What is the procedure for traveling back to Thailand from the UK to see my wife and daughter during COVID-19?

Oct 9, 2020
4 years ago
Niel *******
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I am looking to go back to Thailand to see my wife and daughter

I would like any advice on the procedure from the U.K. and how long it takes from start to boarding

I do have the Covid insurance at least that’s a start

Thanks for your help
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To return to Thailand from the UK, you'll need to complete several steps related to visa and entry requirements, especially in light of COVID-19. First, ensure you have a current visa or apply for a Non-O visa based on your marriage or child. The most critical requirement is the Certificate of Entry (COE), which can be obtained through the Thai Embassy in the UK. Be sure to check their official updates as the situation may change frequently. Additionally, you will need to upload your visa, Covid insurance, and ASQ details along with your flight information when applying for the COE. The application process for the COE can take approximately two days once all documents are submitted.
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Andy ********
@Tony *******
.Maybe you can help as you have done it
Victoria *******
For COE you need to upload visa, insurance and ASQ details with your flight details, mine took about 2 days
David *******
This group is very helpful:

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Steve *********
FYI last year Embassy in London stopped issueing visas.

However due to Covid the rules might have changed.
Michael ********
@Steve ********
yes changed
Steve *********
Chaz ************
Application through marriage to thai is through your local Thai embassy. Contact them and they will guide you through the process.
Patrick ************
Almost no change from the uk to come in Thailand , best go to embassy and ask for latest up dates
Michael ********
Go to group farangs stranded abroad on the page look for the link for the UK specific group. This is your best info for latest up to date information. Most of people in this group are inside Thailand so dont really know whats going on outside.
Lee *******
Your best info is gonna be from Thai Embassy in UK
Bobby ********
Most important thing is the COE. Do you have a current visa/extension or are you applying for a Non-O based on marriage/child?
Niel *******
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@Bobby *******
non O visa
Bobby ********
@Niel ******
. Non-O based on marriage? There are several non-O visas
Niel *******
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@Bobby *******
yes marriage I did say to see my wife and daughter
Paul *******
@Niel ******
. Just because you have a wife and child here, it doesn't automatically mean that you're on a visa based on marriage or a dependent. You could have a non o visa based on retirement. Which would mean that you wouldn't be allowed back in the country. So Bobby s questions was relevant.
Bobby ********
@Niel ******
. So if you have a current visa simply apply to the embassy for a COE. The embassy will specify what other documents you may need. Marriage certificate, birth certificate etc. As you already have a visa you can bypass that step.
Niel *******
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@Bobby *******
Cheers for the advice
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