moouaan Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Could someone who has completed the Covid testing and got their fit to fly letter please help me by suggesting places that provide the testing and documents. I have been out of Australia for a few years working abroad and I am returning to get my visa to re-enter Thailand. I am not familiar with climics and doctors in Sydney, so if anyone can assist, I would be grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted December 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, moouaan said: Could someone who has completed the Covid testing and got their fit to fly letter please help me by suggesting places that provide the testing and documents. I have been out of Australia for a few years working abroad and I am returning to get my visa to re-enter Thailand. I am not familiar with climics and doctors in Sydney, so if anyone can assist, I would be grateful. You maynot be granted permission to leave the country once you have returned. Contact DFAT in the country you are currently residing for advice 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrenn Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: You maynot be granted permission to leave the country once you have returned. Contact DFAT in the country you are currently residing for advice Not true. The OP has been out of Australia for a few years, resident and working overseas, so he would automatically qualify to leave Australia. https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/leaving-australia#toc-3 OP: It's easy to book an appointment with a doctor - just download the Healthengine app. Edited December 14, 2020 by dbrenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MAF666 Posted December 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2020 When I went through this process flying out of Sydney, it started with the COE document on the Royal Thai Embassy website in Canberra. They are extremely helpful. Permission to leave from Australian Border Protection was granted in 4 hours. Tick the box to apply for travel over 90 days. Stayed in CBD for 5 days before flying to get all of the tests and timing right. World Square has a clinic open 7 days who know what is required. Silver Palm ASQ was tb50000. A large room with a balcony. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: You maynot be granted permission to leave the country once you have returned. Contact DFAT in the country you are currently residing for advice True, right now Australian citizens need need permission to leave the country, but there are exemptions, e.g. if you can prove that you are normally resident in another country then exemption is automatic, in fact no need to apply, just show your proof at airport check-in (resident is not necessarily meaning a passport holder for the other country). https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa-conditions-subsite/Pages/seeking-permission-to-travel.aspx Scroll down a little to the relevant subject. Do a google search for Covid test centers, but check that the place you go to can provide quick response by e.mail. Unless there's some urgency or similar fee the test is free to Australians. Any doctor can quickly provide a Fit to Fly letter. There's many formats of the letter, all very similar, one example: Takes 5 minutes, can be on Medicare or DVA Gold card. Edited December 14, 2020 by scorecard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 hours ago, MAF666 said: When I went through this process flying out of Sydney, it started with the COE document on the Royal Thai Embassy website in Canberra. They are extremely helpful. Permission to leave from Australian Border Protection was granted in 4 hours. Tick the box to apply for travel over 90 days. Stayed in CBD for 5 days before flying to get all of the tests and timing right. World Square has a clinic open 7 days who know what is required. Silver Palm ASQ was tb50000. A large room with a balcony. Bingo. 90 days is the correct answer its as simple as that. If you can prove via passport you have spent more than 6 months out of oz in the last year just go straight to the airport no letter needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 a little off topic but the price of flights from bkk to syd are insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moouaan Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thanks to everyone for the help. I already have received the permission email to leave Australia and although I qualify as I have been out of Australia for quite some time, it is still required when applying for the COE. I have found the Thai embassies in Canberra and Sydney to be very helpful and responsive to emails which has made the application process quite easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 hours ago, yankee99 said: a little off topic but the price of flights from bkk to syd are insane Is it still AUD1,300 economy Sydney to Bkk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAF666 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 8 hours ago, yankee99 said: a little off topic but the price of flights from bkk to syd are insane Ad$1000 was a bargain to be back home for Christmas with my family after 8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 9 hours ago, MAF666 said: Ad$1000 was a bargain to be back home for Christmas with my family after 8 months. Is AUD1,000 now the standard economy seat price? Hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 The OP's issue has been resolved, so I'll close the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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