Answered7 years ago
What should a Brazilian traveler do if denied entry into Thailand due to lack of yellow fever vaccination?
Hello we have friends flying into BKK airport. Husband has Brazilian airport and has lived in the u.s. for years. Immigration said that he cant come through due to not having yellow fever shot?
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A traveler with a Brazilian passport arriving in Thailand was initially denied entry due to not possessing a yellow fever vaccination. The discussion revealed that travelers from yellow fever-infected areas, including Brazil, must have an International Health Certificate as proof of vaccination to enter Thailand. Several options were suggested, including showing proof of residence in the U.S. where the vaccination may not be required, or seeking a vaccination at a local hospital. Ultimately, the traveler was allowed entry, indicating that communication with immigration can be pivotal.
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UPDATE from the O/P:
They messaged me and stated their Brazilian friend WAS allowed into the country.
Thanx all for the suggestions and advice :)
They messaged me and stated their Brazilian friend WAS allowed into the country.
Thanx all for the suggestions and advice :)
Tod *********
Okay, I would say he should contact the brazilian consulate here in Bangkok and see what they advise.
If he's denied entry, it's totally up to the air carrier on where he goes. Some let him to go any place they fly, some make you go back to where you flew in from and some make you go back to country of passport origin :O
Unfortunately (seeing as brazilians get in for a 90 day visa exempt entry) it's NOT a thai VISA question and more of a "I didn't bother to check before I got on the plane to thailand" sort of thing.
I think you have some good info. Good Luck (y)
Here's the consulate
If he's denied entry, it's totally up to the air carrier on where he goes. Some let him to go any place they fly, some make you go back to where you flew in from and some make you go back to country of passport origin :O
Unfortunately (seeing as brazilians get in for a 90 day visa exempt entry) it's NOT a thai VISA question and more of a "I didn't bother to check before I got on the plane to thailand" sort of thing.
I think you have some good info. Good Luck (y)
Here's the consulate
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Joseph *********
OPHow about if he has been to Brazil to visit family during the time he has lived in America
Tod *********
Okay, now the story is changing and he's NOT been in the US for 5 years on ED visas? :O when was the last time he was in brazil?
Tod *********
@El***
brought up a good point:This is on that MFA travel thing:
As for those nationals of the countries listed below but who have not travelled from/through those countries, such a certificate is not required. However, they should possess concrete evidence showing that their domicile is not in an infected area so as to prevent unnecessary inconvenience.
I would hope that IF he can show he's been in the US for all those years that he could get in without the vaccination.
Tod *********
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OPBut he has been living in the u.s. for at least 5 years on education visas
Joseph *********
OP@James *******
I saw that just nowJames ********
Looks like its only one shot. Per Google.
James ********
@Joseph ********
that's not likely to happen...he can ask.James ********
If they deny entry airline will have to fly him back to USA...Unless he can convince Thai Immigration to fly to neighboring Asian country...get shot for Yellow fever...if that is possible. ??? Have to research the YF vaccine process.
Joseph *********
OPIs it possible to go to hospital and take vaccine and show proof to immigration or he cannot leave airport unless leaving the country
Joseph *********
OPJust flew in from U.S.A
Joseph *********
OPImmigration
Joseph *********
OPHe is at suvarnabhumi
James ********
Where is he NOW?
James ********
@Joseph ********
it makes no difference. He has a Passport from Brazil.James ********
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James ********
Its a requirement to enter Thailand.
James ********
3. Travellers travelling from/through countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must acquire an International Health Certificate verifying the receiving of a Yellow Fever vaccination. This includes nationals of Brazil, Guyana and Suriname.
Joseph *********
OPYes
James ********
He has Brazil passport?
Joseph *********
OPAny options
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