COVID-19: Quarantine, travel requirements updated

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Thai government has reduced its quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers from 14 days to seven days.

Key Points:

• Individuals who have received the last applicable dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before traveling and who have submitted their vaccination certificate at the Thai Embassy must quarantine for seven days at a designated hotel.
• Individuals who are not fully vaccinated and who are traveling to Thailand by air must quarantine for ten days at a designated hotel.
• Individuals who are not fully vaccinated and who are traveling to Thailand by land must quarantine for 14 days at a designated hotel.

Additional Information: To enter the country, travelers must have a valid visa or re-entry permit, a Certificate of Entry issued by the Royal Thai Embassy or consulate, COVID-19 health insurance, confirmation of an Alternative State Quarantine hotel booking and a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours of departure. The vaccination must be approved by the World Health Organization or the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand to be valid.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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