Transit Airline Passengers Now Barred From Entering Thailand

Effective April 1, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) expanded the ban on foreign nationals entering Thailand to include transiting passengers at international airports. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand confirmed the previous exemption for most transit passengers expired on March 31 and would not be extended. Very limited transit exemptions remain in place for foreign cargo carriers, crew, and pilots, provided they promptly depart Thailand after fulfilling their duties.

Diplomats and foreigners with work permits are also still allowed to enter Thailand with a "fit-to-fly certificate" issued within 72 hours of travel and, in the case of diplomats, a “certificate of entry” issued by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.