Thailand Pass
Thailand Pass
With so many travel restrictions and procedures in place, the Thailand Pass is another major step in making Thailand more accessible to visitors. The COVID-19 pandemic instituted difficult though necessary travel precautions to prevent the spread of infection. These precautions are not only confusing but also restrictive in how and where travelers may visit. Over the last two years, Thailand has released several procedures that slowly allow visitors back into the country while minimizing risk. These procedures include the Sandbox programs, Certificate of Entry requirement, SHA+ Quarantine Hotels, and an approved origin of departure list.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Digital Government Development Agency of Thailand created the Thailand Pass system as a partial replacement for the Certificate of Entry. This makes travel and vacation to Thailand smoother. The faster Thailand Pass is effective since November 1, 2021.
What is the Thailand Pass?
The Thailand Pass is a web-based application system that makes documentation easier for travelers. The online system collects standard legal travel information and health data (like vaccination cards) to speed the filing of arrival immigration and health forms.
Travelers upload documents directly to the Thailand Pass website. The Thailand Pass is now required for both foreign and Thai travelers traveling via air.
How Does The Thailand Pass Work?
The Thailand Pass system compiles your documents and checks them for accuracy. Then it verifies your information against current regulations. If your documents are valid, they will email you a QR code which you will use when traveling. The QR code allows travel attendants, customs officials, and others to verify your travel eligibility and access the forms they need while you travel.
What Do You Need To Apply for The Thailand Pass?
The Thailand Pass system has fewer travel requirements than the old Certificate of Entry system. All requirements are mandatory to get the QR entry code. They are as listed below:
- Passport
- Valid Thai Visa (if required)
- Vaccination Certificate or Vaccination Card
- COVID-19 Health Insurance Certificate
- A confirmed booking for SHA+ or ASQ hotels
- Pre-booked RT-PCR COVID Test
- Flight Booking Information
- Negative RT-PCR COVID test taken within 72 hours of travel
How to Apply For The Thailand Pass
Once you have all your required documents, visit https://tp.consular.go.th
The Thailand Pass system is relatively straight-forward. They require you to submit your Thailand Pass registration at least 7 days before your intended travel date.
- Select whether you are Thai or Non-Thai, then choose your language.
- Select which Thailand Pass Entry Program option you will use. There are three, which we’ve detailed further down.
- Register in the Thailand Pass web portal.
- Input all personal and travel details.
- Upload the required documents.
- After registration, check your email (sometimes in SPAM) for confirmation.
- Wait for Thailand Pass approval.
If they approve your Thailand Pass, you will receive an email containing your QR Entry Code or Thailand Pass ID, which you will need to use for travel to and arrival in Thailand. Keep the QR code in a safe place and make or save multiple copies of it. You are responsible for providing the QR code for travel.
Thailand Pass official website
Thailand Pass application form