This page was last updated on 29 October, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Thailand, but there are restrictions.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Thailand: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers are allowed to enter some regions of Thailand. Travelers must stay in one of these regions for at least 7 days before traveling to other areas of Thailand. Travelers are not allowed to enter other regions of Thailand unless they have entered through one of the specified regions first. Please see the source for a list of regions. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Details and Exemptions:Other travelers allowed entry are:
-Unvaccinated travelers under the age of 18 who are traveling with their fully vaccinated parents or guardians. The minors must have a valid negative test result;
-Unvaccinated Thai citizens and residents.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
7 days quarantine
Mandatory 7-day quarantine for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers who have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or the World Health Organization (WHO), are required to quarantine for 7 days on arrival.
To be considered fully vaccinated the full course of vaccination must have been completed no less than 14 days before travel.
Travelers must present the vaccine certificate (either the original or a printed copy) upon arrival.
Travelers will be required to undergo 2 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests during their quarantine, the first on arrival and the second on days 6-7.
Source: Thai Tourism Authority
COVID-19 test required
Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival
Travelers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test on arrival at the airport and wait at their hotel room for the test results.
Travelers under the age of 6 will receive a COVID-19 saliva test.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers must wear masks in public places.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory COVID-19 testing booking
Travelers must book and pay for their domestic COVID-19 RT-PCR testing before traveling to Thailand.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Thai citizens and residents.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Document: Book COVID-19 testing
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Travelers must present proof of having received all doses required of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or the World Health Organization (WHO). The full course of vaccination must have been completed no less than 14 days before travel.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Mandatory certificate of entry
All travelers must fill in a digital certificate of entry COE at least 3-7 business days before travel. Travelers must have proof they bought their return air tickets.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Document: Complete online
Mandatory health insurance
Travelers are required to provide proof of medical insurance with minimum coverage of USD 100,000 covering COVID-19 treatment in Thailand.
The policy should include in-patient hospitalization and cover the whole period of stay in Thailand.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Thai nationals.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result. The result must be issued a maximum of 72 hours before departure to Thailand.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Thai nationals traveling with a Thai passport as long they do not enter the Sandbox Program.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
