Starting August 4, 2020 the Thai government has added new groups of foreigners to be allowed to enter the country.
NEW GROUPS OF FOREIGNERS ALLOWED ENTRY TO THAILAND
Starting August 4, 2020 the Thai government has added new groups of foreigners to be allowed to enter the country. Thai and foreign nationals who are qualified, must get in touch with the local Thai Embassy in their current location for more information.
WHO ARE QUALIFIED?
Applicants should be any of the following:
WHERE TO APPLY FOR PERMISSION TO ENTER THAILAND?
The foreigner must apply for the certificate or permission of entry to Thailand from the local Thai Embassy or consulate. All requests will be forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and together with the Ministry of Labour and Board of Investment, all applications or requests will be assessed on a case to case basis, taking into account the urgency, economic importance while balancing these with health security consideration among others.
What do you have to prepare prior to traveling to Thailand?
The foreigner or non-Thai nationals must carry the necessary documents as follows:
1. Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by the Thai embassy or consulate in your current location.
2. Fit to Fly Certificate issued by relevant authority and the COVID-19 medical test result. This must be issued no longer than 72 hours before the date of travel. This certificate is also necessary at the airline’s check-in counter for a boarding pass to be issued.
3. Health Insurance Policy covering treatment and medical expenses related to COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD.
HOW TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF ENTRY?
The foreigner must apply for the certificate of entry from the local Thai Embassy or consulate at least 10 working days prior to the intended date of travel and must submit the following documents to the consular section of the Thai embassy or consulate:
WHEN DID IT START?
On July 3, 2020 the Civil Aviation Authority has partially lifted the travel ban to Thailand. The qualified foreigners may apply for the certificate of entry from their local Thai Embassy and they may now start to travel to Thailand. For other concerns about the visa and certificate of entry application, it is best to contact the local Thai Embassy or consulate in your city or country.
SOURCE: The Thai Embassy / The Immigration Bureau
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