No pre-travel Covid test from 1 April

From 1 April 2022, pre-travel Covid tests for travelers to Thailand will no longer be needed.

This is how you can now go to Thailand for your NATCON participation!

For any of the current three entry schemes – TEST & GO, Sandbox, and Alternative Quarantine (AQ) – you will no longer need to show proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to your departure.

To visit Thailand, all travelers are required to register through Thailand Pass (https://tp.consular.go.th/). Register online no later than 7 days before departure.

Points of entry are Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Chiang Mai, U-Tapao, and Hat Yai. By land you can arrive at Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Songkhla, and Satun.

The period of stay in Sandbox schemes has been reduced from 7 days to 5 days.

Other requirements remain the same.

Details for the Test & Go programme:

Stay only 1 nights at SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) hotel that include 1 RT-PCR test and a pre-arranged transfer airport to hotel upon arrival.

Undergo an RT-PCR test upon arrival (Day 1) and wait for the result in the hotel.

The second test is on Day 5 by a self-ATK method and travelers must report the result via the Mor Chana application. (ATK test kit will be included in hotel package)

Phang-Nga and Phuket: Travelers can book and prepay for the 1 RT-PCR test via www.thailandpsas.com. The RT-PCR test will be done at Phuket international airport. (RT- PCR: 2,100 Baht/test)

An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$20,000. Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.

Details for the Sandbox scheme:

Reduced to 5 days from currently 7 days. After completing five days within the Sandbox destinations, travelers will be allowed to travel domestically within Thailand.