Measures to Enter Thailand for Non-Thai Nationals during COVID-19 situation until further notice
Please be aware that Thailand has been in the National State of Emergency to fight against COVID-19, those who enter Thailand must strictly comply with the national disease prevention measures.
Procedures for applicants who already hold valid Thai visa, valid Thai re-entry permit, or are citizens of certain countries/territories who do not need Thai visa for tourism purposes :
1. Applicants check the required documents according to categories as specified below and submit an online application for a Certificate of Entry (COE) at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th at least 14 days before the date of the intended departure.
2. The first stage :applicants upload the copy of Passport, Thai visa/Re-entry permit (if any), Health Insurance, and other required documents (if any).
3. The Embassy will review and approve completed applications.
4. The second stage : approved applicants will then upload the flight reservation and ASQ reservation.
5. The Embassy will review and approve the COE for completed applications.
Procedures for applicants who need Thai visa :
1. Applicants check the required documents according to categories as specified below and submit an online application for a Certificate of Entry (COE) at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th at least 14 days before the date of the intended departure.
2. The first stage : applicants upload the copy of Passport, Health Insurance, and other required documents.
3. The Embassy will review and approve completed applications.
4. The second stage : approved applicants will then upload the flight reservation and ASQ reservation.
5. The Embassy will review the applications and individually contact applicants to submit visa application at the Embassy.
6. The Embassy will issue the visa along with the COE.
1. Required Documents :
1.1 Copy of reservation document for Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facility in Bangkok, or Alternative Local Quarantine (ALQ) facility in Chonburi or Prachin Buri, or Golf Quarantine (GQ) for a period of 14 days from date of arrival at one’s own expense, booked directly with the listed hotels at www.agoda.com/quarantineth or https://asq.locanation.com or https://asq.ascendtravel.com (List of ASQ/ALQ at https://bit.ly/3556nel or www.hsscovid.com)
1.2 Copy of flight booking to Thailand on the same date as ASQ/ALQ reservation.
1.3 Copy of Insurance policy in English covering healthcare and treatment expenses for COVID-19 per applicant for the whole duration in Thailand, with coverage clearly identified as no less than $100,000 USD
1.4 Completed Visa Application Form (if needed). Additional Requirements for Non-Indonesian Applicants (http://www.thaiembassyjakarta.com/en/consular-services/additional-requirements-for-non-indonesian-applicants/)
1.5 Copy of the applicant’s passport. (valid for at least six months from the expected date of arrival in Thailand) |
2. Additional Required Documents for each category:
2.1 For Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand for tourism purposes – Confirmed flight tickets to and out of Thailand. (Non-Thai nationals holding ordinary passports from countries/territories listed in “Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme” or “Bilateral Agreement” category (https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/SRBviAC5gs/VOA.pdf) DO NOT require Thai visa for 45-day stay. Otherwise, a Tourist visa single entry (TR) will be required. 2.2 For Non-Thai nationals who have certificate of residence or have been permitted to take up residency in Thailand, including their spouses or children (must already hold a valid re-entry permit) 2.3 For Non-Thai nationals who are spouses, parents, or children of Thai nationals (Non-O visa) 2.4 For Non-Thai nationals who have work permits or have been granted permission for full-time work in Thailand (Non-IB, Non-B visa) or volunteers (Non-O), including spouses or children of full-time workers (Non-O visa) 2.5 For Non-Thai nationals who are full-time students of educational establishments in Thailand approved by Thai authorities or on exchange/internship (Non-ED visa), including parents or guardians of full-time students (Non-O visa) 2.6 For Non-Thai nationals in need of medical treatment in Thailand, except for treatment of COVID-19, including their accompanying persons (not exceeding 3 immediate family members as accompanying people) (Non-O visa) 2.7 For Non-Thai nationals at least 50 years of age entering Thailand as retirees (Non-O visa single entry) 2.8 For Non-Thai nationals who apply for Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A visa” or “O-X visa” (long stay) 2.9 For Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand to conduct business meeting, or have invested at least THB 3,000,000 (Non-B visa single entry) 2.10 Special Tourist Visa for Indonesians or foreign citizens with permanent residence in Indonesia (STV visa single entry valid for 90 days, extendable twice in Thailand) |
-Thai Elite Visa applicants can directly contact www.ThailandElite.com requesting authorization for Visa and COE.
3. After submitting the online application, the Embassy will contact successful applicants to apply for a visa (if not yet already hold a valid visa).
(The Certificate of Entry will state the Name/Passport Number/Flight date/Flight Number/ASQ-ALQ Hotel) |
4. Once applicants receive a Certificate of Entry, applicants will be required to obtain (1) a medical certificate with laboratory result, in English language, indicating that COVID-19 is not detected using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure and (2) a Fit to Fly/Fit to Travel Health Certificate, in English language, issued no more than 72 hours before departure. (Applicants who have positive RT-PCR result will not be allowed to travel)
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5. In order to enhance confidence in traveling among visitors and locals, please download the mobile application “ThailandPlus” on your mobile phone and complete the registration before traveling to Thailand to assist travelers and make the journey in Thailand seamless. (App Store/Google Play Store/Huiwei AppGallery) (VDO)
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6. Hard Copy of documents to present at airline’s check-in counter and upon arrival in Thailand : (1) Certificate of Entry (2) “Medical certificate with laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure ” (3) “Fit to Fly/Fit to Travel Health Certificate issued no more than 72 hours before departure” (4) Health Insurance Policy and (5) ASQ/ALQ reservation document |
7. Upon entry into the Kingdom of Thailand : non-Thai nationals will be subjected to a 14-day state quarantine at a government-designated ASQ/ALQ facility at their own expenses, and obliged to comply with the government’s disease prevention measures.
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Email inquiries regarding COE : consular.jkt@mfa.mail.go.th
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Travelers entering the Kingdom of Thailand will need to obtain a visa according to the purpose of their visit. However, nationals of some countries and territories are entitled to visa exemption or obtain visa on arrival.
Visa Application and Collection hours:
For visa application: Monday to Friday (except Embassy’s holidays): 09.00 – 12.00 hrs.
For visa collection: Monday to Friday (except Embassy’s holidays): 13.30 – 15.00 hrs.
- Visa application process takes at least 3 working days. The Consular Section does not provide same-day visa service.
- Applicants are strongly advised to apply at least 10 – 15 working days in advance of their anticipated travel but no more than 3 months before the expected date of arrival in Thailand.
- The visa fee is non-refundable and must be paid in cash in Indonesian Rupiah only. (see below)
Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- Passport with at least two blank pages left, valid for at least six months from the expected date of arrival in Thailand.
- Two clear and recent photographs. (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
- Other supporting documents. (depending on the type of visas being applied)
- Damaged, invalid or altered passports will not be accepted.
- Documents in languages other than Thai or English must be translated to either Thai or English.
- Supporting documents will be kept, please photocopy important documents before submission.
- Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary, without prior notice. The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to decline any visa application whereby any required document is absent.
- The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to refuse visa to applicants with insufficient documents or if the reasons given are not fully supported. The visa fee is non-refundable.
Visa Application Fees:
Type of Visa | Fee | |
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Tourist Visa | Single-Entry | IDR 560,000 |
Multiple-Entry | IDR 2,800,000 | |
Transit Visa | Single-Entry | IDR 490,000 |
Double-Entry | IDR 980,000 | |
Triple-Entry | IDR 1,470,000 | |
Quadruple-Entry | IDR 1,960,000 | |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “B” | Single-Entry | IDR 1,120,000 |
Multiple-Entry | IDR 2,800,000 | |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “ED” | Single-Entry | IDR 1,120,000 |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “M” | Single-Entry | IDR 1,120,000 |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “F” | Single-Entry | IDR 1,120,000 |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “O” | Single-Entry | IDR 1,120,000 |
Multiple-Entry | IDR 2,800,000 | |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “O-A” | Multiple-Entry | IDR 2,800,000 |
Non-Immigrant Visa Type “O-X” | Multiple-Entry | IDR 5,600,000 |
SMART Visa (1 year) | Multiple-Entry | IDR 5,600,000 |
SMART Visa (2 years) | Multiple-Entry | IDR 11,200,000 |
SMART Visa (3 years) | Multiple-Entry | IDR 16,800,000 |
SMART Visa (4 years) | Multiple-Entry | IDR 22,400,000 |
Additional Information:
- Required Document/s for Visa Collection
Visa collection receipt - Visa Validity/Period of Stay
Travelers entering the Kingdom of Thailand should check the immigration stamps in their passports regarding the exact length of stay to ensure that they do not overstay their visa. Please note that the period of visa validity is different from the period of stay. Visa validity (“Enter before …” on visa) is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand. Period of Stay (“Admitted Until …” stamp in passport) is granted by the Immigration upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa. - Extension of Stay
Travelers entering the Kingdom of Thailand who have obtained their visa and wish to extend their stay or change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau (http://www.immigration.go.th). Change may be granted at the discretion of the Office of Immigration Bureau.