What kind of COVID-19 test is required for travel to Thailand?

COVID-19 Travel Requirements RT-PCR Test Thailand Immigration Traveling to Thailand during Pandemic Verification of Test Results

Dec 17, 2021

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Hello, I'm looking for clarification to which covid test I need. I understand it needs to be RT-PRC but I have found multiple tests. All ranging in result times. Some say RT some don't. 

Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) 

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

I'm in the US if you have any recommendations on where to go.

Any clarification on exactly which test is needed and if the test results need to specifically say anything, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To travel to Thailand, you need to take a Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test. It must be conducted within 72 hours before your departure, and your test results should explicitly mention 'RT-PCR.' Rapid PCR tests may be accepted if indicated as such on the lab report, but standard PCR tests without the 'RT' designation are likely not accepted. It's important to check the specific requirements outlined by Thai authorities as they may update guidelines.

Scott *******

They are all the same and accepted

3 years ago

Scott *******

Do not listen to others that tell you any different. I lost sleep over PCR. As long as it says PCR there is not a problem.

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@Scott ******

I really appreciate it. It's been a rough one trying to get back to my loved ones. Any chance you know where that image was taken from? webiste?

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Thank you! I'm going to print that out just in case

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This option will definitely be fine:

Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

This option might be fine provided it says RT-PCR on the final lab report:

Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

This option likely won't be accepted by Thailand:

Polymerase

Chain Reaction (PCR)

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If it help im travelling fingers crossed from uk to Thailand for second tome in 3 months. It is an Rt pcr test that is required. Taken within 72 hours of original departure time. It needs to say from my understanding rt pcr. Good luck.

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Thank you!

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