Thailand to lift testing requirements from 1 May

Arrivals no longer required to undergo a pre-travel PCR test

Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has approved the lifting of PCR testing requirements for international arrivals from 1 May, 2022.

Authorities have introduced two new entry schemes customised for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

International travellers who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to show proof of a pre-arrival negative PCR test or undergo an arrival test. They are still required to register for a Thailand Pass with proof of a Covid-19 vaccination and an insurance policy with coverage of no less than US$10,000 (reduced from US$20,000). Once in Thailand, they are free to go anywhere in the kingdom.

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Tourists who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated will also no longer be required to show proof of a pre-arrival negative PCR test or undergo an arrival test. They are required to register for a Thailand Pass with a five-day hotel booking and an insurance policy with coverage of no less than US$10,000 (reduced from US$20,000). Once in Thailand, they must quarantine for five days and undergo a PCR test on day five.

An exception is made for unvaccinated travellers who are able to upload proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of travel via the Thailand Pass system. In this case, they will be exempt from the quarantine requirement.

While in Thailand, all travellers are advised to follow health and safety standards and social distancing measures. 

For more information and to register for the Thailand Pass, visit www.tp.consular.go.th