CCSA clarifies requirements for entering Thailand
With the Covid-19 crisis in Thailand under control and as the nation begins gradually reopening its borders, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration yesterday clarified the following guidelines on entering Thailand for travellers and non-Thai residents:
Before departure: Travellers must contact the Royal Thai Embassy or consulate to obtain an entry visa and a certificate of entry, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the urgency, need and reasons provided on the application form. Applications must include travel details, proof of health insurance with coverage of at least US$100,000, booking at an alternative state quarantine site and any other documents the CCSA may require. The approval process will take approximately 7 working days, and the applicant will be contacted when approved.
Day of travel: Travellers must carry a certificate of entry, health insurance, certificate of a Covid-19 test taken within a 72-hour period with a negative result and a fit-to-fly certificate.
Upon arrival: Travellers will undergo testing at the airport and be transferred to an alternative state quarantine site that has been booked in advance.
Required documents for:
- Non-Thai Nationals, spouses, parents or children of Thai nationals: Certificate or evidence of family ties with the Thai national.
- Non-Thais who have been permitted to reside in Thailand: Proof of residency in Thailand
- Non-Thais who hold a work permit or have been granted permission to work in Thailand, along with their spouse and children: Work permit or letter of employment; Evidence of family ties (in the case of spouse and children)
- Non-Thais who are students at educational establishments in Thailand that have been approved by Thai authorities, including their parents or guardians: Proof of student status or letter of acceptance from the educational institution; Proof of relationship with parents or guardians
- Non-Thais in need of medical treatment in Thailand, except for treatment of Covid-19, including people accompanying them (not exceeding three persons). These tourists are only allowed to arrive by air…
- Evidence showing financial ability to bear medical expenses or equivalent documents
- Health insurance or other forms of insurance
- Letter from referring hospital in the country of origin stating reasons for medical treatment in Thailand
- Letter from the receiving hospital in Thailand accepting the applicant for treatment and confirmation of quarantine arrangements for the applicant and accompanying persons
For more information:
- Covid-19 Information Centre hotline 1111
- Department of Consular Affairs, Foreign Ministry TEL: (+662) 572 8442
- Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand TEL: (+66) 2568 8800.
- Department of Disease Control, Public Health Ministry at 1422, (+669) 6847 8209, (+669) 2726 0474
- Immigration Bureau hotline 1178 or (+662) 287 3101
SOURCE: Nation Thailand
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