The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has published a user-friendly list of things to check before, during and after a trip to Thailand, updated on 1 July 2022.
Update Thailand to end final entry restrictions on 1 October 2022, see : Travel to Thailand to be easier from 1 October: end of restrictions
The TAT has compiled the relevant entry requirements during the current Covid-19 travel restrictions for international travellers planning a trip to Thailand, including Thai nationals and foreign expatriates returning from abroad.
For tourist and general information see :
Preparing your trip to Thailand: the complete guide
The following rules came into force on 1 July 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers from all countries/territories expected to arrive on or after that date.
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Pre-arrival requirements
For vaccinated travellers
Vaccinated travellers must have the following documents to enter Thailand:
- A valid passport, or a border pass for arrivals at border checkpoints.
- A certificate of vaccination against Covid-19.
- Everyone 18 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand.
- Unaccompanied travellers aged 5 to 17 years to Thailand should be vaccinated with at least one dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand.
Persons travelling with their parents are exempt from this requirement.
See also: Which vaccines are approved by Thailand?
For unvaccinated travellers
Non-vaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers must have the following documents to enter Thailand:
- A valid passport, or a border pass for arrivals at border checkpoints.
- A negative result of an RT-PCR test or an occupational ATK test within 72 hours prior to travel.
See all the details here: Travelling to Thailand from 1 July 2022: what you need to know
Visa requirements
Q: What are the visa requirements, if a visa is required?
A: For tourism purposes, there are currently two types of visa, which travellers can apply for online at thaievisa.go.th.
- Tourist visa (single entry) For a stay of up to 60 days with the possibility of a one-off extension of 30 days.
- Special Tourist Visa (STV) For a stay of up to 90 days with the possibility of extending the stay by 90 days twice.
Please note that a valid visa or re-entry permit is required, except for passport holders from countries/territories with a 30-day visa exemption.
See : Visa-free entry to Thailand
Visa on arrival
Some foreign travellers may apply for a visa on arrival (VOA).
However, the VOA will only be granted for 15 days with no possibility of extension.
In addition, currently only passport holders from Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan and Vanuatu can apply for a VOA.
Currently, the VOA can also be applied for online through VFS Global, the officially authorised partner of the Thai Immigration Office for the (E-VOA) at thailandvoa.vfsevisa.com.
Electronic visa service without a sticker (SE)
Available in 21 Thai embassies and consulates general in 9 countries, namely: Canada, China, Denmark, France, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.
The SE Visa service will be available in other countries around the world in the near future.
SE visa applicants can submit their application, pay the visa fee and receive their electronic visa without a sticker on the website: thaievisa.go.th without having to go to embassies or consulates general.
Once the SE visa application has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent to applicants.
The visa information will be linked to the immigration system.
However, it is recommended that travellers print a copy of the confirmation email to present to the airline and Thai immigration officials for screening when travelling to Thailand.
Please note that it is currently not possible to cross the border and re-enter Thailand for a visa extension.
For more information on the different categories of non-tourist visas, see Visas for Thailand: the different types.
To help you with your visa application, you can also use a specialist agency approved by the Royal Thai Embassy such as Visathaïlande.fr.
Arrival requirements
Tourists arrive at Phuket Airport in May 2022. Photo: Achadthaya Chueniran
Q: What is the procedure after I disembark from my flight?
A: On arrival in Thailand, all travellers must undergo an entry check, and present the required documents to the immigration/health control officer for inspection.
Vaccinated travellers will then be allowed to enter the country and will be free to travel anywhere in the kingdom.
*Persons arriving by land and using a border pass will only be allowed to stay for more than three days in the specified areas.
Similarly, unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers who have proof of a negative RT-PCR or professional TST result within 72 hours prior to travel will be allowed entry and will be free to travel anywhere in the Kingdom.
Unvaccinated/non-fully vaccinated travellers who have not tested negative within 72 hours prior to travel are required to follow any public health instructions and guidelines deemed appropriate by the health control officer at the place of arrival.
All costs incurred will be borne by the travellers.
During your stay
Travellers at the Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkok. Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb
Q: What are the health and safety precautions for travellers in Thailand?
A: Protect yourself and others from the Covid-19.
During their stay in Thailand, travellers, whether vaccinated or not, are advised to strictly adhere to health and safety standards.
Travellers with symptoms similar to those of Covid should be screened.
If the test is positive, they should receive appropriate medical treatment.
Safety of tourists
The Royal Thai Government gives the highest priority to the safety and well-being of every visitor to Thailand.
As the main government agency responsible for the promotion and marketing of Thailand as a preferred destination, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) works closely with all relevant public and private organisations to make every effort to avoid any unfortunate incidents for tourists and local people.
International departure
Q: What are the requirements of the country/territory I will be flying to after my stay in Thailand?
A: For travel from Thailand to other countries, travellers are advised to follow the guidelines and measures announced by the respective country of destination.
Q: Is it possible to stay overnight in Bangkok for a transit flight before flying back to my country?
A: It is possible, provided you have made all your prior arrangements in good order.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand website - TAT News
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