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What do I need to do? Now is October, am I allow to go to Thailand? I was at the Australian Embassy here two days ago, but they offered no information regarding visas for Thailand. The Embassy in Tokyo is still not answering their phones, and I am beginning to worry that I will die of old age, before Thailand opens its borders to home owners. Now I have managed to get an alien ID, get on house book with my wifes home. Hi Rex, I bit the bullet so to speak and converted my multi entry non immigrant “O”. The Thai government allows the following categories of travellers entry into Thailand: Commercial flights by Singapore Airlines are available to cater to travellers in these categories. Health certificate with negative result of COVID-19 is required to take the flight. that is the second time that has happened to me, and I don’t understand. Thank you. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background, TM6 card, TM30 receipt from your hotel and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht. I entered Thailand about 14 days ago on a work visa and will complete my quarantine in a few days. Legal Resources. For foreigners staying in Thailand on the amnesty visa, am I required to do the 90 days reporting too since I arrived in Bangkok in February on Tourist Visa. Dear Ryan, You have 3 options: 1. I transferred my insurance, and discarded most of my belongings. I thank you for your comments, and know there are many people like me who only remain sane due to the information posted on your website. Residents currently outside Thailand. You may travel to a nearby country in Thailand that does not have any travel restrictions. I have a question. Siam Legal offers comprehensive immigration services on any of our list of Foreign visa services with aim at ensuring you a hassle-free visa application in the country. Dear Itzhak, Good day. I’d be happy to self-isolate, wear a tracker bracelet etc. from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou) is allowed to transit through Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport to catch a connecting flight to Australia? I’m currently in Thailand on a Non-O visa and my visa will expire in December. I mean, if they’re going to issue the full 30 days in the end anyway, what is the point of breaking it up? Are those requirements not correct? Dear Christine, Yes, it is really difficult when the system of the application in the country where you are located is not good. If he has a change of circumstance such as new employment or married to a Thai, he may contact the local immigration office for the change of visa if he is qualified. Dear Timo, Yes, you can extend it for 60 days as normal or you can extend it for 60 days due to COVID 19. If you test positive on arrival, you might be required to isolate. Updated 11th of March: With regards to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19), Vietnam has changed their entry rules for Nordic citizens. Hi my Thai girl friend is leaving Thailand on October 14th to visit UK for 6 months…my question is does she have to get a Covid-19 test before she can pass through immigration at Thailand airport? I understand that you are only trying to keep people updated, however, there needs to be some kind of clear plan for those wishing to return. In order to qualify for golf quarantine, travellers must arrive from a “low-risk” country and be in possession of all the paperwork required to enter Thailand, including a Certificate of Entry, adequate health insurance, and evidence of a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours before travel. My lawyer in Bangkok has scanned and sent me a copy of my condo Title /Deed, although not yet requested. Unfortunately, it is not possible to renew the work permit because you will need to provide the visa stamp as part of the requirement. There will be no penalty. It’s all very stressful with so much uncertainty. I recommend for you to work closely with the new employer and ask them for their advice. Thank you. Visas or permit to stay that have expired from March 26 onward will be allowed to temporarily stay until September 26. If you are coming on a Thai passport, you may sign up for the free state quarantine or the paid hotel quarantine. Or do I have to leave on or before the 26th September and then re apply at a Thai Embassy outside of the Kingdom again and await updates on re-entry to the Kingdom for foreigners? Dear Deepali, Good day. I believe that Canada is a low risk country therefore it is possible for him to apply for the special tourist visa or STV. If this is under volunteer work, please ask your organisation if they can extend this permit to stay to 1 year at your local immigration office. I want to fly back to China from South Africa for work, the flight goes via BKK, will I be allowed to connect/continue on to China? You are able to extend this 30-day visa exemption stamp for another 30 days at the local immigration office. That is one concern. Siam Legal offers comprehensive legal services aimed at ensuring you a hassle-free entry with Thai visas. !”(her comment) Ok – I did and she couldn’t answer well, because she did know why I was asking – but again told she had no time to listen to me – but didn’t offer an alternative time for a consultation…I was shocked and sad…but getting used it, I suppose. Can you estimate how much this is? I have to fly ot the U.S.A. for a personal issue soon. Unfortunately, up until yesterday, they are still not answering their phones, although continue to offer details of their services on a recording. Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Thailand. Dear Geri, Good day. But I can’t because my worldly goods, and my condo is there (well, I hope it is still there – who knows!!) Thank you for your time answering all these comments. But we recommend that you call your airline for updated information. Due to current pandemic, will they accept emailed or scanned copies? Given this, does she still require a Transit Visa? It’s getting crazy!! For more information about this message, please visit this page: Level 3: High Level of COVID-19 in Thailand, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s unfortunate that I am not able to contact the nearest Songkhla Malaysian Consulate (the phone stays engaged perpetually). Wanted to enquire about ” accompanied by a medical trained escort during stay” What is it ? Please know that if you are on the tourist visa or visa exemption, you can still extend your stay for 30 days as normal even without the embassy letter. If you have a change of circumstance such as employment, education or married to a Thai, you may contact your local immigration office for the change of visa if you are qualified. I have a home in Phitsanulok. Dear Liam, So you are on the visa amnesty. Dear Christine, You’re welcome. Thank you. No problem, once we are able to start processing your visa, we will contact you immediately. Foreigners who are due to file their 90-day address notification must do it starting August 1-31, 2020. But more important is this: I want to apply for a retirement visa. I am so sorry I misunderstood. Dear Dave, Good day. Do you know if I am entitled to the same visa extension as everyone else who has already been in Thailand since the lockdown began? I believe you are interested in obtaining the special tourist visa or STV. Could you please clarify. They have been given extensions until the end of March. After that, you can travel to other parts of Thailand. Also, all applicants are required to sign that they will not request a refund if the visa is rejected! I am based in Bangkok. My question to you is such a document just as valid as an original bank statement if presenting for a visa? Thank you. In 2019, almost 40 million tourists arrived in Thailand. Or if you have a link that you can redirect me with answers to these specific questions, please let me know. If I’ve already applied for a tourist visa once this year, what are my options to extend my stay once the visa amnesty period ends? I also have a plan to go back to Indonesia on the first of September But before that I should have PCR test certificate or something like that, is BKK airport provide the test so I can directly do the test there. I would love to receive your advice regarding my situation. Your email address will not be published. Thank you. I have a Retirement Visa that will expire on 1st week of January 2021. I feel sad for my friends, and others who cannot live on air. Foreigners will not be charged 500 baht per day for overstaying their visa or permit to stay. Please advise if you have any new information on visa options for people like me. The flight from Bangkok to Yangon will be by Myanmar National Airways though. Yes, you are correct. Dear Avgi, Good day. I’m currently on a non immigrant o married visa and will apply for and an extension in a few days to give me time to get my funds in order to renew. If you do not follow your destination's requirements, you may be denied entry and required to return to the United States. Thank you. If there is Thai Embassy in your country, for sure there is a repatriation flights for Thai nationals, in which case, you are able to join as well. I recommend for you for to check this page for visa options for you to enter Thailand: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/can-you-enter-thailand-now-during-the-covid-19-crisis.php The Special Tourist Visa is only available for tourists from East and Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand. Dear Christine, Thank you for your message. Will she be allowed to transit at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to catch her connecting flight to Queensland, Australia? However the immigration has not responded to this request just yet. Please have a good day. Dear Gary, Good day. STARTING today, all foreign visitors entering Thailand are required to possess medical certificates and health insurance. However, I was very surprised that the visa was made effective from May 24th (90 days from my last stamp), and not from 27th Sept as we are all on a visa amnesty. At this time there is no indication that Thailand borders will reopen as normal. 2. However, now that you have updated me, I will check the embassy website daily and hope for positive updates. what should i do? There is another good news, it seems like (in Switzerland they have started it) retirees may apply now for the Non Immigrant OA visa from the Thai Embassy and also be able to apply for the Certificate of Entry. Dear Geraldine, Good day. Foreigners are no longer required to apply in person for an extension at an immigration office. Thank you. Dear Christine, I mean, if the Thai Embassy in Switzerland is issuing this visa and certificate of entry, there is a possibility that the embassy in Tokyo will be doing the same. However, those who applied for the visa extension from March 26 to April 8, if you have paid for the 1,900 Thai baht immigration fee or even the overstay penalty, that fee is non-refundable. Key Information for Travelers to Thailand. Or they will just stamp our passports? Dear Sam, Yes, foreigners and Thais are able to leave Thailand. The under consideration stamp is a partial issuance of your 30 days extension. I also have the required amount in my SCB account, but they too, will only give me an official, original statement (required by the embassy), if I come in person !!!! If you suspect that a traveler has COVID-19, see Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) for information on evaluating, reporting, clinical care guidance, and infection control. The tourists must undergo alternative state quarantine for 14 days. You can enter Thailand ONLY if you are on this list: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/can-you-enter-thailand-now-during-the-covid-19-crisis.php STV or Special Tourist Visa is not available in Bangladesh. Please call +4790136815. Dear Lisa, The district offices in Bangkok would allow you to get married as long as your marriage affirmation and certified copy of passport has been translated and legalised by Thai MFA and you bring the copy of the official document/announcement from the government regarding visa amnesty in Thai language also. You can request a letter from your embassy in Bangkok confirming that you have been affected by travel restrictions and flight cancellation, you will be given 30 days extension at your local immigration office. My flight back to Ireland is in April. Now to my question. Please take a look at this page: https://thaiembdc.org/2020/09/30/nonimmigrantoaox/ Thank you. We will keep checking and we will update this page as soon as the information is available. Can not find the application process on any of the Thailand Embassy Websites. IO said “yes, this is the right thing to do” but I’m not yet ready getting bank and transfers into it happening. Dear Kim, Please contact the Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok so that you can obtain a special medical visa and you can do quarantine at the same hospital. Thank you. You will be denied boarding if you … Many thanks. It means, the remainder of your extension will be given on October 12. Can you please advise the transit requirements for a NZ passport holder to transit via Bangkok on the below itinerary? Follow any entry requirements or restrictions at your destination which might include testing, quarantine, and providing contact information. There has been no specific list announced by the government since the proposal was only approved yesterday. You need to provide a power of attorney and the 90-day reporting documents such as original and copy of passport. What was posted on August 3rd is still the same. Dear Mauro, Good day. Should you need any assistance, please let us know. Is 14 days quarantine compulsory for short business trip of 8 days? Regarding the new 90 day Special Thailand Visa announced this week. So, if the visa is not granted, I would be homeless! I have been staying under amnesty. That is actually problematic because you may not be able to apply for the change of visa since you need to have more than 15 days in your stamp. I will try !! I have a Brazilian passport and a year ago booked to Thailand January 13. Passport holders of Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and South Korea will still receive a 30-day permit to stay under bilateral agreements between Thailand and these countries. Thailand has recorded 83 deaths and over 25,000 cases of Covid-19 as of February 24. Now I am in Singapore. Thank you. Dear Itzhak, You’re welcome. Thank you! They told me to phone the Thai Embassy. Another question: I’m really curious why they do a partial issuance of the 30 day extension instead of just issuing the full 30 days. Is there any option for extension outside of Thailand? You may check this page for the list of quarantine hotels. Dear Jim, The COVID-19 travel insurance is only required for those who are entering Thailand. Your help is always much appreciated. The travel ban that is effective until June 30 is very clear, only Thai nationals are allowed to enter Thailand on special flights. May I ask what was the basis of your Non O visa? I do apologize. That was two months ago and I have heard nothing!!!!!! Thank you. Thank you. The Insurance needs cover at least US$100,000 in medical treatment, a minimum of 400,000 Thai baht (USD $13,050) for other medical and accident … Thanks and appreciated again for all your help. Dear Jordan, Yes, you need to cancel the visa and the work permit. This seems to me a scam. Dear Fred, No, you are not required to do a 90-day reporting because your visa is a tourist visa. If you get sick with COVID-19 or test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 while abroad, you might not be permitted to return to the United States until you can end isolation. I’m ashiq from india I wanted to conform if I’m transiting from India – bangkok – China. The visa also asks for a financial statement from my home country – there is money there too! Thank you. Dear Richard, At the moment we really cannot tell nor we have the certain date it will be allowed. I hope they will accept your documents and be able to get the visa and COE. If traveling by air, check if your airline requires any health information, test results, or other documents. Is the extension only applicable for cancelled flights or illnesses? Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. Many thanks for your tips and advise in getting sorted. Is it possible for tourists to get a visa if they go through the quarantine process or is this still limited? Dear Richard, Good day. Dear Max, For you to re-enter Thailand, you can see the information on this page: http://newdelhi.thaiembassy.org/en/2020/08/coe_application_announcement/ Thank you. Dear Pim, Good day. Thank you. As you suggested, I wrote and sent all the requested details to the Thai LongstayCompany and received the following response on September 29…. It is difficult to get the information applicable to the Thais because it is posted in Thai and mostly the information posted on their website are for the foreigners coming to Thailand. My mother is planning to fly here from the US next month. Foreigners holding a long term visa such as working visa, marriage visa, or retirement are required to apply for their yearly extension at the immigration office now or before September 26. Dear James, Good day. Hello, I am south korean currently holding student visa in bangkok but my visa finishes on 26th sep and i am graduating before that, can i change to tourist visa without going out of thailand? I have a question. The foreign diplomats and foreigners who are qualified to enter Thailand may now apply for the “Certificate of Entry to Thailand” to be allowed to enter Thailand on the available repatriation flights. Dear Demi, Good day. Thailand imposes new restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak. You will need an embassy letter to get the extension. Yes, when you return to Thailand, perhaps within this year, you will have to do the whole process of getting a COE, booking a repatriation flight, booking an ASQ hotel, having the same COVID-19 insurance and undergo a mandatory quarantine. Thank you. Dear Demi, Good day. I am looking to travel to Thailand next month – November 2020 from the UK. This is NOT the official website of the Thai Embassy. I visited Chaengwattana prior to the expiry date and was told it was covered by the amnesty and I could extend for a further 60 days once the amnesty expired. Thank you! However, they said I would have to check these details with the departing country’s government (i.e. Since you are legally married to a Thai national, you can apply for a 60-day extension for having a Thai wife. Dear May, We recommend that you contact directly Qatar Airways regarding the Bangkok to Yangon flight. Because they need time to verify the authenticity of the embassy letter that was submitted? You have 3 options: 1. Can you advise on how I can keep up to date with the latest travel restrictions Thailand has in place for people from the UK in to Thailand? let’s wait for further announcement. English. Dear Nat, No, Counter K is only for 30 days extension. The visa on arrival for Russia has been canceled, however, Russian passport holders may still enter Thailand for 30 days under the bilateral agreement with Thailand. The websites you have listed, are those that I have also been working from. However, some provinces such as Phuket has their own rule and you will be subject to a penalty. Dear RP, The airline should know these things. Any document that I need to fill in for transit. Please could you advise on what my options are? I hope my new employer can process my visa smoothly because I transferred to a different province…from Nakhon Phanom to nakhon ratchasima. But right now, I am only knowledgeable on US and UK online application. where it is provided free of charge and how do I go about getting that arranged? Dear Christine, Good day. You may click on the link below to get a quote for your Health Insurance in Thailand. If you get sick in Thailand, you might need medical care. Is that company real? Dear S Alam, Good day. The other countries under the 30-Day Visa Exemption Scheme may still use this program to enter Thailand. If both will expire soon and you cannot get a new passport or emergency passport, then you must leave Thailand. Also, I see that your visa was issued in Chonburi and you are moving and renew it as marriage visa in Nonthaburi, is that correct? If you are traveling with family, you can expect that only your Thai family will be allowed to board the flight and you will be refused to board the flight. Do you have any further advice? It seems like there is good news for you today. Hi, I am from Hong Kong and would need to have a business meeting with my Thai business partner in September, how and where can I apply my visa? I’m a British UK Citizen. Follow all entry requirements for your destination and provide any required or requested health information. Thank you. Yes, the automatic extension of the visa or permit to stay until September 26 is free of charge. Thank you. Your 90-day entry stamp has already expired and you are now availing the amnesty or grace period. Thank you. He can contact the TAT office in Canada at +1 647 329 1000 or info@tatcan.com 2. Thank you. I understand I will have to quarantine on arrival at my own expense. Thank you. I am not sure if you managed to get the non immigrant OA visa. Only married couple and parent-child are allowed to stay in one room. Please get in touch with the local Thai Embassy in your current location for more information. For passengers departing from Bangkok, there is no special requirement. When you visa and work permit expires on December 4th, on the same day, you can apply for the 7 days extension to get your affairs in order. Thank you. Thank you! Unfortunately, my problem is that although I own a condo in Bangkok, I have no Non-immigrant O visa as my Bangkok lawyer was preparing that for April 2020. So if your family is in Thailand, you can only travel back to Thailand when the travel ban is lifted. As you can see, only type OA retirement visa will be allowed to return.