Thailand has scrapped nearly all entry restrictions beginning July 1, 2022. That means travelers will no longer be required to register online and submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical insurance and other documents before departure. Entry requirements for both Thais and foreign nationals have been simplified for both the vaccinated and non-vaccinated. The only pre-departure requirement is proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result.
According to a June 24, 2022 news release by the TAT, the following entry rules apply beginning July 1, 2022:
Pre-arrival requirements
Vaccinated travellers must have the following documents for entering Thailand:
- A valid passport, or a border pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.
- A Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination
- Everyone 18 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand.
- Travellers 5-17 years of age travelling to Thailand unaccompanied must get vaccinated with at least 1 dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand. Those travelling with parents are exempt from this requirement.
Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers must have the following documents for entering Thailand:
- A valid passport, or a border pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.
On Arrival Requirements
Upon arriving in Thailand, all travellers must undergo entry screening including body temperature check, and present the required documents to the Immigration/Health Control officer to carry out the checks.
The vaccinated travellers will then be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere in the kingdom. *For arrivals by land using a border pass, they will be allowed a stay of no longer than 3 days within the specified areas only.
Likewise, unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers who have proof of a negative result from an RT-PCR test or professional ATK within 72 hours of travel will be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere in the kingdom.
The unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers without a negative test result within 72 hours of travel are required to follow the public health instructions and guidelines as deemed appropriate by the Health Control officer at the point of arrival. All expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the travellers.
During the Stay
While in Thailand, both vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers are advised to strictly follow the health and safety standards. Travellers who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If testing positive, they must get the appropriate medical treatment.
The wearing of masks outdoors is no longer mandatory. Pubs and nightclubs are now allowed to remain open until the wee hours. Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports hopes the relaxation of COVID-19 rules will encourage more visitors to the Kingdom. The Ministry expect 2.7 million tourist arrivals between July and September, with another 4.5 million coming in between October and December. It’s still a far cry from the pre-pandemic peak of 39.8 million visitors, but signs are pointing towards a full recovery by 2024.
