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Will I need to quarantine upon returning to Thailand after vaccination and what visa should I apply for?
Hi, I thought I had posted this question yesterday but I cannot find it, so if this is a duplicate I apologize.
I am currently in China teaching and I will get my Covid vaccine on Friday. I have a Thai wife but due to the pandemic I have been unable to return since last January but I'm planning to return in the summer.
Will I still need to stay in quarantine?
What visa will it be best for me to get?
I am currently in China teaching and I will get my Covid vaccine on Friday. I have a Thai wife but due to the pandemic I have been unable to return since last January but I'm planning to return in the summer.
Will I still need to stay in quarantine?
What visa will it be best for me to get?
Answer summary
The user is inquiring whether they will need to quarantine upon returning to Thailand after receiving a Covid vaccine, as well as what type of visa would be best to apply for given their situation. Responses indicate that it is likely they will still need to undergo quarantine due to ongoing regulations, despite being vaccinated. The suggested visa options include a Visa Exempt for short stays or a Non-O visa based on marriage for longer stays, with additional requirements such as a Certificate of Entry and health insurance.
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Natalia ****
So China has started vaccinating citizens and expats?
Colin ********
OPThe only reason the UK and US are waiting three months is to try and get everyone covered with at least on shop first to take the pressure of hospitals
Natalia ****
@Colin *******
that makes sense.Colin ********
OPBut here there is still very few cases, my city has had nothing since last year (March)
Natalia ****
Colin ********
OP@Natalia ***
yeh, I don't quite get that ever, but hopefully as the vaccine is more widely used things will gradually return to "norm"Natalia ****
Strange that having very few cases and still forcing foreigners into quarantine on arrival, China is still quite reluctant on issuing new visas for potential visitors/expats.
Colin ********
OP*shot
Colin ********
OPmy booster will be in 2 weeks
Natalia ****
@Colin *******
lucky you! 👍Colin ********
OPseems to be on a national scale
Colin ********
OPThe clinic was busy, they are doing all the teachers now because school starts back for the new term tomorrow
Natalia ****
@Colin *******
cool!Colin ********
OPyes, for free
Natalia ****
@Colin *******
have they covered a big portion of population yet?
Max ********
Also it is well accepted that the vaccines last 3 months before you need a booster (this is why the CDC let you skip quarantine if your in contact within 3 months of vaccinates) so dont rule out the fact you'll have to get it again closer to the time if the rule changes
Colin ********
OP@Max *******
The only reason the UK and US are waiting three months is to try and get everyone covered with at least on shop first to take the pressure of hospitalsColin ********
OPafter the 2 shots you have full immunity for a year +
Max ********
@Colin *******
that's a total lie, how would they know you have a year immunity if they havent even had these vaccines for a year, why would the CDC have it this way thenColin ********
OP@Max *******
no, it's not true.Max ********
@Colin *******
mate these passports like the one in israel expire months after the you take the last shot, after which you have to get the shot again or lose your freedom, I'm not even making this up it's literally the rulesColin ********
OP@Max *******
they are guessing, nobody knows for sure but going by previous vaccines etc they think at a minimum it will be a year
Garrett ***********
@Max *******
Well accepted by who?Max ********
@Garrett **********
CDC for example, the freedoms you are given last 3 months from your shot, after then you have the same freedom as someone unvaccinated, Israel's vaccine passport is also time limited as wellMax ********
There is little evidence of antibodies lasting longer than 3 months from either the vaccine or natural immunity so this rule makes sense
Tom *******
Probably be no earlier then mid October before no quarantine after both covid vaccine doses I hope so anyway be on one way ticket
Steve *********
What is mid October happening after?
Steve *******
You'll have to quarantine. Get the Non Imm O visa based on marriage.
John ****************
Check post from :::Miclaire Waldorf Vander
Todd *********
C’mon. Seriously. Will you need to quarantine this summer lol. Yes... u sure as fc*k will. But U didn’t need anyone to help u with that
Michael ********
Someone posted this earlier and they are considering it but its Thailand and who knows.
Just keep watching the news.
Just keep watching the news.
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OPThanks, I'll keeping watching for more news.
David *******
The summer is a way off yet and rules could change BUT it is extremely likely you will still need to quarantine for 15 nights.
In terms of visa, it depends how long you want to stay and what the Thai Embassy/Consulate where you are will give you.
If you’re British you can enter on Visa Exempt and stay up to 75 days. A tourist visa will give you up to 90 days. Any longer and you’ll need a Non O for marriage.
In any case, you’ll need a CofE and insurance, test etc.
In terms of visa, it depends how long you want to stay and what the Thai Embassy/Consulate where you are will give you.
If you’re British you can enter on Visa Exempt and stay up to 75 days. A tourist visa will give you up to 90 days. Any longer and you’ll need a Non O for marriage.
In any case, you’ll need a CofE and insurance, test etc.
Steve *********
Yes you will. They're discussing the possibility of vaccines escaping quarantine. But until then (who knows how long?), quarantine it is.
John ****************
@Steve ********
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