Is COE REQUIRED for...

[DolphinSpriit]

Hi, I have a one year work permit with multiple re-entry permission. I need to go, back to US from Phuket to Seattle to pick up my dog to bring back to Phuket. I was planning on just spending a week in the US. Do I still need an embassy issued COE to return? One week is not enough time to get a COE from a Thai embassy in US - they want 15 business days. Thanks so much

[FritsSikkink]

That is going to be a long trip to get your dog as you need a COE and quarantine in ASQ when you arrive here.

[Crossy]

Can you not get your best friend shipped?

 

He will need paperwork too.

[DolphinSpriit]

Thank you for your replies. Yes, it is a long complicated way to bring my dog back, but he will be traveling in cabin with me so few alternatives. I did find out that another COE is needed. 

[Salerno]

On 3/23/2021 at 3:03 PM, DolphinSpriit said:

Do I still need an embassy issued COE to return?

 

Yes, but you can apply for it in advance.

 

On 3/23/2021 at 3:03 PM, DolphinSpriit said:

I need to go, back to US from Phuket to Seattle to pick up my dog to bring back to Phuket.

 

Do you have someone here to look after him on arrival? No ASQ/ALQ I've seen so far allow pets (quite a few people have asked).

[DrJack54]

Is this serious! 

19 minutes ago, DolphinSpriit said:

Thank you for your replies. Yes, it is a long complicated way to bring my dog back, but he will be traveling in cabin with me so few alternatives. I did find out that another COE is needed. 

Just curious. How does that work. I'm serious. So Fido sits next to you on flight?

Never seen a pet on plane or airport apart from security sniffer dogs.