Thailand travel resrtiction COVID-19 guide for Jan 2022

Salinla Saleylanon
13 Jan 2022 - 4 min read

***Information updated on March 1st, 2022

Starting from March 1st, 2022, Thailand's new Test & Go, which is part of the Thailand Pass system for travel has revamped and is now opening for new registrations! International travelers are now able to apply today to avoid having to take a PCR test or stay in a hotel on Day 5. Continue reading this for full details and requirements you need to know before planning a trip to Thailand.

Travelers who travel to Thailand by air, land, and sea will be able to register for the updated "Test & Go" program, which includes a lower minimum level of medical insurance and only “1 RT-PCR test” upon arrival. Beginning from March 7th, 2022, approved travelers who meet the new requirements will be eligible to enter Thailand. So, what rules have been changed to? The following points are the most important points of the most recent changes since then.

Note: International travelers who got their Test & Go Thailand Pass before March 1st and plan to visit Thailand after that date will be entitled to an exemption from the Day fifth accommodation and RT-PCR test. In other words, travelers do not need to stay in a SHA++ (SHA Extra Plus Certified) hotel or take a RT-PCR test on Day fifth. In addition, travelers will be able to file a refund request as well.

New Test & Go Program latest requirements (Effective from March 1st, 2022)

Register on Thailand Pass (Processing time for Thailand Pass usually takes about 3 days to 1 week. We recommend all travelers to plan to apply at least 1 week before departure.)
A negative RT-PCR test result that has issued within 72 hours before departure. Travelers will be requested to show a test certificate upon arrival.
Upon arrival in Thailand, travelers must pass through designated checkpoints before proceeding to booked accommodation.
Day 1 - Travelers are required to undergo for a RT-PCR test on the 1st day of arrival. After took it, travelers need to wait for a test result at the booked accommodation.
Day 5 – Travelers are required to undergo a self-test of ATK on day the 5th day of stay and report the result as instructed by the Ministry of Public Health. (Previously, travelers must take a RT-PCR on the fifth day of their stay)

Thailand Pass Traveler Journey

Step 1 – Travelers need to prepare the required documents as follows

Passport
Thai Visa (if required)
SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) / AQ hotel booking confirmation that include RT-PCR test (on the 1st day) and ATK self-test (on the 5th day).
Vaccination Certificate
Health Insurance (COVID-19) with a minimum coverage of $50,000

Step 2 – Register for Thailand Pass

Go to www.tp.consular.go.th for registration
Travelers should plan to register for Thailand Pass at least 7 days before departure
After filled in details, wait for pre-approval of vaccination certificate
Obtain the QR Code for Thailand Pass

Step 3 – Get a COVID-19 RT-PCR test

Get a COVID-19 RT-PCR test within 72 hours before departure and get a negative test result

Step 4 – Travel to Thailand

Once it’s time to travel, have necessary documents such as Thailand Pass and COVID-19 RT-PCR test result ready
Pass through disease control and immigration checkpoints
Undergo for the first COVID-19 RT-PCR test either at the airport, booked hotel or designated accommodation.

Step 5 – Underdo all requirements

Proceed to SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) / AQ hotel
After undergone all requirement and still tested negative on COVID-19 test, travelers are good travel to other parts in Thailand.

Who is eligible to enter Thailand via Test & Go Program?

All travelers who are fully vaccinated from all countries and territories are eligible to enter Thailand via Test & Go program. Note that, fully vaccinated in this case, only applicable for vaccines that registered by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand or approved by the Ministry of Public Health or the WHO and received at least 14 days prior to departure.

What are the required documents travelers need to prepare?

1.
Passport
2.
Certificate of VaccinationAged 12-17 years old – Travelers who are at age 12–17 years old may be vaccinated with only 1 dose of vaccination.Children aged under 18 years old – Travelers who are at age under 18 years old and are not vaccinated must register and travel with their parent or legal guardian who are eligible to enter the country.
3.
A confirmation of fully paid SHA++ (SHA Extra Plus certificate) Hotel or AQ (Alternative Quarantine) Hotel for 1 day.
4.
A confirmation of fully paid for 1 RT-PCR test (for day 1), 1 ATK self-test kit (for day 5) and airport transfer.
5.
Insurance with minimum coverage of USD 20,000 for medical expenses.

What are procedures for Test & Go Program?

Travelers enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or other international airports.
Travelers must show the following documents.Travelers must show Thailand Pass registered.Travelers must show a negative RT-PCR test result that has issued within 72 hours before departure.Proof of reservation and fully paid for SHA++ Hotel (SHA Extra Plus hotel) or AQ Hotel (Alternative hotel) for one night (Only day 1).Proof of reservation and fully paid for 1 RT-PCR test for day 1 stay (Upon arrival).Proof of reservation and fully paid for 1 ATK self-test (Antigen Test Kit) for day 5 stay.
Health Insurance that has no less than USD 20,000 coverage.
For any travelers who have been infected by COVID-19 for no less than 14 days must show the COVID-19 recovery certificate at arrival.

What are quarantine requirements under Test & Go program?

There is no need for quarantine, however all travelers must take 1 COVID-19 RT-PCR test the day of arrival and wait one night at the hotel for the RT-PCR COVID-19 test result, or until a negative result is received. Any travelers who get a negative test result are eligible to go other parts in Thailand and must take a ATK self-test on day 5.

Where can I find lists of SHA++ and AQ hotels?

https://web.thailandsha.com/shaextraplus
https://www.traveloka.com/en-en/hotel
https://asq.in.th/
http://hsscovid.com/
https://asq.locanation.com
https://asqthailand.com
http://entrythailand.go.th/en/

To see more of related COVID-19 blog articles, see COVID-19 Blog page. And for any useful information about restrictions and requirement of country you plan to visit, go to Traveloka's safe travel page and choose the destination country you plan to visit then you will find the most updated restriction and requirement of that country you need to know.

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