As per the latest updates, Thailand has removed its skip of the RT-PCR Test & Go program and has relaxed travel regulations for those who are vaccinated starting May. According to the new rules travelers who have been fully vaccinated are not required to undergo an RT-PCR test on their arrival in Thailand or are legally required to stay a minimum single-night hotel reservation.
But, it’s essential for those who have been vaccinated to confirm that they are vaccinated and have insurance by signing up through Thailand Pass mobile app or on the website.
New Registration On Thailand Pass
When the news rules comes several travelers attempted to sign up for the Thailand Pass for Entry-test-free program under the new program however they were not able to complete the process as the “Date of Arrival” field is not able to permit entry of dates that are that is later than April.
We’ve received a lot of emails from travelers asking why they aren’t able to register for the ‘Thailand Pass.’
The reason is that Thailand hasn’t yet started the registration process under the ‘Test-Free entry program, and the registration will open on the 29th of April.
A report on the Thailand Pass official website https://tp.consular.go.th/home announced that those who want to enter the country with the simplified rules from 1 May 2022 can request the Thailand Pass starting April 29, 2022.
Registration for Thailand Pass for travelers entering Thailand beginning 1 May 2022 in accordance with the new entry rules will open starting on April 29th, 2022 (00.01 hour Thailand hour).
Another benefit is that the long Thailand Pass form, which is currently requiring specific information about the person, vaccination doses and hotel reservations testing, hotel booking, and assurance, is streamlined to allow travelers to enter the country after May 1st in 2022.
The new ‘Thailand Pass’ only requires information about:
- Passport
- Certificate of Vaccination
- Insurance proof (now less than US$10,000 required for non-Thai travelers only)
New Entry Rules for Thailand
Thailand will eliminate all three channels of entry currently available that including Test & Go, Sandbox, and Alternative Quarantine starting from May 1st, 2022. It will be limited to two categories:
- Vaccinated
- Unvaccinated
Individuals who are fully vaccinated must:
- Register on Thailand Pass
- Attach all required documents such as passport, vaccination certificate, and certificate
- Provide proof of coverage that has a minimum 10,000 USD of coverage to cover medical expenses for medical treatment in Thailand (for non-Thais residents only)
- (COVID-19 test (both prior to and after arrival in Thailand no longer needed)
Individuals who are Unvaccinated:
Option 1 Exemption from quarantine: Travellers who have a Negative RT-PCR result, issued within 72 hours prior to travel must:
- Register on Thailand Pass
- Attach all required documents such as passports and COVID-19 test results within 72 hours prior to travel (must attach to Thailand Pass only)
- Provide proof of coverage that has at least 10,000 USD of coverage to cover medical expenses for medical treatment in Thailand (for non-Thais patients only)
- (Any COVID-19 test done after arriving in Thailand is not required.)
Please be aware: Travelers who have been given the approval to be admitted to Thailand through the AQ scheme but would like to travel into Thailand with the exemption of quarantine have to be able to apply again for the Thailand Pass.
Option 2. Quarantine: Travelers who do not have an RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure or want to be quarantined, must:
- Register on Thailand Pass
- Attach the required documents, including passport, Alternative Quarantine (AQ) hotel confirmation for five days (including one RT-PCR test)
- Provide proof of coverage that has at least 10,000 USD of coverage to cover medical expenses for medical treatment in Thailand (for non-Thais patients only)
- Take an RT-PCR test on the days 4-5 in Thailand during the mandatory five-day quarantine period at the AQ hotel
Travelers whose Thailand Pass has already been issued are able to travel using the QR Code issued by the government and don’t need to sign up to purchase a new Thailand Pass. Read Also: List of 59 Visa-Free Countries for Indian Passport Holders in 2022.
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