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IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Thai government has updated its requirements for obtaining the COVID-19 Thailand Pass.
Key Points:
Additional Information: More information regarding the Thailand Pass is available here.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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The Thai government has announced that it will relax its COVID-19 entry requirements and testing policies as of May 1, 2022.
The Thai government has eased its COVID-19 entry and testing requirements.
Additional Information: Thai authorities are expected to ease other entry requirements in the coming months, including the requirement of taking a PCR test on the first day of arrival.
BAL Analysis: Entry and health requirements may change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Thai government has announced it will ease its COVID-19 entry requirements for those entering the country under the “Test & Go” scheme.
Additional Information: Thai authorities will still require travelers to have proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure to enter Thailand. More information regarding the Thailand Pass is available here.
BAL Analysis: Travelers are reminding that entry requirements can change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Thai government has announced that it will resume the “Test & Go” scheme in February.
Additional Information: Travelers are required to have proof of prepayment for stays in government-approved hotel on day one and five of arrival until they receive their negative PCR test results. The prepayment for the first hotel must include transportation from the airport to the hotel. More information regarding the Thailand Pass is available here.
BAL Analysis: The Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to make travel to Thailand more difficult. Entry requirements can change with little to no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Thai government has suspended the “Test and Go” quarantine exemption program until further notice.
BAL Analysis: The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus will make travel to Thailand more difficult in the days and weeks ahead. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Thai government has suspended its plan to reduce testing requirements for travelers arriving through the Test & Go scheme.
Additional Information: The Thai government had previously decided to modify its testing requirements under the Test & Go scheme. To enter the country on or after Nov. 1 travelers must have a valid visa or re-entry permit, Thailand Pass, proof of vaccination (if applicable), COVID-19 health insurance, confirmation of an Alternative State Quarantine hotel booking (if applicable) and a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
BAL Analysis: Authorities canceled the plan to allow antigen testing in light of the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Thai government has extended its COVID-19 state of emergency until Jan. 31, 2022, and modified its entry requirements.
Additional Information: To enter the country on or after Nov. 1, travelers must have a valid visa or re-entry permit, a Thailand Pass, proof of vaccination (if applicable), COVID-19 health insurance, confirmation of an Alternative State Quarantine hotel booking (if applicable) and a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
The Thai government has expanded its quarantine exemption scheme and updated its list of countries exempt from its quarantine requirement.
Additional Information: To enter the country travelers must have a valid visa or re-entry permit (except for those who will be eligible to apply for a waiver visa national at the Bangkok airport), a COE or Thailand Pass, proof of vaccination (if applicable), COVID-19 health insurance, flight confirmation, confirmation of an Alternative State Quarantine hotel booking (if applicable) and a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
IMPACT – HIGH
The Thai government has announced that it will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from 46 countries and change its Certificate of Entry (COE) procedure.
Additional Information: To enter the country on or after Nov. 1 travelers must have a valid visa or re-entry permit, a COE or Thailand Pass, proof of vaccination (if applicable), COVID-19 health insurance, flight confirmation, confirmation of an Alternative State Quarantine hotel booking (if applicable) and a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
BAL Analysis: Travel to Thailand will be more widely available on Nov. 1. Individuals should note that the Thailand Pass is replacing the COE and must be used to enter the country. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.