Thailand Pass FAQs

 

Registration – General Info  
1. Is registration in Thailand Pass required for all 3 schemes traveling into Thailand? 
- Effective from 1 November 2021, all travelers arriving in Thailand by air are required to register with Thailand Pass in order to travel into Thailand.

2. How long does the approval process take with Thailand Pass? 
- It is required that applicants submit their registration at least 7 days before their intended travel date. Applicants with vaccine certificates from 30 countries / territories that share their PKI QR Code information with Thailand can expect their applications to be automatically approved; for others, the process may take 3 to 7 days.

3. Can I change my travel itinerary once I have registered and received my QR code? Will my QR Code remain valid? 
- Yes. However, flight changes are permitted within 72 hours from the original flight time registered in the Thailand Pass without the need to apply for a new Thailand Pass QR Code, provided that all other required documents remain valid.

4. I am traveling as a family or a group, can I submit one application for the whole family/group?
- No, except for travelling with children as the conditions below.
- For the Exemption from Quarantine scheme, everyone aged 12 or over must submit an individual registration through Thailand Pass. Children aged under 12 can be added into their parents’ registration under the section Personal Information. 
- For Sandbox Programme, everyone aged 18 or over must submit an individual registration through Thailand Pass. Children aged under 18can be added into their parents’ registration under the section Personal Information.

5. Can I travel in Thailand freely if I have entered through the Exemption from Quarantine scheme / Sandbox Programme / Alternative Quarantine? 
- Exemption from Quarantine scheme: You can travel to any destination in Thailand if the RT-PCR test conducted on your day of arrival is negative. 
- Sandbox Programme: You can travel freely in the Sandbox area for the duration of 7 days if the RT-PCR test conducted on your day of arrival is negative (can stay in the province that your hotel is located only, travelling across different Sandbox areas is not permitted). Once you have completed your 7-day mandatory stay at SHA+ hotel within the Sandbox area, you can travel to any destination in Thailand. 
- Alternative Quarantine scheme (without vaccination): You will need to undergo your 10-day mandatory quarantine at your AQ hotel / accommodation. Once you have completed your 10-day mandatory quarantine, you can travel to any destination in Thailand.

6. Do I need to register with Thailand Pass if I plan to travel to Thailand by land or sea? 
- No. Currently, Thailand Pass is for those who plan to travel to Thailand by air only. Passengers who plan to arrive by land or sea must contact the Royal Thai Embassy / Royal Thai Consulate-General in your area for COE issuance.

7. When will Thailand Pass be expanded to include passengers arriving by land and sea? 
- The registration system for passengers who plan to travel to Thailand by land and sea is still under consideration.

Registration – Eligibilities 
1. How long do I need to be in the listed countries/territories before being eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme? 
- You need to stay in the listed countries/territories for at least 21 consecutive days (can stay in several listed countries/territories for a total of 21 consecutive days) before being eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme.

2. If I am travelling out of Thailand to stay in listed countries/territories for the duration of less than 21 days, am I eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme? 
- Yes. However, please make sure that you do not stay in non-listed countries / territories during your travel after leaving and before re-entering Thailand (except for Transit purpose); otherwise you will be ineligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme.

3. If my international flight to Thailand includes transit in non-listed country / territory, will I be eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme? 
- Yes. However, your transit in non-listed country / territory must not exceed the duration of 12 hours and you must not pass immigration control; otherwise you will not be eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme.

4. My country is not one of the listed countries / territories eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme, will my country / territory be included in the future? 
- The list of countries / territories eligible for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme are constantly being considered and revised. Please stay tuned for more updates. In the meantime, if you want to travel to Thailand, you can do so through the Sandbox Programme or Alternative Quarantine, depending on your vaccination history.

Documents – General Info 

1. What are the required documents for Thailand Pass registration?
- Requirements vary depending on the scheme which you are planning to enter Thailand. Details are as follows:

 Documentation Required  Exemption from Quarantine

(Test and Go)

Sandbox Programme  Alternative Quarantine
Passport Copy  √  √  √
 Certificate  √  √ Not required 
 Insurance

(Minimum coverage 50,000 USD)
* Expats living and working in Thailand under a valid visa or residential permit
are required to provide proof of insurance coverage in Thailand with a minimum
coverage of 50,000 USD or valid social security card or certifying letter from employer.
* Thai nationals are not required to provide proof of insurance coverage.

 

 

 

 

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 Hotel Reservation  SHA+/AQ for 1 day  SHA+ for 7 days  AQ for 10 days
 Thai Visa  If required  If required  If required

 

** The applicant is also required to have an RT-PCR test result that is issued within 72 hours before departure and bring the results to present to the Health Control station upon arrival. This requirement is not required for Thai nationals entering under the AQ scheme. Please note that your test result must be in hard copy and in Thai or English language only.

** If the applicant’s RT-PCR test result is positive, they must present a COVID-19 recovery form certifying that the applicant has recovered from COVID-19 within 3 months before their travel.

Documents – Certificate of Vaccination
1. My children are unvaccinated; can they enter Thailand through the same scheme as their parents?
- For the Exemption from Quarantine scheme, all persons aged 12 or over must have a vaccination certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before their travel in order to be able to enter Thailand.
- For Sandbox Programme, all persons aged 18 or over must have a vaccination certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before their travel in order to be able to enter Thailand.

2. What are the vaccines approved by Thailand?
The vaccines approved by Thailand include;
- CoronaVac (Sinovac)
- AstraZeneca
- Pfizer-BioNTech
- Moderna
- COVILO (Sinopharm)
- Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
- Sputnik V
- Covaxin

3. Does Thailand recognize mixed vaccination?
Thailand fully recognizes mixed vaccination. However, your second dose needs to be administered based on the recommended timeframe for each vaccine type (first dose), as follows;
- 1st dose (Sinovac) = 2nd dose after 2 weeks 
- 1st dose (AstraZeneca) = 2nd dose after 4 weeks
- 1st dose (Pfizer-BioNTech = 2nd dose after 3 weeks
- 1st dose (Moderna) = 2nd dose after 4 weeks
- 1st dose (Sinopharm) = 2nd dose after 3 weeks
- 1st dose (Sputnik V) = 2nd dose after 3 weeks
- 1st dose (Covaxin) = 2nd dose after 4 weeks
*To be considered fully vaccinated, your 2nd dose must be administered at least 14 days before your travel.
*Those vaccinated with Janssen (Johnson&Johnson) vaccine do not need to receive their 2nd dose to be considered fully vaccinated.

4. Do I need to submit both the certificates of my 1st and 2nd doses of vaccination?
- Yes. You need to submit both the certificates of your 1st (1/2) and 2nd (2/2) doses of vaccination.

5.I have previously been infected with COVID-19; can I travel to Thailand?
- Yes. Those previously infected with COVID-19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine within 3 months after their recovery. In this case, your proof or medical record of COVID-19 recovery must be submitted alongside your single-dose vaccination certificate. 
- If you have been fully vaccinated before contracting COVID-19, you are still considered to be fully vaccinated.

Documents – Paid Hotel Reservation Confirmation
1. What are AQ and SHA+ hotels?
- AQ hotels are the hotels eligible to be used as quarantine sites under the AQ scheme as well as designated venues to wait for your RT-PCR result under the Exemption from Quarantine scheme. 
- SHA+ hotels / accommodations are hotels that meet the “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration” standards and are eligible to be used as hotels under the Sandbox Programme and as venues to wait for your RT-PCR result under the Exemption from Quarantine scheme.
- The list of SHA+ / AQ hotels can be accessed through the following link: https://bit.ly/3556nel

2. My flight arrives in Thailand after midnight, how should I book my hotel for the Exemption from Quarantine scheme?
- You should book your hotel starting from the day before your flight arrives. For example, if you arrive in Thailand on 2 November 2021 at 1am, you should book your hotel for the duration of 1 – 2 November 2021 (1 night). Once your RT-PCR test result is negative, you can check out of your hotel on 2 November 2021.

Documents – Insurance
1. I am an expat living and working in Thailand, do I have to submit an insurance policy document?
- Yes 
- Expats living and working in Thailand under a valid visa or residential permit are required to provide proof of insurance coverage in Thailand with a minimum coverage of 50,000 USD or valid social security card or certified letter from their employer.
- Thai nationals are not required to provide proof of insurance coverage as they are covered by Thailand’s universal healthcare programme.

2. Does my insurance have to be a COVID-19 insurance in order to register with Thailand Pass?
- No. You can also use a standard/general insurance or health insurance with a minimum coverage of 50,000 USD.

Documents – COVID-19 RT-PCR Test Result
1. Do I need to submit my COVID-19 test result (RT-PCR) into Thailand Pass?
- No. However, you must provide your COVID-19 test result (RT-PCR) issued within 72 hours before your travel to the officers at the airport, except if you are a Thai national arriving in Thailand through Alternative Quarantine. For others, failure to provide your COVID-19 test result (RT-PCR) may result in you being denied entry into Thailand. Please note that your test result must be in hard copy and in Thai or English language only.

2. Can I use a COVID-19 test result other than RT-PCR to enter Thailand?
- No. Your COVID-19 test result must be obtained using the RT-PCR testing technique (ATK is not permitted) and issued within 72 hours before your travel only.

Security, Privacy and Miscellaneous
1. Will my personal information be safe with Thailand Pass?
- Your personal information is encrypted and safe with Thailand Pass as it will be used for the purpose of approving and facilitating your arrival in Thailand only.

2. I have inquiries regarding my travel to Thailand / Thailand Pass system, where can I find more information?
- More information can be found on the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand’s website (https://consular.mfa.go.th), or you may contact the Royal Thai Embassy / Royal Thai Consulate-General in your area for more information. 
- Thailand Pass is also designed to be user-friendly and provides step-by-step instructions on how to register correctly.

Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs