Hi Fellas! 

 

I was in the same situation as everyone trying to apply for the Thai Pass, and pretty much was scared that I won't be approved since I applied the Thai Pass last night,  2 days before my travelling date " NOVEMBER 13 - Saturday". Then this morning I received an email from Thai Pass that my request has been approved! Process went smooth for me but this isn't a guarantee! Feel free to cross your fingers. So this is how I got it. 

 

1. I found this advise from a different Forum: Book your Test and Go Hotel with LEGACY HOTEL via ASQ.com  (https://asq.in.th/asq-thailand-hotels/the-legacy-hotel). The Test and Go only costs around 3900 Baht plus 5% transaction fee.  I highly recommend this hotel because they reply fast to your inquiries and at the same time they will send you the confirmation letter in no time.  ( they accept Credit/Debit Visa Mastercard and bank deposits).

 

2. Book your Insurance via AXA Thailand - the insurance will cost around 700+ baht - not bad they will send the Policy Certificate right after payment.   (they accept Credit/Debit Visa Mastercard). 

 

3. Have your Ticket Ready, passport, vaccination certificate, and insurance. Send this document to the hotel and fill out the form and pay. The hotel will send you confirmation letter of the booking. 

 

4. VERY IMPORTANT: When you apply for the THAI PASS on the website make sure all your documents are in jpg, png the system won't accept PDF so what I did was to take screenshots of my documents. Make sure your Vaccination Certificate shows the QR code. 

 

5. After submission you'll receive a confirmation via email stating you'll receive your Thai Pass processing in 7 working days but, for my experience I got it in 10HRS only. 

 

"In my opinion, the Thai Pass system will of course detect your travel date". If the travel date is near I think they will prioritize your request considering you met their requirements and all your details are clear in the application.  Again this is just my experience, I hope everyone get's their Thai Pass approved in no time. 

 

I HOPE THAT THIS WOULD HELP OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SAME PROCESS. 

 

HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE!! 

 

SEE YOU IN THAILAND 

 

☺️

6 minutes ago, Judysha said:

Book your Insurance via AXA Thailand - the insurance will cost around 700+ baht - not bad they will send the Policy Certificate right after payment.

Thanks for the report.

How do they work out insurance cost?

Length of stay or.....?

Also assume age comes into play? 

The insurance should cover $50,000 for COVID-19. Cost per insurance will vary from different countries, age, and the length of stay. Please feel free to check this link they will give you Full Quote on the insurance pricing. 

 

https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance. 

 

Hope this will help. 

@Judysha

 

Thanks for the organized reply which is easy to read.

 

1. Are you on long term non-O visa or tourist visa? I am just wondering whether health insurance is required for non-O visa as well.

 

2. How long does the health insurance cover? 1 year or 30 days???

 

3. What is the order of doing things in terms of buying air ticket, covid test, applying for thailand pass?

Hi EricTh!

 

1 - I actually am not in any VISA- I'm travelling from the Philippines so visa is not required for me, But yes health insurance is required when you travel to Thailand. 

 

foreigners who are applying for and entering Thailand with a non-immigrant O visa must show that they have valid health insurance covering their period of stay. 

 

I've come across to this link, feel free to visit the link you might find some information here too.

 

https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/health-insurance-thailand-for-retirees

 

2- Health insurance should cover the length of stay. 

 

3. I highly suggest you get your ticket date, why? because the hotel will require you to input the Flight Number Origin at the same time this information that hotel will ask from you they will submit it to the Thai Consulate to monitor the tourists and other expats entering the country.  Get the Insurance via Axa Thailand, Send this documents to the hotel right after.  That's the time you apply for COE. 

 

Hope this would help. 

 

have a good day!

Yeah it does definitely! We actually have Vaxcert.gov.ph in the Philippines and they simplified the vaccination certificate.  I hope you get yours soon too ☺️

too  much  hassle  for most  people, theyll  go elswhere....and I dont blame  em!

Agree!  It's just a matter of willpower. 

@Judysha 

A double thank you.

The link you posted is so user-friendly. So I just ran this in for 65 yr from Oz. 

Length of coverage 30 days and also 320 days.

For us folk with a current POS (in my case renewed last week). The insurance length of coverage can vary greatly. 

Hardly fair. 

 

@DrJack54 

You're most welcome.  Don't forget to book the test and go hotel it's also indicated on the post. 

 

Hope you get your Thai Pass soon!

 

Happy Travelling!

 

☺️

6 minutes ago, Judysha said:

Hope you get your Thai Pass soon!

Actually currently in Thailand.

My interest comes from wanting to make quick trip to Oz to see family that have not seen for 2yr up due to covid situation. 

The issue for folk in my situation is that some have long current permission of stay (in my case 12 months) 

The required cost of coverage is not insignificant.

Can you indicate how you entered Thailand visa wise and what length of coverage was required.

Ohh, that's just too bad. I actually require no visa. I'm travelling from Philly and my insurance will only cover for 8 days. What type of VISA do you have in Thailand? 

Vaccination certificates issued by many countries do not contain a QR code.

1 hour ago, Judysha said:

Ohh, that's just too bad. I actually require no visa. I'm travelling from Philly and my insurance will only cover for 8 days. What type of VISA do you have in Thailand? 

That's my whole point. 

Your insignificant (cost wise) insurance is for 8 days. 

For all the folk living in Thailand wanting to take short trip out and return they could require insurance to cover up to 12 months. Expensive.

BTW how long were you stamped in for in Thailand.

@Sheryl yeah I heard so, that's the inconvenient part and takes them more time to approve the Thai Pass cause they have to manually look up your vaccine lot number, big pain for both sides. However, I have the International certificate too and that vaccine book has QR code. I'll attach a pic of how it looks. 

 

I think this Vaccination Book is available and It is recognized by member countries of the World Health Organization. 

 

Other people can try to check with their local government if they issue the same. This might be the best substitute for the other certificate they have.

 

@DrJack54 yes exactly a total rip off, but have you checked maybe you need a health insurance instead? 23,000 baht is almost $800. Same with the other expats for example the Non-O, Non-O'A visa, Try checking with the nearest Embassy.

 

My stamping only for 6 Days but I made sure to have for 9 days insurance. So I added a day before and after the flight just in the worst-case scenario. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Judysha said:

My stamping only for 6 Days but I made sure to have for 9 days insurance.

Only stamped in for 6 days?.

What happens after 6 days

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

gone up 250 in the last 3 hours for your bracket

@DrJack54 I'll fly back to my country,  I'm just taking a short vacation.

21 hours ago, Judysha said:

1. I found this advise from a different Forum: Book your Test and Go Hotel with LEGACY HOTEL via ASQ.com  (https://asq.in.th/asq-thailand-hotels/the-legacy-hotel). The Test and Go only costs around 3900 Baht plus 5% transaction fee.  I highly recommend this hotel because they reply fast to your inquiries and at the same time they will send you the confirmation letter in no time.  ( they accept Credit/Debit Visa Mastercard and bank deposits).

This reads like a stupid advert

25 minutes ago, elcaro said:

This reads like a stupid advert

I believe the links he posts are commercial websites

It's a requirement that the hotel booking document that you submit to Thailand Pass (must be a JPEG document) must include the details of the flight number the hotel will meet at Suvarnabhumi airport to pick you up.

 

(Must include: airline name, flight number, date and time of arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Also a requirement that the guest name on the hotel booking document must be exactly the same as on your passport details page that you must submit to Thailand Pass. Name on Vaccination History/Certificate/Passport submitted must also be exactly same as the other documents.)

19 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

gone up 250 in the last 3 hours for your bracket

Also note some of these policies have a maximum age limit of 74 or 75 years old.

2 hours ago, elcaro said:

This reads like a stupid advert

Why use the word 'stupid'?

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

Why use the word 'stupid'?

You're right sorry. Just woke up and was slightly hungover

@elcaro I'm not affiliated with any of those companies mentioned. Just sharing how it went for me ????. Wish they'd give me discounts for mentioning them ????. That hangover got you ????????

 

 

@scorecard yes very well said. Couldn't have said it better.

You can find much more cheaper insurance than axa https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/step_1

its 3800B for 90 days no age limit

1 hour ago, dpeti73 said:

You can find much more cheaper insurance than axa https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/step_1

its 3800B for 90 days no age limit

It may be cheaper; however, it is not suitable for the Thailand Pass. The COE required covid coverage only, the Thailand Pass requires health care including covid coverage.

Surprisingly the Thai Pass systems seems to run smoothly now.

Did my registration today at 1 pm and recieved "approved"-mail after less than 5 hours.