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What should I do after my COE application was rejected at the Los Angeles Consulate for the new program?
COE applicationThailand Passvisa application processLos Angeles ConsulateCOVID-19 travel requirementsNon-O visavaccination impact on travelSHA+ hotelsAQ certificate
Oct 22, 2021
5 years ago
David *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis week I applied for COE and the Los Angeles Consulate accepted my application.. Today they rejected it as I must reapply for the new program on November 1. I was hoping to get in before the change but no luck. Our flight is mid November…..praying for a fast turnaround.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses a traveler’s experience with applying for a Certificate of Entry (COE) at the Los Angeles Consulate, which was accepted but later rejected because the traveler must reapply under a new program starting November 1. The individual expresses concern about the timing, as their flight is scheduled for mid-November. The comments reflect varying opinions on the urgency of the situation, the vaccination's relevance, and advice on whether to stick with the COE or switch to applying for the Thailand Pass as new visa rules are expected to take effect.
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Matthew *********
I'm planning on flying out on the 5th of November, should I go for the COE or wait for the new Thailand Pass system-if I wait then I would be stuck if they take 4 working days to come back to me🥴
Lisa ********************
@Mat****
I'm flying 4th. Already got my COE. And a revised AQ certificate from my hotel, stating 1 test, 1 night. I don't think the Thailand Pass will be working properly until at least 7th and if it is, it will be overwhelmed. Matthew *********
@Lisa *******************
cheers thanks a lot 👍👌Matthew *********
What is the revised AQ certificate please?
Matthew *********
@Lisa *******************
oh interesting thanks Lisa. So just to confirm if I am approved for the COE I can just have the Thailand Pass rules apply to me then right? Lisa ********************
@Mat****
revised AQ cert is from the hotel, reduced from 7 nights to 1 night and 1 test. Matthew *********
@Lisa *******************
thansk, I've booked a SHA+ on Agoda for 7 nights so can I not just reduce this to x1 night though? And what does the certificate say please - is this just saying you've done x1 night and received a negative test result? Matthew *********
@Lisa *******************
hi Lisa, my COE has been pre approved and now I'm asked to upload confirmation of the SHA+ and Covid tests - where am I supposed to book the Coivd tests and show this has been done please? My understanding is that this is done at the airport upon arrival? Lisa ********************
@Matthew ********
if staying in BK at AQ your hotel does the tests and is included in the price. I always book direct with hotel.Lisa ********************
@Matthew ********
you staying in Phuket ? Join this group *****************************************************************
Lisa ********************
@Mat****
no it's the booking confirmation from the hotel. I book direct with hotel. I've had 2 now. One is 7 days, new one is 1 night. Because I arrive in Thailand after 1st November. My COE still has minimum 7 nights on it ( issued 2 weeks ago) but I think Thai immigration will change that when I land on the 5th . Reply to
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David *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matthew ********
if they are approving your COE I would stay with that….you can check on your Consulate web site.Reply to
David *********
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Rawiwan ***********
Is it because you're vaccinated? I'm vaccinated so I think everything is pretty much the same so far? :/
David *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rawiwan **********
I don’t think vaccination has anything to do with it. The LA Consulate just decided to have me wait for the new scheme. They were quite fast on my Non-o visa and very responsive so hoping for the same result.Reply to
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Andy **********
Your fukd bro
Klaus ***********
Why panic ? Lots of time. Why you prefer to enter under current scheme? This post dosnt really make a lot of sense.
David *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Klaus **********
I preferred the current scheme because I would already have the COE….no drama.Reply to
David *********
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Michael ********
You got all correct paperwork already and they are saying 3 to 5 days max.
Tony **************
@Michael *******
That's in theory. it can definitely take 2 weeks.Dennis *******
@Tony *************
longest mine took was 72 hours both times i did it through la. No worriesTony **************
@Dennis ******
good to hear. Did take me longer for me Reply to
Tony **************
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Michael ********
@Tony *************
ok seeing as the system is not operational yet, how would you know that and definitely also ?Read what i said they are saying 3 to 5 days max
My first COE in July 2020 16 hours
Last COE September 2021 5 days
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