Entry Schemes into Thailand (Revised measure effective from 1 April 2022)

Entry Schemes into Thailand through TEST AND GO, SANDBOX and Alternative Quarantine has been revised and effective from 1 April 2022 as announced by Department of Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Key changes on Entry Schemes into Thailand as revised and effective from 1 April 2022

• RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours before departure is no longer required for all entry measures.
• Mandatory period for Sandbox Programme is reduced to 5 days.
• Quarantine Period (for AQ scheme) for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers is reduced to 5 days.
• Test and Go remains unchanged

** Travelers whose Thailand Pass has already been approved and are scheduled to enter Thailand under Test and Go scheme from 1 April 2022 onwards are eligible for this new measure.

1. Entry Scheme into Thailand through TEST AND GO for travelers entering Thailand from 1 April 2022 onwards

ELIGIBILITY

• Fully vaccinated travelers from all countries / territories Note: Only vaccines registered by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand or approved by the Ministry of Public Health or the WHO.
• Must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to departure.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Passport
2. Certificate of Vaccination Ages 18 and above must be fully vaccinated
   • Ages below 18
     • Traveling accompanied by parents/legal guardian – Full vaccination not required
     • Traveling unaccompanied
       • Ages below 12 must be fully vaccinated
       • Ages 12-17 must receive one dose of vaccination
3. Paid SHA Extra+ / AQ Hotel booking confirmation for 1 day including the fee for 1 RT-PCR test, 1 ATK self-test kit and airport transfer
4. Insurance with minimum coverage of USD 20,000 for medical expenses (not required for Thai nationals and foreign nationals who have Thai social security I confirmation letters from employer in Thailand)

REGISTRATION

1. Register free on Thailand Pass (processing time is 3 to 7 days)
2. Travel from port of arrival to your hotel via sealed-route (transportation arranged by hotel)
3. Undergo a RT-PCR test and wait for test result at your hotel Take an ATK self-test on Day 5-6 and report the test result as instructed by the Ministry of Public Health

REMARK

Pre-departure RT-PCR test for entry into Thailand is no longer required. However, travelers are advised to verify airline policies and entry requirements of transiting countries.

2. Entry Schemes into Thailand through SANDBOX

• Stay within Sandbox areas for 5 days before permitted to travel to other parts of Thailand
• Current Sandbox areas include
  • Phuket Krabi
  • Phan-Nga
  • Surat Thani (Koh Samui Koh Tao and Koh Phangan)
  • Chonburi (Pattaya and some districts) and
  • Trat (Koh Chang)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

1. Passport
2. Certificate of Vaccination Ages 18 and above must be fully vaccinated
   • Ages below 18
     • Traveling accompanied by parents/legal guardian – Full vaccination not required
     • Traveling unaccompanied
       • Ages below 12 must be fully vaccinated
       • Ages 12-17 must receive one dose of vaccination
3. Paid SHA Extra+ / AQ Hotel booking confirmation for 1 day including the fee for 1 RT-PCR test, 1 ATK self-test kit and airport transfer
4. Insurance with minimum coverage of USD 20,000 for medical expenses (not required for Thai nationals and foreign nationals who have Thai social security I confirmation letters from employer in Thailand)

Please note that RT-PCR test will be conducted on day 0-1.

REMARK

Processing time for Thailand Pass is 3-7 days • Pre-departure RT-PCR test for entry into Thailand is no longer required. However, travelers are advised to verify airline policies and entry requirements of transiting countries.

3. Entry Schemes into Thailand through ALTERNATIVE QUARANTINE

• 5 days quarantine for both fully vaccinated travelers and unvaccinated travelers

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

1. Passport
2. Paid AQ Hotel booking confirmation for 5 days including the fee for 1 RT-PCR test and airport transfer
3. Insurance with minimum coverage of USD 20,000 for medical expenses (not required for Thai nationals and foreign nationals who have Thai social security /confirmation letters from employer in Thailand)

Please note that RT-PCR test will be conducted on day 4-5.

REMARK

Processing time for Thailand Pass is 3-7 days • Pre-departure RT-PCR test for entry into Thailand is no longer required. However, travelers are advised to verify airline policies and entry requirements of transiting countries.

Further inquiries, Department of Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs

For further inquiries, please contact the Department of Consular Affairs (DCA)

• Tel. (66) 02-572-8442 (24 hours)
• Email: [email protected].
• Please refer to the FAQs at www.consular.mfa.go.th and tp.consular.go.th for additional information.

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