COVID-19: State of emergency extended, entry requirements modified

The Thai government has extended its COVID-19 state of emergency until Jan. 31, 2022, and modified its entry requirements.

Key Points:

• Foreign nationals who are stranded in Thailand and cannot leave because of COVID-19 restrictions can apply for a 60-day visa extension until Jan. 25, 2022.
  • The extension is not automatically granted and will be approved at the discretion of the adjudicating officer.
• Beginning Dec. 16, individuals arriving in Thailand via the Test & Go and Sandbox schemes can take an antigen test upon arrival instead of a PCR test.
  • Individuals using the Test & Go scheme only need to book transport to a quarantine hotel and an antigen test. A room booking is not required before entering the country.
  • Individuals arriving through the Sandbox scheme only have to book a quarantine hotel room for five days.

Additional Information: To enter the country on or after Nov. 1, travelers must have a valid visa or re-entry permit, a Thailand Pass, proof of vaccination (if applicable), COVID-19 health insurance, confirmation of an Alternative State Quarantine hotel booking (if applicable) and a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours of departure.

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

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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