Thai Citizen Covid Exemptions and Pre Flight Tests.

[Jumbo1968]

1) if I have a connecting flight when returning to Thailand when does the 72 hours start from ,my original departure airport in the U.K. or my connecting flight probably Amsterdam to Thailand ?

2) Are Thais exempt from a Covid and Fit to Fly Certificate irrespective what airline they fly with, 1 change, ,I have a Thai partner and son, I appreciate it can depend on the airline and the country you transit through. 
3) if a direct flight from Heathrow are Thais exempt from a Covid and Fit to Fly Certificate irrespective of what airline we travel with ?

 

[Phillip9]

2 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

3) if a direct flight from Heathrow are Thais exempt from a Covid and Fit to Fly Certificate irrespective of what airline we travel with ?

Always double check with your airline before flying during these covid times.  Some airlines require a covid test to fly anywhere with them even if the destination country does not require it.  

 

[Tanoshi]

5 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

1) if I have a connecting flight when returning to Thailand when does the 72 hours start from ,my original departure airport in the U.K. or my connecting flight probably Amsterdam to Thailand ?

It must still be valid for your connecting flight.

 

5 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

2) Are Thais exempt from a Covid and Fit to Fly Certificate irrespective what airline they fly with, 1 change, ,I have a Thai partner and son, I appreciate it can depend on the airline and the country you transit through. 

Thais are exempt a Covid19 PCR test for entry to Thailand, but check it's not a requirement for the airline.

They require a COE (certificate of entry) and need a FTF (fit to fly) certificate in order to obtain the COE.

 

5 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

3) if a direct flight from Heathrow are Thais exempt from a Covid and Fit to Fly Certificate irrespective of what airline we travel with ?

As above. Same answer as 2.

 

Requirements to apply the COE for both Thais and foreigners here;

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[AlbionBob]

8 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

They require a COE (certificate of entry) and need a FTF (fit to fly) certificate in order to obtain the COE.

 Not strictly correct.  My Thai wife, returning to Thailand next month, has got her COE certificate already.  She will, however, have to get the Fit to Fly within 72 hours of departure.  But absolutely true that she needs both to get on the plane.  No need for a test.

[Jumbo1968]

Would I be correct in saying that once a COE has been issued you have to travel 15 days from the day of issue ?

[treetops]

15 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Would I be correct in saying that once a COE has been issued you have to travel 15 days from the day of issue ?

 

No.  You will supply your flight details as part of the COE application and that date will be on the COE.

[Tanoshi]

2 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Would I be correct in saying that once a COE has been issued you have to travel 15 days from the day of issue ?

As I understand it, once you register and get approved, you need to upload the required documents within 15 days to get the COE . If you delay longer you have to reregister again.

[Jumbo1968]

Just now, Tanoshi said:

As I understand it, once you register and get approved, you need to upload the required documents within 15 days to get the COE . If you delay longer you have to reregister again.

That’s what I thought, register first when approved upload documents, flights, ASQ and insurance.

[Tanoshi]

2 hours ago, AlbionBob said:

 Not strictly correct.  My Thai wife, returning to Thailand next month, has got her COE certificate already.  She will, however, have to get the Fit to Fly within 72 hours of departure.  But absolutely true that she needs both to get on the plane.  No need for a test.

Apologies, correct.

I should have stated they require a COE (certificate of entry) and need a FTF (fit to fly) certificate in order to board a flight.

[Tanoshi]

2 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

That’s what I thought, register first when approved upload documents, flights, ASQ and insurance.

Procedure for Non Thais.

For non-Thai nationals

 Registration Guideline

 Registration Guideline

1

Register for Certificate of Entry

• • fill in application form and upload passport information page (in the menu on the next page)
  • Embassy/Consulate-General takes 3 working days to process the application
  • Applicant can check the result of application on website (in menu on the next page)

2

Once approved

• • Applicant finds and books a flight and Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) within 15 days

3

Confirm application for Certificate of Entry (COE)

• • Save information of Flight/Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) reservations and Insurance, and upload relevant evidences for consideration (in menu on the next page)
  • Must be processed within 15 days in accordance with No. 2 otherwise a new registration is required
  • Embassy/Consulate-General takes 3 working days to process the application
  • Applicant can check the result of application on website (in menu on the next page)

4

Once Certificate of Entry (COE) is approved

• • Applicant requests to print Certificate of Entry (COE) from website via Check Application menu (in the menu on the next page)
  • Applicant shows Certificate of Entry (COE), Medical certificate attesting that the traveler is free from COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours before travelling, Medical certificate attesting that the traveler is fit to travel (Fit to Fly/Travel Health Certificate), and relevant documents prescribed in Guidelines based on Regulations issued under Section 9 of the emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation B.E.2548 (2005) (No.7) to Airline Officials and officials at point of Entry, otherwise might be rejected to enter the Kingdom

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