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Thailand Travel Restrictions – Latest Information

Updated as of Dec 2022.

Travelers the world over are keen to find out how they can travel to Thailand in 2022/23

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.  You can now travel to Thailand without having to -pre-apply or needing to have a pre-departure test.

There is no test on arrival, either.

If you develop Covid symptoms during your trip, you are advised to take a self-administered antigen test.

Vaccinated Travelers

Vaccinated travelers are no longer required to have a copy of their vaccination certificate on hand before boarding a flight to Thailand or available for show on arrival.

Children (those under 18) traveling with vaccinated parents do not need to an RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test before departing.

Unvaccinated Travelers

Unvaccinated travelers no longer need to complete RT-PCR or Professional Antigen (Pro-ATK) test through a clinic or medical professional.

Do You Need a Visa to Enter Thailand?

Those from countries under the Visa Exemption List are not required to obtain a visa and will be given a 45-day exemption stamp upon arrival (this is 15 days more than the usual 30 days because of a temporary increase set to run until March 2023).

+ More on visa exemptions here. 

Please note that the 60-day Tourist Visa and other Non-Immigrant visas are also available at your local Thai Embassy or Consulate.

Thailand COVID Insurance for Foreigners

There is no longer a mandatory COVID insurance requirement – with a specific amount – required to travel to Thailand

However, it goes without saying that all foreign nationals have a travel insurance policy. This is for your protection and ensure you do not have to personally pay for a high hospital bill in the event of illness or accident.

Travel insurance is inexpensive and great quality cover can be had for as little as $50-100.

+ See my travel insurance recommendations here

Booking a Hotel

In my experience the best hotel deals for Thailand are found on Agoda and Hotels .com.

Agoda is based in the region and as such has good relationships with many of the operators and therefore cheap deals.

That said, Hotels .com also has a presence in the Asia-Pacific region and is worth comparing against Agoda.

+ See here for Agoda

+ See here for Hotels.com

Air Travel within Thailand

Domestic flights to key destinations have fully resumed, though some operators may be flying limited planes on some routes until travel demand increases.

Some providers may ask you to wear a mask on the airplane.

In Summary

All foreign nationals are now permitted to enter Thailand, both vaccinated and unvaccinated. No restrictions apply.

That being said, do check with your airline carrier to see if they have rules you need to abide by such as pre-departure testing.

At this point you can proceed with your booking and obtaining your visa (if required) and travel insurance policy (optional).

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

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  1. David says

    10/1/22 Let it be known that SingaporeAir is still requiring a vaccine card and or a PCR Test before allowing to board for Thailand. Even though I find nothing on their website, I was refused boarding at JFK in New York. The manager claims Thailand requires such proof. After refusing this claim, he then said it was SingaporeAir policy, even though their is nothing I could find in my research. Fortunately, I was able to get a convenient $250 test with 45 min. results and still made my flight with 10 min. to spare! Talk about dumb ass luck. The worst part is…, no one asked for my $250 Proof Negative throughout the remainder of my trip or upon arrival to BNA. Just Beware, the beast is still very much alive !
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  4. Steve Lawrie says

    My wife and I are travelling to Phuket in early November and we think that we will be able to get a 30 Visa at our entry point. We think that we can extend this for a further 30 days which will take us early January 2023. We will be flying down to Penang for the New Year before returning to Phuket (where we believe that we will get a further 30 day visa) for a further 35 days before returning to the UK in early February - is this correct?
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    • TheThailandLife says

      At each entry you will get a 30-day entry stamp. You can extend your stay by 30 days at an immigration office for 1,900 Baht. Though bear in mind that you will do the extension perhaps 2 days prior to your entry stamp expiring so your total stay will be just short of 60 days. You said a "further 35 days..." in your last line. You mean 30 days, right?
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  5. Roy says

    I am a UK citizen arriving Bangkok from London on 29/11/2022 for a 58 day holiday. I will get a visa exempt 30 stamp when I arrive. Is it better for me to get a 60 day visa before I travel OR get a 30 day extension at the immigration office in Patong? I believe this costs 1900 Baht?
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    • Robert says

      The choice is entirely yours, if you want to save time get it in London but if you are happy to wait at a IMofice it is just as easy, I did this in June, got there at 8.30 and was finished in 15 minutes ( they still take tea money but now it’s only 100baht pass over 2000 get no change 555 ) .
      However when you arrive if we are to believe everything they say you should get 45 days on entry ?????
      Take your vaccine record from the NHS with you printed copies , I was not asked for it ever but you never know so be prepared.
      Good luck and enjoy.
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      • Roy says

        The online application form looks complicated. I am going to the IM office in Patong to get an extension. Please can you tell me when you were there what documents were needed other than a passport? Do I need to bring a passport photo with me? Many thanks.
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        • Robert says

          I simply went to the imo and said it wanted an extension and gave my passport which they took and photo copied and gave back to me with the extension document and stamp inside.
          They said 1900baht I passed over 2000and that was it, no change and I did not ask for it, they will remember you in the future because on entry I weid and I wore a clean pressed shirt and trousers, ( they really do like it if you show respect) evidenced by jumping me through the cue whilst the scruffy shorts and tea shirt brigade waited in line )

          The only docs I had were my Thailand pass (gone now) and my vacs proof but they did not ask for them, presumably because they knew I would not be in country without them and my flight out booking again not asked for.

          The real answer is > if you think you might need something take it with you in hard copy, you do not need to offer it unless they ask

          Every imo has it’s own interpretation of the rules so what is good for one may not be good for another, so whatever you do get there early and BE Respectful it does not cost you anything but it sure goes a hell of a long way and they will help not hinder you they will even open up and speak English to you because most of them can, they just never let you know unless you do to them as they do to you, You never see an imo in a scruffy shirt and shorts.
          If you can competently say in Thai Thank you for your help they will love it and the next time you will be remembered, if you can not speak Thai say it in English but make sure you say it.
          Please look at my earlier replies.
          Good luck.
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        • TheThailandLife says

          It hasn't been officially announced yet. I think I read it will come in October, before high season. The problem with YouTube is that the Tubers want to be first (most relevant), so they create a video on something upcoming as if it is in existence. But if it doesn't happen, or there are changes made before its release, they can't update the video. So you end up with lots of misinformation.
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        • Robert says

          Thailand life is correct, it has only been mentioned as a possible on October 1st and will not happen until it is published in the Royal Gazette, that is why you will note that I placed several??? at the end of the sentence
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    • TheThailandLife says

      Test is required if you haven't had the vaccine. If you've had the vaccine just carry your certificate. No masks required, though some airports and airlines may require you to wear a mask depending on where you fly from.
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    • Robert says

      I have just returned from Thailand after 2 months and travelled domestic by Thaismile to Kk, twice, Ubon Rat,Twice, BKK three times and also Ubon to KK both ways by bus and only wore a mask.
      I was never asked to wear one or prove my vaccine record on buses, planes or hotels.
      On arrival in KK by bus I was asked to give my telephone number on a form in Thai and sign it.
      And that was it, no questions or demands.
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  7. Lana says

    In your article you mention "the Thailand pass portal". I'm confused as I thought what we called "the Thailand pass" was obsolete as of July 1, 2022. Is this another travel requirement? Can you please clarify?
    Really must thank you for the work you've done on this site.
    Lana
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