Regulations on Entry to Thailand & COE Application

Phuket Sandbox CLICK HERE
Samui Plus CLICK HERE
COE Application Process CLICK HERE

Non-Thai travellers are permitted to enter Thailand, provided that they have:

1. Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by the Embassy (see application process below)
2. Valid visa or re-entry permit, unless the traveller is qualified for visa exemption (for visa application process, please refer to https://thaiembassy.at/en/consular-services.html). Kindly note that the Royal Thai Embassy will accept visa application *by appointment only* (via https://rtevienna.setmore.com/), postal application is also possible (https://www.thaiembassy.at/en/visa-application-by-post.html)
3. Health insurance policy (or "confirmation letter" issued by the insurance company) in English which expressly covers treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD (except for diplomats and representatives of foreign governments or international organizations, where "Letter of Guarantee" is needed). Travellers are advised to purchase their health insurance which meets Thailand's entry criteria here: http://covid19.tgia.org/
4. Medical Certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method, which has been certified or issued no more than 72 hours before departure
5. Hotel confirmation
   • Confirmation of Alternative Quarantine (AQ) hotel booking for a 14-day quarantine, showing evidence of full pre-payment (whole amount) or deposit payment of no-less than 1,000 USD (or 30,000 THB) (see options below) OR 
   • Confirmation of SHA+ hotel reservation for 14 days, together with evidence of pre-payment for required RT-PCR tests for travellers applying for "Phuket Sandbox" programme (terms and conditions apply) OR
   • Confirmation of Samui Extra+ & SHA+ hotel reservation for 14 days, together with evidence of pre-payment for required RT-PCR tests for travellers applying for "Samui Plus" programme (terms and conditions apply)
6. Travellers under "Phuket Sandbox" and "Samui Plus" programmes must present an additional document: Certification of Vaccination, in English (or with English translation) issued by a government authority, containing personal information of the travellers (name, date of birth, passport number) and information on the vaccine (name, batch number, vaccination dates).

All travellers who have received COEs are required to download, and register via, ThailandPlus Application. They are required to show a QR code generated from the registration via the Application to be scanned by Thai authority upon arrival in Thailand. To download, CLICK HERE

**The travellers should avoid crowded or high-risk places at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand and they must wear masks while travelling**

International transit/transfer passengers at Suvarnabhumi or Don-Mueang International Airport

Travellers transitting/transferring at Suvarnabhumbi or Don-Mueang International Airport (lay-over time not exceeding 12 hours / check-through luggage only / cannot leave transit area) do not need to apply for the Certificate of Entry (COE), but are required to have the following documents:

• Medical Certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method, which has been certified or issued no more than 72 hours before departure, OR certificate of vaccination showing that the last dose was administration no less than 14 days before the date of departure.
• Travel health insurance covering health care and treatment expenses for COVID-19 disease, or any other guarantee throughout their stay in the Kingdom, with a coverage of no less than 100,000 USD. This requirement (insurance) does not apply to Thai travellers.

For more information regarding transit exception, see https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/59229

"PHUKET SANDBOX"

1. What is Phuket Sandbox?
   • A tourism-promotion scheme that allows fully vaccinated travellers to enter Phuket, Thailand, without quarantine, subject to conditions below.
2. Eligible travellers
   • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine registered with the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA), or approved by World Health Organization (WHO) or Ministry of Public Health of Thailand no less than 14 days before departure. Travellers must show Certificate of Vaccination issued by a goverment authority.
     • The following vaccines are accepted
       • CoronaVac by Sinovac (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by AstraZeneca (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by SK BIOSCIENCE (Korea) (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by Siam Bioscience (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by Serum Institute of India (2 doses needed)
       • Janssen by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (1 dose needed)
       • Pfizer-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer Inc. (2 doses needed)
       • Moderna by Modrena Inc. (2 doses needed)
       • COVILO by Sinopharm Co., Ltd. (2 doses needed)
     • The vaccine certificate/card must be issued by a government authority either in digital or paper format (document issued by private entities will not be accepted). The vaccine certificate must contain the following information:
       • The travellers' personal details, including name, date of brith, nationality and passport number.
       • Vaccination information, including dates of vaccination (the last dose must be administered no less than 14 days before travelling), name and lot/batch number of the vaccine.
     • Combination of different vaccines is accepted provided that the period between the 1st and 2nd dose was in accordance with the period set by the manufacture of the first dose.
     • Children under the age of 18, travelling with parents, are eligible without proof of vaccination.
   • Must come from countries considered as low/medium-risk areas by the Thai Government.
     • At present, travellers from Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia are eligible. Travellers must, however, be in these eligible countries for at least 21 consecutive days (except for Thai nationals and those with Certificate of Residence in Thailand).
     • Other eligible countries/areas include: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbados, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Uzbekistan.
   • Must have health insurance which covers treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD.
   • Both non-Thais and Thais are eligible.
3. Conditions
   • Hotels
     • Must stay at a hotel that meets the "SHA+" standard for at least 14 days, unless travellers have proof of return tickets leaving Phuket (to another country) before 14 days. For a list of SHA+ faciltities, visit https://www.thailandsha.com or https://www.shathailand.com
       • Those arriving in Phuket between 18.01 - 00.00 hrs. will need to stay for 15 nights (the day of arrival is counted as "Day Zero").
       • Those arriving in Phuket between 00.01 - 18.00 hrs. will need to stay for 14 nights (the day of arrival is counted as "Day One").
     • Confirmation of "SHA+" hotel booking must be issued under the SHABA system (SHA Plus Booking Authentication system); the SHABA certificate must contain:
       • SHABA ID
       • Name of all travellers
       • Date of check-in & number of nights
       • QR Code
       • Payment status
     • Reservation for SHA+ hotels can be made through any channels, including through the hotels themselves or other agents, as long as the hotel issues the SHABA certificate for the travellers. Reservation confirmation from online agents that is not SHABA certificate will not be accepted.
     • Must stay at one hotel for at least the first 7 days, after which hotel can be changed for the next 7 days (within Phuket only); the total number of hotels stayed over the 14 days must not exceed 3. 
     • Travellers must report themselves back at the chosen hotel every night. Overnight stay at other places is not possible.
     • After 14 days, they may travel to other parts of Thailand. Departure earlier than 14 days is possible only for destination outside of Thailand.
   • Transport
     • Must enter Thailand via Phuket International Airport. Transfer via Bangkok is not yet possible. Travellers wishing to enter Phuket Sandbox programme must book their international flight that lands directly in Phuket.
     • From Phuket International Airport, travellers must travel to their SHA+ hotels in pre-booked cars provided by the SHA+ hotels.
   • COVID-19 tests
     • Travellers must present RT-PCR negative test result issued no more than 72 hours before departure.
     • Upon entry, travellers will have to undergo three (or two for those staying up to 7 days) COVID-19 tests at different times, at the traveller's own expenses. The first test will be done upon arrival; travellers will be allowed outside of their hotel rooms only upon confirmation of negative result of the first test.
     • For those staying up to 7 days, the second test will need to be carried out on 6th or 7th day.
     • For those staying between 10-14 days, the second test will need to be carried out on 6th or 7th day, and the third test on 12th or 13th day.
     • Children under the age of 6 are allowed to undergo sliva-sampled test.
     • To apply for COE, travellers must submit evidence of pre-payment for the required RT-PCR tests 
     • Accepted evidence of pre-payment for the RT-PCR tests are
       • Receipt issued by the SHA+ hotel
       • Receipt issued under the Phuket Swab Appointment System (PSAS) for appointments made through www.thailandpsas.com website (online RT-PCR test appointment system)
   • Journey-tracing application
     • Travellers must install and use journey-tracing application (turn on GPS) as prescribed by the Thai Government throughout the 14 days in Phuket, otherwise they may not be allowed to leave Phuket to other parts of Thailand after 14 days.
   • Upon leaving Phuket to other parts of Thailand after 14 days, travellers must provide proof of 14 days of stay in Phuket and three RT-PCR test results.
4. How to apply for COE
   • Travellers under "Phuket Sandbox" programme must apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE), like all other travellers, via https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/ 
   • Please choose option "Sandbox Programme", and then select "Phuket" as Sandbox destination when completing the "travel details" column.

Disclaimer: the above information is subject to change without prior notice.  

SAMUI PLUS 

1. What is Samui Plus Sandbox?
   • Similar to Phuket Sandbox, Samui Plus is a tourism-promotion scheme that allows fully vaccinated travellers to enter Koh Samui, Thailand, without quarantine, subject to conditions below.
2. Eligible travellers
   • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine registered with the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA), or approved by World Health Organization (WHO) or Ministry of Public Health of Thailand no less than 14 days before departure. Travellers must show Certificate of Vaccination issued by a goverment authority.
     • The following vaccines are accepted
       • CoronaVac by Sinovac (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by AstraZeneca (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by SK BIOSCIENCE (Korea) (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by Siam Bioscience (2 doses needed)
       • AstraZeneca by Serum Institute of India (2 doses needed)
       • Janssen by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (1 dose needed)
       • Pfizer-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer Inc. (2 doses needed)
       • Moderna by Modrena Inc. (2 doses needed)
       • COVILO by Sinopharm Co., Ltd. (2 doses needed)
     • The vaccine certificate/card must be issued by a government authority either in digital or paper format (document issued by private entities will not be accepted). The vaccine certificate must contain the following information:
       • The travellers' personal details, including name, date of brith, nationality and passport number.
       • Vaccination information, including dates of vaccination (the last dose must be administered no less than 14 days before travelling), name and lot/batch number of the vaccine.
     • Combination of different vaccines is accepted provided that the period between the 1st and 2nd dose was in accordance with the period set by the manufacture of the first dose.
     • Children under the age of 18, travelling with parents, are eligible without proof of vaccination.
   • Must come from countries considered as low/medium-risk areas by the Thai Government.
     • At present, travellers from Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia are eligible. Travellers must, however, be in these eligible countries for at least 21 consecutive days (except for Thai nationals and those with Certificate of Residence in Thailand).
     • Other eligible countries/areas include: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbados, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Uzbekistan.
   • Must have health insurance which covers treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD.
   • Both non-Thais and Thais are eligible.
3. Conditions 
   • Travelling to Koh Samui
     • Traveller must enter Koh Samui with a direct international flight (arriving at Samui International Airport from another country), OR with an international flight that enters Thailand via Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok) and is connected to Koh Samui through approved sealed flights, route BKK-USM: Flight No. PG5125 / PG5151 or PG5174
     • For flights to Koh Samui via Bangkok, the ticket must be issued on the same booking with international flight in conjunction with such approved Bangkok-Samui flights. Any flight reservations booked separately will not be accepted.
     • Travellers should contact their airlines directly to ensure that the route origin-Bangkok-Samui is booked together in a single booking and that their luggage is checked-through to Koh Samui.
   • Hotels
     • Days 1-7: stay at hotel certified as "Samui Extra+". For a list of Samui Extra+ facilities, CLICK HERE.
     • Days 8-14: stay at hotel certified as "SHA+" in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao. For a list of SHA+ faciltities, visit https://www.thailandsha.com or https://www.shathailand.com/kohsamui
     • Confirmation of pre-paid accommodation at Samui Extra+ and SHA+ is needed for a total of 14 days, unless travellers have proof of return tickets leaving Phuket (to another country) before 14 days.
   • COVID-19 tests
     • Travellers must present RT-PCR negative test result issued no more than 72 hours before departure.
     • Upon entry, travellers will have to undergo three tests at different times, at the traveller's own expenses. The first test will be done upon arrival; travellers will be allowed outside of their hotel rooms only upon confirmation of negative result of the first test. The second test will be carried out on 6th or 7th day, and the third test on 12th or 13th day.
     • Children under the age of 6 are allowed to undergo sliva-sampled test.
     • To apply for COE, travellers must submit evidence of pre-payment for the required RT-PCR tests (please contact the hotel directly to inquire)
   • Permitted movements within Koh Samui & nearby islands
     • Days 1-3 (hotel-based): upon receiving negative result of the first RT-PCR test, travellers may leave their hotel room but are required to stay within the premises of the hotel.
     • Days 4-7 (sealed route): travellers are allowed to travel within specified routes/travel programme on Koh Samui. Traveller must undergo second RT-PCR test on 6th or 7th day.
     • Days 8-14 (relaxed): upon receiving negative result of the second RT-PCR test, travellers may travel within Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
   • Journey-tracing application
     • Travellers must install and use journey-tracing application (turn on GPS) as prescribed by the Thai Government
   • Upon leaving Koh Samui to other parts of Thailand after 14 days, travellers must provide proof of 14 days of stay in Koh Samui/Khon Phangan/Koh Tao and three RT-PCR test results.
4. How to apply for COE
   • Travellers under "Samui Plus" programme must apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE), like all other travellers, via https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/ 
   • Please choose option "Sandbox Programme", and then select "Samui" as Sandbox destination when completing the "travel details" column.

Disclaimer: the above information is subject to change without prior notice.  

COVID-19 Measures in Thailand

Latest Measures: domestic flights to and from Bangkok and other provinces classified by the Thai Government as at high risk from COVID-19 will be suspended from Wednesday, 21 July 2021.

1. New restrictions in Bangkok Metropolitan Area, starting from 12 July 2021 (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakorn Pathom, Samut Sakhon)

   • Closure of shopping centres at 20.00 hrs. with exception for supermarkets, take-away restaurants, bank and financial insitutions, pharmacies, shops seeling communication devices and vaccination centers.
   • Restaurants, markets and convenience stores are closed from 20.00-04.00 hrs.
   • Public transport services are closed from 21.00-04.00 hrs.
   • Closure of spas, beauty centers and massage parlors.
   • Public parks are closed at 20.00 hrs.
   • Both public and private sector to implement work from home arrangments at maximum capacity.

   New measures to be imposed in Dark Red Zone in 10 Provinces (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakorn Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Yala, Songklha, Narathiwas, Pattani)

   • Avoid unnecessary trips and stay at home from 21.00-04.00 hrs.
   • Avoid gatherings of more than 5 persons.
   • Public transport companies to reduce service
   • Stricter regulations and setting up of check points to minimize people movement starting from 10 July 2021.
2. Travellers who plan to travel to other parts of Thailand after completing 14-day quarantine at their AQ facilities (or after completing Sandbox Programme) are advised to study the latest travel/health measures imposed by the provincial authorities of their respective destinations. For the latest measures, please visit: http://moicovid.com/map.html
3. Flight cancelled? Please contact us for a revised COE. Travellers who have received COEs but have to change plan due to flight cancellation should write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. They will be given special access to their old accounts on the COE application platform to amend flight/ASQ details and re-apply for a new COE. 

Persons permitted to enter Thailand

In accordance with the Regulation issued under Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (2005), as amended, the following persons are permitted to enter Thailand:
(1) Thai nationals (for more information please visit www.thaiembassy.at/th/repat)
(2) Persons with exemption or persons being considered, permitted or invited by the Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons accountable for resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, pertaining to necessity. Such consideration, permission or invitation may be subject to specified conditions and time limits.
(3) Persons on diplomatic or consular missions or under International organizations, or representatives of foreign government performing their duties in the Kingdom, or persons of other international agencies as permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pertaining to necessity, including their spouse, parents, or children.
(4) Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion.
(5) Crew members who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a mission, and have a specified date and time for return.
(6) Non-Thai nationals who are spouses, parents, or children of Thai nationals.
(7) Non-Thai nationals who hold a Certificate of Residence, including their spouses and children.
(8) Non-Thai nationals who have work permit or have been granted permission to work in the Kingdom in accordance with Thai laws, including their spouses and children, or foreign workers who have been granted exemption from the government to temporarily stay in the Kingdom and permitted to work through their employers or licensees who are permitted to bring in foreign workers to work in the Kingdom.
(9) Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including their parents or guardians, excluding students of non-formal educational institutions in accordance with the law on Private schools and of other similar private educational institutions.
(10) Non-Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in Thailand, and their accompanying persons. However, this shall not include medical treatment for COVID–19.
(11) Non-Thai nationals who have been granted permission to enter into the Kingdom under special arrangements between Thai government agencies and other countries, or persons or groups of persons who have been granted permission by the Prime Minister upon the submission for consider after the examination and review by the Ad Hoc Committee for the Consideration of the Relaxation of the Enforcement of Measures to Present and Suppress the Spread of the Communicable Disease Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), and shall comply with disease prevention measures determined by the Ad Hoc Committee.
(12) Those permitted to enter Thailand in areas designated as pilot provinces for economic benefits, tourism, or other activities in accordance with the Thai government's policies.

LATEST NEWS

• On 20 July 2012, the RT-PCR test appointment system for Phuket Sandbox was launched. Travellers intending to enter Phuket Sandbox programme from 1 August 2021 onwards may book their 3 RT-PCR tests through the website: www.thailandpsas.com 
• From 15 July 2021, "Samui Plus" programme will commence (see details above).
• From 9 July 2021, international transit/transfer passengers (lay over time no longer than 12 hours / check-through luggage / stay inside the transit area) would not need to present Fit to Fly certificate; they only need RT-PCR tests (or certificate of vaccination) and health insurance covering COVID-19 with minimum coverage of 100,000 USD.
• From 1 July 2021
  • "Phuket Sandbox" programme will commence (see details above).
  • Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) and Alternative Local Quarantine (ALQ) are changed to "Alternative Quarantine" (AQ)
• From May 2021, all travellers, regardless of whether they have already received vaccine or not, will undergo 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Thailand. The relaxation of quarantine measures in April 2021 has been suspended due to the current situations in Thailand.
• From 30 April 2021, Golf Quarantine arrangment will be suspended until further notice.
• From 19 April 2021, entry permission for Category 10 travellers (those seeking medical treatments in Thailand and will undergo Alternative Hospital Quarantine - AHQ) has been suspended. Category 10 travellers are advised to contact their hospitals in Thailand directly for more information.
• As of 16 April 2021, travellers from Slovenia may apply for "Golf Quarantine", as an alternative option of quarantine in Thailand. Travellers from Austria and Slovakia are not yet able to apply for golf quarantine (see further information below).
• From 1 April 2021,
  • Non-Thai travellers no longer need to present a Fit to Fly certificate at check-in. They only need to present a Medical Certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method (in addition to COE, insurance & ASQ confirmation) 
  • Quarantine period will be reduced from 14 days to 10 days for travellers from countries with no mutated strain of corona virus. The list of ineligible countries will be publised and updated by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand every 15 days.
  • As of 26 March 2021, Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia are not included in the said list. Therefore, travellers from these countries will enter 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Thailand.
  • Travellers with vaccine certificate, issued by their authorities, and travelling from countries with no cases of COVID-19 variant strains may be eligible to no less than 7-day quarantine.
  • While undergoing quarantine, travellers will be allowed to engage in leisure activities, namely outdoor exercise, indoor fitness room exercise, swimming, indoor cycling under a controlled environment, and ordering goods and food from outside, subject to conditions set by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand.
• From 1 March 2021, international transit/transfer passengers may transit/transfer at Suvarnabhumi International Airports (lay-over time not exceeding 12 hours / check-through luggage only / cannot leave transit area) *without* the need to obtain the Certificate of Entry (COE), but still need Fit to Fly Certificate, COVID-19 test, and Travel Insurance.
  • For more information, visit https://www.caat.or.th/en/archives/56377
  • HOWEVER, all prospective transit passengers are advised to contact their airlines directly to inquire about their internal transit-through-Thailand policies.
• From 14 January 2021, all travellers who have received COEs are required to download, and register via, ThailandPlus Application. They are required to show a QR code generated from the registration via the Application to be scanned by Thai authority upon arrival in Thailand. To download, CLICK HERE.
• From 14 January 2021, all visa schemes have been reinstalled, except Visa on Arrival and 14-day visa exemption schemes. 
• From 22 December 2020, nationals of Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia entering Thailand under Visa Exemption Scheme are permitted to stay in Thailand for up to 45 days (in effect until 30 September 2021).
  • For more information on Visa Exemption, CLICK HERE.
• From 9 December 2020, travellers from Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia may now apply for the Special Tourist Visa (STV), which will allow them to stay in Thailand for 90 days.
  • For more information on STV, CLICK HERE.
• From 7 December 2020, tourists who are nationals of Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia are permitted to enter Thailand under Visa Exemption Scheme, although they still need to apply for the Certiticate of Entry (COE). 
  • For more information on Visa Exemption, CLICK HERE.
• From 25 November 2020, the following non-Thai nationals may enter Thailand under exempted Category (8 - work permit holder / those with permission to work in Thailand)
  • Representatives/staff of international organisations who wish enter Thailand to perform duties temporarily (please apply for an Official F or a non-immigrant F visa)
  • Local staff of diplomatic missions in Thailand (please apply for a non-immigrant F visa)
  • Those working for non-profit organisations, foundations, and NGOs in Thailand (please apply for a non-immigrant O visa)
• From 18 November 2020, Tourist (TR) visa applicants no longer need to provide a 6-month Bank Statement with funds not less than 500,000 THB (15,000 EUR).
  • For TR Visa application procedures, CLICK HERE.
• From 11 November 2020, holders "O - Retirement" Visa or re-entry permit marked "Retirement" are now permitted to enter Thailand
  • From 11 November 2020, holders of "O-Retirement" Visa or re-entry permit (marked "Retirement") are permitted to enter Thailand under exempted Category (11), subject to a new health insurance requirement.
  • For "O-Retirement" Visa application procedures, CLICK HERE.
• From 2 November 2020, travellers from Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia who hold Tourist (TR) Visa are permitted to enter Thailand under exempted Category (11),
  • subject to having 6-month Bank Statement with funds not less than 500,000 THB (15,000 EUR) maintained THROUGHOUT 6 months (this condition has now been removed)
  • For TR Visa application procedures, CLICK HERE.
• From 9 October 2020, holders of Non-Immigrant "B" Visa are permitted to enter Thailand under exempted Category (11).
  • For information on procedures for Non-Immigrant "B" Visa application, CLICK HERE.
• From 29 September 2020, the following non-Thai nationals are permitted to enter Thailand under exempted Category (11):
  • 1) Holders of Non-Immigrant ‘O-A’ (Long Stay) Visa. For application procedures, CLICK HERE.
  • 2) Holders of Non-Immigrant ‘O-X’ (Long Stay) Visa (applicable only for nationals of Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada and United States); or
  • 3) Holders of APEC Card (from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, and China).

How to travel to Thailand

FLIGHT UPDATE

• At present, many air operators are permitted to operate semi-commercial flights to Thailand (Bangkok), including EVA Air (VIE-BKK, BR62); Austrian Airlines (VIE-BKK: OS25); Emirates (DXB-BKK: EK384); Qatar Airways (DOH-BKK: QR 830 & QR836); Etihad Airways (AUH-BKK: EY406); Lufthansa (FRA-BKK: LH772); Swiss Air (ZRH-BKK: LX180); Singapore Airlines; KLM; Air France; Cathay Pacific; and Thai Airways.
• For a list of flights to Thailand, CLICK HERE.
• For an overview of arrival procedures, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yTlCC3KQbI

Quarantine measures

3.1 General Information

• All non-Thai nationals from Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine at either
  • Alternative Quarantine (AQ)
  • Organisational Quarantine (OQ)
  • Home quarantine is not permitted.
• EXCEPTION: Travellers under Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Programmes (see above)

3.2 Where to enter quarantine?

• Travellers arriving in Bangkok can only stay at AQ in Bangkok and Metropolitan Area, Chonburi, Prachinburi & Nakhon Nayok.
• Travellers arriving in Phuket can only stay at AQ in Phuket and Phang-Nga (transfer from Bangkok to Phuket/Pang-Nga is not possible)
• Categories (3) and (9) travellers, i.e. diplomats and students, may choose to stay at OQ (if available).
• Fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programmes do not need to undergo quarantine, subject to certain conditions (see above)

3.3 List of certified quarantine & SHA+ facilities

• For a list of certified AQ & SHA+ faciltities, CLICK HERE
• For a list of SHA+ facilities (for Phuket Sandbox & Samui Plus programme), visit https://www.shathailand.com or https://www.thailandsha.com
  

3.4 How to book AQ?

• Travellers must book AQ
  • directly with the hotel
  • via www.agoda.com/quarantineth
  • via https://asq.locanation.com/ 
  • via https://asq.ascendtravel.com 
  • via https://asqthailand.com/ OR
  • via https://entrythailand.go.th 
• AQ booking confirmation through other channels will not be accepted.

3.5 *IMPORTANT CONDITION*

• Reservation must be made for "AQ package / 14 days"
• The confirmation and must clearly show:
  • travellers' full name
  • check-in and check-out dates
  • the package must cover trasport cost from the airport to the hotel, full-board meals (3 meals per day), and the cost of three COVID-19 tests.
• The reservation must show that the hotel has been fully paid for (full amount) OR that the reservation is made against pre-paid deposit of no less than 1,000 USD (30,000 THB)
• In case of business travellers whose Thai business partners have special agreement with certain AQ facilities, the business travellers may submit AQ reservation together with letters confirming such agreement (without the need for evidence of full pre-payment).

• For Organisational Quarantine (OQ), travellers must contact the institutions directly.

How to count number of nights for reservation

• Arrival in Thailand before 18.00 hrs: travellers need 14 nights of quarantine (the day of arrival is Day 1)
• Arrival in Thailand after 18.00 hrs: travellers need 15 nights of quarantine (the day of arrival is Day 0)
• AQ hotels should help travellers reserve the appropriate duration of quarantine based on the travellers' scheduled arrival. Please contact the AQ hotels directly. 

How to apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE)

Non-Thai nationals who resides in Austria, Slovakia, or Slovenia, may apply for a Certificate of Entry (ONLINE) with the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna. Those residing in other countries should submit their applications with their respective Royal Thai Embassies.

***Please apply for COE online at least 3 weeks before your scheduled departure***

To apply, please:

(1) First, apply for an appropriate visa. For information on visa application procedures, CLICK HERE. If you already hold a valid Thai visa or qualify for Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme, please proceed to step (2).

(2) Once visa has been issued, please proceed to completing COE application online: https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Please make sure that you have the following documents ready:

• For pre-approval stage (registration)
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of valid visa or re-entry permit (unless travellers are qualified for visa exemption)
  • Vaccine Certificate (for applicants under Phuket Sandbox/Samui Plus only)
  • Health insurance policy (or "confirmation letter" issued by the insurance company) in English which expressly covers treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD
  • Other documents to prove exempted status of non-Thai nationals (copy of marriage certificate for spouse of Thai national, copy of work permit for work permit holder, etc.) Travellers are advised to purchase their health insurance which meets Thailand's entry criteria here: http://covid19.tgia.org/
• For final approval stage (confirmation)
  • Flight confirmation
  • Hotel confirmation
    • Confirmation of Alternative Quarantine (AQ) hotel booking for a 14-day quarantine, or 
    • Confirmation of SHA+ hotel reservation for travellers applying for "Phuket Sandbox" programme (confirmation must be issued through SHABA system only; booking confirmation through online agents is not accepted)
    • Confirmation of Samui Extra+ & SHA+ hotel reservation for travellers applying for "Samui Plus" programme.

(3) The COE application process is divided into two stages:

• Pre-approval stage (Registration)
  • This is when the applicants are required to register for the COE by uploading a copy of their passports, valid or/re-entry permit, vaccine certificate (if applicable), health insurance (or "confirmation letter" issued by the insurance company, *in English* which expressly covers treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD), and evidence of their exempted status. Upon completing the registration, applicants will receive a 6-digit code. Applicants must take note of this code which is needed for checking the status of their applications.
  • If the applicants qualify for the COE and have provided all required documents, the Embassy will pre-approve their registration within 3 working days. The applicants can check the status of their registration by visiting https://coethailand.mfa.go.th and clicking the "check the result" tab.
  • If documents are missing, the Embassy will reject the registration and the applicant will have to upload additional documents as per instruction. The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents, as necessary.
• Final approval stage (Confirmation)
  • Once pre-approved, the applicants will have 15 days to confirm their flights and ASQ by uploading two additional documents:
    • (1) Flight confirmation,
    • (2) Confirmation of hotel booking (AQ / SHA+ / Samui Extra+)
    • To upload, please click the "confirm travel" tab on https://coethailand.mfa.go.th
  • Please ensure that AQ hotel booking is for 14 days, starting on the date of arrival in Thailand. Booking should be made for "AQ package". Click HERE for the current list of approved AQ hotels. For a list of SHA+ facilities, visit https://www.shathailand.com 
  • The Embassy will approve the COE within 3 working days upon receipt of all the required documents.
  • Successful applicants can download COE directly from https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Please print out the COE and keep it for travelling.
• Remarks
  • The COE is issued for specific flight and AQ. If the applicant changes flight and/or AQ after receiving the COE, he/she must contact the Royal Thai Embassy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for a new COE. The applicant will be given access to his/her old account on the COE application platform to amend flight/ASQ details and to re-apply for a new COE via the platform. 
  • The insurance policy must be in English and EXPRESSLY covers COVID-19 with minimum coverage of 100,000 USD. A pocket-sized insurance card is not accepted. Applicants with existing insurance are advised to ask their insurers for "cover letter" confirming COVID-19 coverage.
  • There is no fee for the application for a COE.
  •  **Please apply for COE online at least 3 weeks before your scheduled departure***

(4) Once COE is issued, the traveller should obtain:

• Medical Certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method, which has been certified or issued no more than 72 hours before departure time.
• All travellers who have received COEs are required to download, and register via, ThailandPlus Application. They are required to show a QR code generated from the registration via the Application to be scanned by Thai authority upon arrival in Thailand. ThailandPlus is a journey recording application that helps inform users whether they have encountered or been in close proximity to COVID-19 infected or high-risk individuals, so that they can self-assess their risk of infection and undergo tests promptly if needed. The application can be downloaded from App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit https://thailandplus.in.th/en/faq-2/

***The information provided here is subject to change without prior notice***

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