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Thailand Travel Restrictions – Up to Date Information

Travelers the world over are keen to find out when and how they can travel to Thailand in 2021.

Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt travel, but where possible it is being facilitated with health and safety in mind.

In this guide you'll find out everything you need to know about the current Thailand Travel Restrictions and what you need to do to prepare for your trip.

Can I travel to Thailand now?

Yes, but travel is subject to restrictions.

Those arriving in Bangkok, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, will need to quarantine in an Alternative State Quarantine hotel (ASQ) for 14 days (15 nights). These hotels are accredited by the Ministry of Health.

There are now alternatives for mandatory ASQ hotel quarantine in the form of  Golf Quarantine, Yacht Quarantine and Villa Quarantine. These alternative options are accredited by the Thai government and you must book with a company that is part of the scheme.

Both land and sea borders remain closed to foreign travelers.

The Phuket Sandbox Scheme

Alternatively, those who are vaccinated and want to avoid quarantine can fly directly into Phuket airport and stay under the Phuket Sandbox scheme.

To be eligible for the scheme, proof of vaccination must be provided via a certificate of vaccination or so-called “vaccine passport”.

You must stay in Phuket for 14 days and test negative for COVID-19 before being able to leave the island. Testing will also be conducted during your stay.

This mandatory period of stay will shortly be reduced to 7 days. There are no restrictions on travel around Phuket during your stay.

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What are the Phuket Sandbox requirements?

  • Certificate of vaccination completed at least 14 days and no more than 12 months before arrival in Thailand.
  • COVID-19 Free Certificate (obtained via a test), within 72 hours before departure
  • COE or Certificate of Entry
  • SHA+ Hotel Booking Certificate*
  • Prepaid RT-PCR COVID 19 test in Phuket

* The SHA scheme is designed to restore the confidence of domestic and international tourists following the COVID-19 crisis. Hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, transport services and other facilities in Thailand are able to apply for SHA certification, but must strictly follow the COVID-19 control guidelines issued by the Ministry of Public Health.

The SHA Plus+ certification is awarded to hotels and businesses who not only meet the SHA standards, but also have at least 70% of their staff vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Samui Plus Sandbox Scheme

Visitors can now visit Koh Samui under a sandbox scheme similar to Phuket, with onward travel to the neighbouring islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao allowed after 7 days.
Visitors will be allowed to travel to other parts of Thailand after 14 days if they test COVID-19-free throughout their stay.
Travel to the island is permitted for:
  • Fully vaccinated adults from low and medium-risk countries
  • Children travelling with vaccinated parents

What are the Samui Plus Requirements?

To travel to Koh Samui, you will require:

  • Proof that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19
  • A negative RT-PCR test result no more than 72 hours before departure
  • Proof that you have spent the previous 21 days in a low or medium-risk country
  • Confirmation of booking at a Samui Extra Plus (minimum 7 nights) hotel. Thereafter, you can stay at any SHA+ certified hotel on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao
  • A Certificate of Entry (COE) from your Thai Embassy or Consulate
  • Approved Thai COVID tracking app installed on your smartphone
  • COVID-19 health insurance with minimum coverage of USD 100,000 (see further info later on this page)
  • RT-PCR test on arrival – for adults and children of 6 years or older

* Shorter stays are available for those departing on international flights.

COVID Testing Schedule

  • Day 0: Wait in your hotel room for your  PCR test result.
  • Days 1 – 3: If your test is negative you are free to enjoy all the facilities in your resort.
  • Days 4 – 7: You can leave the hotel to see local attractions. Adults and children aged 6 and above will undergo a 2nd PCR test on Day 7.
  • Days 8 – 14: A negative second test enables you to travel freely and stay at any SHA+ certified hotel on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao.

Adults and children aged 6 and above require a third PCR test on Day 13.

After 14 days, and a 3rd negative test on, you can travel to other provinces within Thailand, though regional restrictions may apply.  Those departing internationally will need to adhere to any onward travel requirements.

Do I need a visa to enter Thailand?

Those from countries under the Visa Exemption List are not required to obtain a visa. Additionally, at this time The Thai Immigration Bureau will allow you to stay in Thailand for 45 days, instead of the usual 30 days (until September 2021).

Due to the COVID situation, you also have the option to extend your visa at any local immigration office in Thailand for 60 days, instead of the usual 30 days.

Please note that the 60-day Tourist Visa, 90-day Special Tourist Visa, Thai Elite Visa, and other Non-Immigrant visas are also available at your local Thai Embassy or Consulate. Holders of these visas are still required to have a valid certificate of entry (COE).

Certificate of Entry (COE)

Due to the COVID situation, every person traveling to Thailand requires a valid COE. The mandatory Certificate of Entry is an official document that confirms you meet the entry requirements set out by the Thai authorities.

To obtain your certificate you must create a profile and register at coethailand.mfa.go.th. You should submit your COE application at least 2 weeks days before your scheduled flight.

Please note that you cannot enter Thailand until you have received your Certificate of Entry.

COVID-19 PCR Test

The previous requirement of a fit-to-fly certificate is no longer required to travel to Thailand. However, you do need a RT-PCR test. This must be taken within 72 hours of your flight.

Thai nationals can choose to submit either a fit-to-fly certificate or a COVID-19 medical certificate.

Thailand COVID Insurance for Foreigners

Travel to Thailand requires a specific COVID insurance policy.

The COVID travel insurance certificate must be submitted to the Thai embassy or consulate when applying for your visa and Certificate of Entry. The insurance policy must cover 100,000 USD or more, and COVID-19 must be explicitly covered.

The insurance policy must cover your entire stay.

I have written a post with all the information you need to know about getting the correct insurance policy.

+ Read the insurance guide here.

How do I book an ASQ or SHA hotel?

I have a complete ASQ guide that walks you through what to expect during quarantine: the rules you'll have to follow, what you should consider, and the best hotel recommendations.

+ Read the ASQ guide here.

Health Screening & Local Restrictions

All arrivals are subject to health screening. As standard this means a temperature check and a PCR test. Results will be provided within 24 hours and you will be notified at your hotel.

Testing will continue throughout the first 14 days of your stay (see the ASQ guide linked above for further details).

International arrivals are required to present a printed copy of a COVID-19 PCR test with a negative test result, a printed T8 Health Declaration form, which lists information regarding your current state of health and a list of places visited before arriving in Thailand, and a copy of your vaccination card – if applicable.

For inter-provincial travel, some airports such as Phuket and Samui now require a COVID test – PCR or a rapid test – upon arrival.

Local restrictions also apply, with some provinces requiring everyone to wear a face mask or covering in public places. Disobeying this rule will incur a fine of 20,000 Baht.

The cost of testing is paid by the traveler.

Color-Coded Provincial System

The restrictions placed upon each province (zone) are indicated by a color-code system.

The current system in place is as follows:

  • Dark red zones for maximum and strict Covid control
  • Red zones for maximum control
  • Orange zones, classified as “controlled areas”
  • Yellow zones for high surveillance

Keep an eye on the evolving situation and the zonal changes for the provinces to which you plan to travel.

ThailandPlus App

Upon arrival you will also be required to download the ThailandPlus app. Indeed, you can do this before you travel.

After downloading the application, you must enable GPS on your phone and accept the privacy policy.

You must then upload a recent (not more than one month old) profile photo before inputting your COE number and reference ID obtained from the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General.

Once all data is verified as correct, the system will direct you to the ‘QR code’ page where you can begin using ‎the application.

You will need to use the app as you move to different locations around the country.

Businesses throughout Thailand display QR codes that are required for check-in and check-out scanning. This includes all types of accommodation, restaurants, shopping centers, and tourism attractions.

In the event that you have been in close contact with any confirmed COVID-19 cases, you will be notified and offered recommendations via the app (source).

Can Thai nationals travel within Thailand?

As of 1st September 2021 domestic flights have resumed. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will allow airlines to operate domestic passenger flights out of “dark red” areas — the local classification for risk levels — with some restrictions in place.

Bangkok Airways, for example, will resume flights to three domestic points — Samui Chiang Mai, Phuket — from 1 September. Flights to Lampang will commence on 9 September, and Sukhothai the following week.

Air Asia will resume flights to 11 domestic points from 3rd September. Flying out of Don Mueang airport, Air Asia will operate flights to popular places such as Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Udon Thani, and Phuket.

Note that passengers flying out of Bangkok must either be fully-vaccinated and have tested negative for the coronavirus prior to departure. Inbound domestic passengers will not be subject to the same regulations.

Please check with your flight operator on the conditions for flying before you travel, as these may vary between operators and destinations.

When will I be able to travel to other parts of Thailand?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has released details of the Centre of Economic Situation Administration's (CESA) four-stage roadmap to reopen.

There are plans for six major tourist provinces to reopen. In addition to Phuket, the plan is for Krabi, Phang Nga, Surat Thani (Ko Samui), Chon Buri (Pattaya), and Chiang Mai to reopen for vaccinated travelers in the next 3 months.

Normal commercial passenger flights have been suspended until further notice, though chartered flights and repatriation flights are still available.

Restrictions are set to ease in September, 2021, with a plan to return to some sort of normality by the high season in November.

In Summary

Travel requirements and restrictions may vary depending on your country of origin.

The best thing to do is start by checking the government website in your home country to see what travel restrictions are in place and how that affects your outbound and inbound travel.

Once you have identified that travel to Thailand is possible, you should contact your local Thai embassy or consulate and ask if there are any specific restrictions for travelers from your country.

At this point you can proceed with your booking and obtaining your visa (if required), COE, insurance policy and PCR test prior to flying, and your vaccine certificate, if applicable.

If you have any questions regarding Thailand's travel restrictions please leave them in the comments section below.

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  1. Bryan K says

    I'm currently back in the US having left Thailand last Aug 3rd. My return fight to Thailand is set for Oct 15th. I am now fully vaccinated with a card, I am past 2 weeks since last vaccine shot, have my Covid Insurance, have my booking at a SHA Hotel in Pattaya (pick up at airport arrainged with them), have a valid visa with permit to return. I think I am good to go to apply for the COE.

    My question is how early can I open an application for the COE with the Thai Embassy here?

    I remember hearing something about the COE having a small window to be used before expiring. It's recomended that you give the process at least 15 days but that's a bit tight for my style. I would like to start the process as early as possible to allow for any delays with the Embassy and if I have the COE in hand early so much the better. Anybody know how how long the COE is valid after being issued? Or is there really even an experation? Thanks!
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    • JamesE says

      There's a separate COE website: https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/

      Your COE is valid for only the date/flight/hotel information you used when you applied. If there are any changes before departure you have to get a new COE. I have heard that last minute changes or flight cancellations have been allowed to enter if there was no way to update the COE in time. Of course, if there are any changes make sure you document them, hardcopy is always better in Thailand.

      You can apply for the COE any time you want. My S.O. got hers 8 weeks in advance, I'm going to start applying about 6 weeks in advance. But you only have 15 days from application to get all your documents uploaded. Sounds like you have everything in order so it should probably only take a day or two.
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      • Farrah says

        Dear All,
        Thank you, Peter, for setting up this blog-v.charitable of you.
        My husband & I have returned to Thailand via the Phuket Sandbox since 5 days.
        Will tell you what I know:
        To get an ‘Non OA’ visa, you need to deposit THB 800K in a Thai Bank @ get it notorised in Thailand & sent to you to be added to the Thai Visa application. A ‘Non O’ visa is to visit family-valid max 3mths & you’ll need to extend before or leave the country. A tourist visa-is just that-& needs a confirmed return ticket with no extension. A STV is valid for max of 90 days & a confirmed return tkt….no exceptions, no change to a retirement/work etc visa as it’ll be stated on your visa.

        Our friends who’ve been in Thailand before the Sandbox have been lucky that they were permitted to extend their tourist visa or to change it to other visas. However, we were warned by the LA Thai Consulate that it’ll no longer be possible. We took that as the current norm.

        We had to apply for retirement visas as ours had expired when we were denied entry to Thailand last year. The process was v.stressful as we did everything as per the info given. We both have full health insurance coverage in the U.S. but unable to use it in Thailand. Bought a Travel insurance that covers Covid & all health-related issues, which, initially was permitted but was changed & told to purchase only Thai Covid insurance-so we did. The online portal asked us to mail our signed ‘E-appointments & Passports’. We did. One week later, the rules changed again-had to purchase Thai Health insurance as our AIG travel insurance were not bought in Thailand, hence invalid for Visa approval!!!
        It was easy for people under 60yrs old & but was a hassle for ppl above 75yrs. I received mine in 2 days BUT my husband had to go for full blood tests, X-rays, EKG & his doctor’s signed document stating tt he’s in good health. There were 24pages of information. It took the Thai insurance company 3wks to decide if they would insure him. They refused to believe that a 75 year old is as healthy as claimed.
        The only way was to sign another disclaimer document that he will not make any medical claims on 16 different ailments that may occur when he’s in Thailand (not valid outside the country) , so, he signed as, if there are any future issues, we’ll return to the U.S. to take care of them.

        We had to postpone our trip 7times! Each time, the airline imposed a penalty!

        COE: Initially booked an ALQ, thinking that we would arrive in May, then June….& cancelled that hotel (yes-paid penalty) & booked SHA hotel, postponed 3 times & the hotel cancelled as they had overwhelming bookings.
        Confirming that COE is valid for 15 days. You can make changes online but once confirmed, will have to re-apply if there are changes to flights or hotel (SHABA approval). We had to do that when we changed a hotel package by adding a half-board which changed the SHABA!!!
        Very stressfull!

        Hope what I’ve written will help others understand the procedures.

        Good luck!
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        • TheThailandLife says

          Wow. What a hassle you have been through. Thailand already has some silly hoops to jump through but the COVID situation made that worse, as the authorities chased their tails wondering how to cope. I think things will get easier from here on in, as we return to normal visa practices, though the insurance remains problematic for those over 75.
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  3. jeff says

    i came to the sandbox 10 July under visa exempt from USA. i extended it one time but found being a USA citizen I can not get a non-immigrant type-O visa and can not extend again. it looks like i am going to have to do a visa border run. before you recommend Vietnam, but that is not possible currently. what is the best country for a visa border run under the current situation? thank you.
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    • JamesE says

      There is no best country at the moment. Any country you go to will have to be a place where you will be allowed to return from. Current entry requirements in Thailand stipulate that you must be in that country for a minimum of 21 days. Many countries in the area that you might choose will also have some kind of quarantine after your arrival there as well. Finally, you will have to quarantine/Sandbox again on your return to Thailand. Check out https://www.tatnews.org/thailand-reopening/ and click the link for the current list of allowed countries.

      Also, your "being a USA citizen I can not get a non-immigrant type-O visa" statement doesn't really hold water. Did immigration tell you that? Which Non-O visa were you trying for? There are literally thousands of Americans in Thailand on locally issued - and recently so - Non-Os of different types.

      Have you tried getting an extension based on COVID? I know that program had been extended but I don't remember the new "end" date.
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      • jeff says

        NOTICE: The U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai no longer provide the income affidavit. We will not notarize previous versions of the income affidavit. For more information, please refer to our Fact Sheet (PDF 266KB)
        the response from
        American Citizen Services

        U.S. Embassy, Bangkok
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  4. Jenny says

    Hello James,
    My partner and I have flights to Bangkok flying 1st October and arriving 2nd oct from the UK:
    1. Will we still have to quarantine for 14 days even though we have both been double vaccinated and possibly may have had a third booster in September?
    We have been together 20years but are not marries, will we be able to stay in the same room or have to book separate ASQ’s if we have to quarantine?
    3. Once we arrive in Bangkok, can we travel around the coast of Thailand - we are going for 5 weeks?
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    • JamesE says

      This is all subject to change over the next six weeks but...

      1a) Yes. It's actually a 15-night quarantine and an additional 3 tests regardless of vaccination status. This can be avoided only if you enter via the Phuket Sandbox or Samui Plus programs (Which might be an option if you haven't booked anything yet and are interested in exploring the islands.)

      1b) Maybe. The rules say no, but hotels are advertising "Unmarried couples" accomodations. Sometimes that means you share a room at the married rate and sometimes it means you have adjacent rooms with a connecting door at 2x the single rate. You can search asq.in.th for hotels offering "Unmarried couples" rooms and then contact them to find out what they mean.

      3) Maybe. Right now surface transport by private vehicle is the only way into or out of Bangkok. There are talks of interprovincial flights out of U-Tapao beginning in the near future. There is also an interprovincial travel permit required (https://covid-19.in.th/en). Reports are that this is not ever checked because there aren't any checkpoints to check it at.

      Again, things are changing all the time so keep checking for new rules.
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      • Jenny says

        Thanks for the reply James.
        I heard today from my son, who is in Thailand, that there won’t be any tourism for a while and Bangkok as it is in an emergency state. Phuket is totally shut down due to high rises in cases and boarders are shut down at certain distances. He says the restrictions are becoming even stricter in Bangkok, everything is closed and on top of that there are riots in Bangkok.
        Is this the case? will I have to cancel or change my flights in October?
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        • JamesE says

          The "riots" have been ongoing for a number of months now. More like big anti-government demonstrations than actual riots. Many tourist attractions are closed right now, most retail and restaurants as well. Phuket is closed down for domestic travel with some exemptions, but open for Sandbox arrivals. But I have friends in Thailand that are still driving down to the beach for the weekend. So, your son's description is pretty accurate, maybe a bit on the pesimistic side. :)

          As to your question; that's up to you and what your tolerance for risk is. I traveled to Thailand in January in the middle of a lockdown which ended right before I got out of quarantine. It was wonderful. No crowds, easy to get around, amazing prices. But, right now, the lockdown looks to go on longer than back in January. Some Thai friends, who are in Phuket right now, are having a great time with things to do, restaurants open, and most of the attractions open.

          I've got flights booked in October as well. Short of everything being shut down and my flights being canceled I'm still planning on going. My opinion is that restrictions will start to lift in September but everyone will still be wearing masks, using the tracking apps on their phones, and generally being safe. Which is fine by me but everybody has different expectations and reactions if things don't go as expected.
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    • Thai Tiger says

      Thank you for the info. What about taking the 17 hour bus ride? or is this disallowed, too.

      As an American expat, I find it amusing that in the State of California which is the same size of Thailand, you can travel up and down the State freely.

      But, here in Thailand Government Control is out of control.
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      • TheThailandLife says

        To be fair, most countries are out of control with this thing, it's just that Americans accept less nonsense from their authorities. And, as I understand it, individual states have some autonomy over their governance, so there are local laws that may override central government law. Is that correct?
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        • Thai Tiger says

          Yes, that is why there are 50 states each are independent from each other, but you still have an out of Control Federal Government.

          The FED still has to worry about 400 million guns, so hopefully they won't
          try to put serious Draconian laws into place.
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  6. FV says

    My husband & I have lived in Phuket the last dozen years - with a Retirement Visa. We are now in the U.S. Due Covid, we were denied entry into Thailand in March 2020 due the inability to get a Covid-19 test. April 2021, we started our process to enter Phuket, which was allowing a 7-day quarantine.
    Unfortunately, getting Police records, Full Medical records, Thai bank statements took awhile. Then, paid for Covid Health Insurance, Travel Insurance to cover our entire stay (6mths+, as we had other commitments in December), flights & ALQ hotel.

    When Phuket allowed vaccinated people to enter without a quarantine, we were happy to hear that. After receiving an E-appointment & message from the LA Thai Consulate to send our passports to get our Thai Visa….the next week, were told that we need to pay for a Thai Health Insurance as our Travel Insurance is not recognized. My husband is over 75yrs old & we were unable to find a Thai Insurance company who would insure him. Finally, 3wks ago, LUMA increased their age limit to 80yrs old (but can’t purchase online!), so, was introduced to a Broker in Phuket who submitted his Application form + all medical records (2021) & this was completed on 24th July. Till today, he has yet to hear from LUMA. We called the BKK office, who told us that they were very busy & that the normal approval time is 3wks! I guess, that means excluding Thai holidays & weekends.

    It is strange that the Thai Govt is encouraging people to return to Thailand but the paperwork is complicated. On the Thai Visa website, it states that the approval for applications would take 15days - it took more than a month, due them being slammed with applications….then, change of policy! It also states that the COE would take up to 3 days to approve.
    We’ve paid to postponed our flights five times & had to cancel 2 hotel bookings & our Travel Insurance dates.
    We were told by friends in Thailand that they returned with a Tourist visa & then renewed their Retirement visas once in the country. Enquirer at the LA Thai Consulate - was told that it’s not true & that with the Tourist Visa, we have to show the return flight out of the country (max stay 45days) before a Visa will be granted.

    We have a house in Phuket. Gave up everything to live there.

    Hope others are not having such a tough time.
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    • JamesE says

      That's terrible that you're having such a tough time getting home. But, yes, you can get a retirement visa when you enter on a tourist visa. But it's not the O-A visa it sounds like you've been using, it's the Non-immigrant O (Retirement). You get that by converting your tourist visa at the immigration office.

      For the tourist visa you will have to show a return ticket but you could also enter on a Visa Exemption and then convert that to the O (Retirement). I have never been asked to show a return ticket by immigration when entering visa exempt, just don't bother to write down a flight number on your departure card. That way you don't have to deal with the consulate at all. It sounds like you're already set up for the finance requirements at the Thai end. You would also only need to purchase insurance for the 45-day stamp on the visa exempt entry.

      Good luck!
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      • FV says

        Hello James,
        The problem is, with a Tourist Visa, we were told that it’s strictly enforced (no extensions in Thailand, unlike what we hear from friends there) & airline return flights have to be submitted to the Consulate before a Visa can be issued. It is different from pre-Covid procedures. With that, we went ahead with applying for a Retirement Visa (they already know that we had R.Visas previously -can also see them in our passports) & do not want to jeopardize our applications by being dishonest about our purpose for going to Phuket.
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        • JamesE says

          That's strange that they're telling you that. The consulate/embassy websites all say you're allowed a 30-day extension on a tourist visa. They may be talking about the COVID 60-day extension. Many people have been using that to stay long-term.

          But, enter on a 60-day TV, convert that to a 90-Day O (Retirement) and then extend that is probably the best way to stay long-term in Thailand. If Max is following maybe he can comment if he has heard if anything has changed.
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  7. JamesE says

    Just a note on the COE. The system says 15-days processing time but this has generated a lot of confusion. You get a pre-approval on your COE first wich usually comes in a day or two. You then have 15 days to upload your documentation. Then, *they* have 15 days to process it. All of those days are business days. I've talked with a couple of people who had to reschedule or cancel their trips because of the 2-week processing time advertised.

    There's also another gotcha in that, if you're trying for the Sandbox or Samui+ programs, you have to check that box the very first time you go into the system - before pre-approval - otherwise you won't get any communication nor will your COE be approved. I've also heard of some confusion surrounding the submission of documents, that it's a 3-step process Select-Upload-Submit, but that it looks like a Select-Submit interface. Apparently, there's an unlabeled arrow button that needs to be clicked before you hit Submit.

    That being said my partner just got her COE and it went very smoothly. One day to pre-approval, upload everything, and one day to final approval.
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      • JamesE says

        My partner's experience would indicate that a week is enough. But this is her third COE so she's got it down. (And she's also clinically well-organized so she had everything ready.) However, if someone is new to the game I would give it as much time as possible. There was talk way back in June the the US embassy/consulate would only accept COE applications inside of 6 weeks from the date of travel because of anticipated rule changes, even if those changes never happened.

        The other concern is, that as you get closer to your departure date, unexpected-but-common happenings start happening. My partner is now on her second airline and third itinerary for her trip. She got her first COE on the second itinerary. But she still has a few weeks to go so it's completely possible (if not likely) that she'll have to get another.

        I'd suggest at least 3 to 4 weeks for the following reason: it's very easy to change an approved COE but, reportedly, very difficult to modify one still in the approval process. If someone waits until the last minute, submits their COE documents, and then their flight gets cancelled or changed; then you'd have to wait until your approved COE comes through and then go back in and upload the changed documents. And then wait for another approval.

        For me, being way less-than-well organized, I'm going to start the process six weeks out. I'll have all my flights and hotels booked, my insurance in order, and forms completed. If it all goes smoothly, then no problem. If I screw something up then I've got plenty of time to fix it.
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    • JamesE says

      You'll need all of the documentation TTL detailed in the post for re-entry. Plus, if you don't already have it you'll need a reentry permit on your current visa.

      What you'll need to leave depends entirely on where you're going. Some places require an RT-PCR test even for transit. Some destinations require a test of any kind (PCR or antigen). It just depends.
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