’m not 100% certain of the new rules.Joe *********
@Stuart ********
Thanks,would anyone have a comment please, good luck to all traveler’s Reply to
Joe *********
Reply
Graham ********
I can not access the Thailand Pass this morning. Its overloaded. I have an email from the Beverly Hotel to book a one day stay in there asq. They are asking for a marraige certificate to share a room. This hotel is yds from walking street, what a joke.
Stuart *********
@Graham *******
Wow they did that in the early days of ASQ but I thought they’d all dropped that requirement now. Graham ********
@Stuart ********
It's not easy, In fact I don't see how it could be more difficult. My Thai gf passport expires 2 Jan. She can't stay in uk and at the moment it seems can't get back. I guess we'll try the moon. Stuart *********
@Graham *******
You would have to get 2 rooms for the one night. After that then you’d be fine. Graham ********
@Stuart ********
I'm sure that's what they want me to do. The payment Includes transport from the airport. Shall we have a car each. Rip off, even the government can't help ripping off foriegners, every one's nose is in the trough. Tom *******
@Graham *******
"Rip off, even the government can't help ripping off foriegners, every one's nose is in the trough." No change there then. 555 Just another day in paradise.Bryn ********
ORIGINAL POSTERFrom the airport it will most likely be an approved van or limousine. Probably the easiest leg of the trip.
Reply to
Bryn ********
Reply
Bryn ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
So much simpler than doing the sandbox or ThaiPass. I’ll have my vaccination pass, 50,000 insurance and approved quarantine hotel.Stuart *********
@Bryn *******
everyone has to do ThailandPass Stuart *********
Sorry I had assumed you knew that
Bryn ********
ORIGINAL POSTERNope. Seems everything I read, people are having troubles with it.
Danny *******
@Bryn *******
Today is the first day so there are problems of course, but everyone needs to do the ThaiPass now for entry.Stuart *********
@Bryn *******
It only went live today and thousands are trying to use. I’d expect teething problems. Reply to
Stuart *********
Reply
5 comments
3 years ago
2 comments
4 years ago
82 comments
4 years ago
16 comments
4 years ago
66 comments
4 years ago
11 comments
4 years ago
90 comments
4 years ago
59 comments
4 years ago
6 comments
4 years ago
13 comments
4 years ago
1 comments
4 years ago
60 comments
4 years ago
11 comments
4 years ago
27 comments
5 years ago
7 comments
5 years ago
11 comments
5 years ago
29 comments
5 years ago
5 comments
5 years ago
9 comments
5 years ago
13 comments
5 years ago
22 comments
5 years ago
1 comments
6 years ago
19 comments
7 years ago
76 comments
8 years ago
73 comments
9 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.