Travelers the world over are keen to find out when and how they can travel to Thailand in 2022.
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 under the Thailand Pass scheme without requiring a pre-departure test or test on arrival.
If you develop Covid symptoms during your trip, you are advised to take a self-administered antigen test.
Whether you have already have an approved booking, are awaiting approval, or plan to travel, here are the latest rules.
Applying to Travel
Every person traveling to Thailand must apply to travel via the Thailand Pass system.
You must upload proof of vaccination and the mandatory Covid insurance to the system.
Vaccinated persons should choose the Quarantine Exemption option.
If you are unvaccinated, you can choose the ‘Alternative Quarantine' option in the Thailand Pass system.
The unvaccinated will be required to quarantine in an SHA+ hotel for 5 days.
Or, you can avoid the quarantine by providing a negative RC-PCR test up to 72 hours prior to traveling. The result must be entered into the Thailand Pass system.
The Thailand Pass System
The new Thailand Pass scheme is a requirement for every traveller to Thailand. You must sign up for this at tp.consular.go.th at least 7 business days prior to departure.
Your approval will come from the The Department of Disease Control of Thailand and not from your local embassy or consulate.
Apply for the pass in plenty of time to ensure you are approved in time for your flight.
Read my full Thailand Pass guide here.
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 30-day exemption stamp upon arrival.
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 sign up for the Thailand Pass at least 7 business days before departure.
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 10,000 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.
Booking an ASQ or SHA hotel
If you are unvaccinated and plan to quarantine for the 5 days, 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.
+ The best hotel deals for Thailand are found here on Agoda and Hotels.com
Health Screening & Local Restrictions
Arrivals to Thailand do not require an RT-PCR screening test upon arrival.
For those in quarantine, testing will occur on day 5 of your stay, before you are released into general population.
Please note that their may be some requirements and/or restrictions on inter-provincial travel.
This will depend on the Covid-19 situation on that area. Such restrictions may include airport temperature tests and having to wear a mask in certain places.
Disobeying such rules will incur a fine of 20,000 Baht.
Thailand's Mask Mandate
Face masks are still required in public places. This will be reviewed before June, apparently.
Those who do not wear a mask can face fines, which can be as much as 20,000 Baht for repeated offenders.
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 be required to download the ThailandPlus app. Indeed, you can also 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).
Air Travel within Thailand
Domestic flights have resumed, though some operators may be flying limited routes until travel demand increases.
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.
Please check with your flight operator on the conditions for flying before you travel, as these may vary between operators and destinations.
In Summary
All foreign nationals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Thailand Pass scheme.
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), insurance policy and your vaccine certificate (if applicable).
You can then apply through the Thailand Pass portal. This can be done up to 60 days prior to travel.
Read my full Thailand Pass guide here.
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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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Richard says
Is it still required now that the COE has been discontinued? And if not….where
can you download it from?
May 08, 2022 at 10:14 am
JamesE says
May 08, 2022 at 11:21 pm
Richard says
May 09, 2022 at 5:25 am
Philip Traynor says
Apr 05, 2022 at 12:23 pm
JamesE says
Apr 05, 2022 at 10:53 pm
Philip Traynor says
Apr 06, 2022 at 5:55 am
JamesE says
Apr 08, 2022 at 10:54 pm
Mike Baker says
Apr 09, 2022 at 6:47 pm
Frida says
Apr 28, 2022 at 4:29 pm
S. Beets says
And what is the “reference ID obtained from the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General.” ?
Mar 25, 2022 at 11:17 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 26, 2022 at 2:51 am
David says
Jan 27, 2022 at 10:10 pm
ChrisH says
Jan 27, 2022 at 6:41 pm
Mike Baker says
Jan 27, 2022 at 7:21 pm
Ludovit says
Jan 27, 2022 at 4:53 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 27, 2022 at 5:05 pm
Ludovit says
Jan 27, 2022 at 6:19 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 27, 2022 at 6:29 pm
Mike Baker says
Now it is likely too late to get a Thailand pass as you only have 4 working days.
If you try to fly you are likely to be refused boarding and if you do fly but do not have all the requirements in place, you will be denied entry to Thailand before you even get to the Immigration officer, because a health officer will check your thailand pass and associated documents on disembarkation.
Jan 27, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Ludovit Danko says
Jan 28, 2022 at 10:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 29, 2022 at 12:58 am
Steve says
Jan 29, 2022 at 8:54 pm
Mike Baker says
Jan 30, 2022 at 2:11 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 30, 2022 at 10:42 pm
ludovit says
Feb 07, 2022 at 9:30 am
Mike Baker says
After considering the scheme restrictions, refer to the airline for their restrictions and requirement.
Feb 07, 2022 at 4:52 pm
Mike Baker says
Refer to the Thai Embassy website.
Jan 27, 2022 at 5:05 pm
ChrisH says
How and when do you "prepay" for these tests ?
Jan 22, 2022 at 9:19 am
JamesE says
Jan 23, 2022 at 12:27 am
ChrisH says
Jan 23, 2022 at 8:43 pm
Denise Blake says
Dec 28, 2021 at 3:04 pm
JamesE says
I stayed in Karon for my Sandbox entry in October and even as dead as it was then it was easy to rent a car and scooter. If you want to use an international brand at the airport you can always take a taxi back to the airport or check if they'll deliver as well.
Dec 29, 2021 at 12:43 am
Denise Blake says
Jan 04, 2022 at 5:34 am
JamesE says
Jan 04, 2022 at 6:26 am
Robert says
Now for my problem, I am severely dyslexic and have considerable trouble understanding application forms largely because of the terminology used within them, the Thailand pass being a case in point.and it is stopping me from applying.
I have no doubt that for most it is easy to understand but for me it is a complete minefield and I do not know where to start.
Is there a simple format that I can follow when the test and go returns?
I suppose what I really need is for someone to say download this from here, do this do that in a start to finish format whilst being mindful of big words.
If you or another reader can help me it will be greatly appreciated.
I am a fully vaccinated 2 AZ + Pfizer booster + flu jab, very fit 75 year old Brit desperate to get back to the GF I have not seen for 2 years
Best wishes for the new year, and thanks for any help
Robert
Dec 24, 2021 at 2:21 am
Wim says
I have already a thai pass, from the 13th of January.
But British Airways cancelled my flight unfortunately, but I can fly and arrive at Bangkok on rhe same say (14 th)
My question is, must I apply again for a new thaipass or the immigration officer let me enter the country.
Because the thai pass asked me with with carrier I will arrive???
Dec 24, 2021 at 1:52 am
TheThailandLife says
Dec 24, 2021 at 4:07 am
wim says
That's great news.
Thank you for your quick response..
Wim
Dec 24, 2021 at 5:29 am
wim says
I rebooked my flight to Bangkok after Christmas.
But is it true that the government want stop the test and go scheme at the 10th rhis month.
Jan 03, 2022 at 9:51 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 03, 2022 at 10:03 pm
wim says
Do you have any updates from the test&go scheme??
Otherwise I must cancel my flight and hotel again
Thanks wim
Jan 04, 2022 at 3:20 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 04, 2022 at 5:09 pm
Pierre S says
Nov 25, 2021 at 8:49 am
TheThailandLife says
Nov 25, 2021 at 5:58 pm
Bubba says
Nov 24, 2021 at 8:42 pm
TheThailandLife says
Nov 24, 2021 at 8:50 pm
Bubba says
Nov 24, 2021 at 8:57 pm
TheThailandLife says
Nov 24, 2021 at 9:09 pm
Mike Baker says
What guarantees are given that the test result will be available before check out time on the day after arrival (which is normally midday)? Do the government pay for a 2nd night if required?
Where in all this information is the government policy of enforced confinement for 14 days for those deemed to test positive clearly advised to potential visitors?
Oct 26, 2021 at 8:07 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 26, 2021 at 8:55 pm
FV says
Oct 27, 2021 at 11:27 am
JamesE says
Oct 27, 2021 at 9:04 am
Roger says
Oct 24, 2021 at 6:04 pm
JamesE says
Oct 24, 2021 at 8:33 pm
Roger says
Oct 26, 2021 at 6:01 pm
Charles Jones says
I understand the COE and Insurance is required but I'm confused as to quarantine requirements. Is that still applicable?
Oct 07, 2021 at 3:51 am
TheThailandLife says
Oct 07, 2021 at 6:11 pm
JamesE says
Oct 07, 2021 at 10:22 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 08, 2021 at 6:47 pm
Philip Traynor says
Oct 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm
JamesE says
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:25 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:41 pm
Nikki says
I'm planning on traveling to Thailand, Koh Samui in the beginning of November and want to stay longer than 60 days. I'm now looking into how to proceed with visa application and COE and I have a few questions regarding this.
I got some information regarding COE and Visa that I was not happy about because it sounds more complicated than I thought, however I doubt that this information is correct.
What kind of ( extra ) documents are required beside the ones already mentioned in this forum and on your page, for Visa and COE? I been told by somebody I know that I will also need to get the following :
- Proof that I have not been convicted of a crime.
- Booking and proof of payment for accommodation not only at a ASQ or SHA hotel for the Sandbox period (7 days) but also for my entire stay. So lets say if i get 60 days, I need to book accommodation for not only 7 days in ASQ or SHA, but for 60 days, so i need to decide now where I'm going to stay after the quarantine/sandbox for the rest of the time I'm planning to stay in Thailand.
- A certificate for my "house" doctor that I'm in good health and I have no infectious diseases of any kind, so not only COVID-19 PCR Test.
These requirements seem unreasonable and ridiculous to me and I believe that the person who gave me this information must be wrong and have misunderstood. What are your thoughts on this ? I really appreciate your help and thank you in advance ...very worried and confused :(
Nikki
Oct 01, 2021 at 3:47 am
JamesE says
Your best bet would be to go through your local Thai Embassy's website and look at the length or stay permitted and what the requirements for each type are.
Then detail your plans a bit more ("more than 60 days" will require some hoops to jump through but can be done) which will get you better answers to your questions.
One thing to keep in mind right now is that the rules on entry and quarantine just changed 1 October. There was a one-week warning. There are vague statements made that the rules are going to change again on 1 November but, in Thai Tourism Time, that's too far in the future to predict if it is even going to happen.
Oct 01, 2021 at 4:56 am
Bryan K says
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!
Sep 09, 2021 at 3:36 pm
JamesE says
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.
Sep 09, 2021 at 9:43 pm
Bryan K says
Sep 10, 2021 at 12:13 am
Farrah says
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!
Sep 10, 2021 at 11:23 am
TheThailandLife says
Sep 13, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Thai Tiger says
I asked you this before can you provide an update?
My girlfriend lives in Phitsanulok can she fly to Phuket or take the 17 hour bus trip?
Thank you
Sep 01, 2021 at 2:05 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 01, 2021 at 3:09 pm
Thai Tiger says
What form does my gf need to have filled out
for her Airport check in?
Can the form be picked up at the Airport or does it have to
be filled out before arrival?
Sep 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm
JamesE says
Sep 15, 2021 at 10:18 pm
jeff says
Aug 30, 2021 at 6:52 pm
JamesE says
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.
Aug 31, 2021 at 10:10 pm
jeff says
the response from
American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy, Bangkok
Sep 01, 2021 at 3:24 pm
Jenny says
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?
Aug 15, 2021 at 5:08 am
JamesE says
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.
Aug 15, 2021 at 11:22 pm
Jenny says
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?
Aug 16, 2021 at 3:20 am
JamesE says
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.
Aug 16, 2021 at 4:01 am
Thai Tiger says
Aug 07, 2021 at 5:50 pm
JamesE says
Aug 08, 2021 at 2:48 am
Thai Tiger says
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.
Aug 08, 2021 at 8:24 am
TheThailandLife says
Aug 08, 2021 at 10:52 pm
Thai Tiger says
The FED still has to worry about 400 million guns, so hopefully they won't
try to put serious Draconian laws into place.
Aug 09, 2021 at 8:09 am
FV says
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.
Aug 07, 2021 at 4:50 am
JamesE says
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!
Aug 07, 2021 at 5:19 am
FV says
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.
Aug 07, 2021 at 12:05 pm
JamesE says
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.
Aug 08, 2021 at 2:46 am
JamesE says
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.
Aug 01, 2021 at 2:07 am
TheThailandLife says
Aug 04, 2021 at 5:02 pm
JamesE says
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.
Aug 04, 2021 at 10:45 pm
S. Beets says
Jul 31, 2021 at 9:32 am
JamesE says
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.
Aug 01, 2021 at 1:51 am