Will Thai immigration lift COVID-19 paperwork requirements for entry before my visa expires on May 26?

COVID-19 restrictions Thai immigration visa validity travelling to Thailand foreign nationals travel limitations non-O visa

Apr 10, 2020

5 years ago

Clive ********

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Hi there all.  My flight was cancelled from england 2 days before due to fly . I have a visa witch I have to use before may 26 if there's a chance I could get back does anyone know if the thai immigration would lift the paper work stating I have not got covd 19 at airport and able to enter thailand.   Thanking you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The current situation regarding entry into Thailand is uncertain due to COVID-19 restrictions. As of now, no foreign nationals are allowed to enter, and restrictions may remain in place beyond the expected lift date of May 1. Even if entry is permitted later, it is unlikely that the requirement for COVID-19 documentation will be lifted before the expiration of the user's visa on May 26. It is advisable to stay updated on governmental announcements regarding travel policies.

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Gary ***********

Thailand is closed off to tourists until 1 May. You will just have to wait and see what the Govt does after that...

5 years ago

Han ********

Likely the paperwork will remain required, but you may find it gets easier to get tested by then, making the whole proposition more feasible.

5 years ago

Roy ***********

I would not bet on things getting easier. And even if you do get in, I think it will not be much fun if it is for a holiday. So if I were you I would not book a new flight and wait, just get a new visa when things get better.

5 years ago

Steven ***************

I believe even Thai Nationals are having headaches returning due to restrictions.

5 years ago

Clive ********

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@Roy **********

I'm coming back to to see me wife and children. Just got caught out coming back to england to see my father in hospital.

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Milan ********

There is no way you can get into Thailand now, at least not until April 18th (all incoming flights were cancelled until this date - so no matter what kind of visa or docs you have, its impossible). And its possible that this date will be further extended, so its better if you just stay where you are...

5 years ago

Clive ********

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@Milan *******

I don't mind coming early may it's just the documents situation at mo.

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Martin ********

No foreign nationals are allowed in at the moment, so really no one will be able to give you an answer on what the restirctions will be come the 26th of May. To be honest, things change hour by hour

5 years ago

Erik **********

If anything, with the continued spread it date will keep getting extended..

5 years ago

Clive ********

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@Martin *******

yes fully understand I no the thais chop and change there laws regarding visa and entry situations like the weather. So just gotta hang on in there I think.

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Jane ***********

Impossible to say but I think it's unlikely. They seem to be introducing more restrictive measures, not less. Can't imagine that's going to go away any time soon. I think they will make things easier for people to leave rather than arrive.

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Jane ***********

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