Flying to/from Thailand (Covid Era)

[Don East Stand]

Hi,

Does anyone know if applications for the Thailand Pass continue to be processed over the weekend, or indeed holidays?

I notice that they do have a 24/7 call center, but actually processing the applications?

[Dannie Boy]

Hi,

Does anyone know if applications for the Thailand Pass continue to be processed over the weekend, or indeed holidays?

I notice that they do have a 24/7 call center, but actually processing the applications?

I’m fairly certain it’s week days only

[B6PTW]

We received our Thailand pass emails on a Saturday.
I dont know if that means they are open or a time delay.

[Don East Stand]

Well .....My wife's Thailand Pass application was officially rejected at 11:45 am on Thursday 2//12/2021 hence the reason I was wondering about their operating hours, as her flight was booked for Tuesday 7/12/2021 bearing in mind there is a big holiday on Monday 6/12/2021

The error was corrected, and application re-submitted at 14:25 02/12/2021

I also submitted an email on her behalf to support@consularservices.co.th at 15:15

The application was approved at 16:13

What a brilliant response!!! Very well done to the Thai authorities!!

Probably after she's back a week, I'll need to check if I can appeal their decision!!!

Once again in case of doubt I am joking!!!

So relieved that she can finally return .... fingers crossed that this Omicron variant doesn't screw things up!!!

[joelle]

Thailand reopening’s Thailand pass
By Hua Hin Today / December 3, 2021

There have been many controversial stories about the Thailand pass, sadly most are true. The good news, they have fixed most of the glitches, however, if you give a Hotmail address, you won’t get a reply, so no Thailand pass, this is what happened to me personally, a few weeks ago. Let’s go step-by-step through the process. Click the link https://tp.consular.go.th/ for the Thailand Pass Registration System (for air travel only) and proceed as per the information required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF:

1. Use google Chrome as browser when clicking the link, others may be functional but this worked for me. Read thoroughly the information on the site and follow step-by-step.

2. Do not use a Hotmail / Outlook or live address! Gmail works or a company email.

3. Do not upload PDF docs, but jpg, jpeg or png as stated on the link. If you do not know how to convert your files into jpg, jpeg or png from a PDF document – use PowerPoint. Copy the PDF page, paste on a blank PPT page and resize, save as image.

4. Vaccine certificate(s) must contain the QR codes for both vaccines, date and location of the inoculations, manufacturer and batch number, signature and professional status of the authorized officer and the official stamp of the issuing center, they must be uploaded separately for each of the two vaccines.

Upload the vaccine document and you can add the QR code for faster results. Zoom into the QR code, copy & paste in PPT and save as jpg, jpeg or png and upload – make sure your documents are uploaded (the upload appears under the ‘drag & drop files here’ box – grey frame with a blue tick box.

5. Upload your hotel booking / reservation confirmation and chose one of the three possibilities: Test & Go (SHA+ accommodation), Sandbox or Alternative quarantine.

6. Upload your insurance certificate or confirmation letter from the insurance (not the policy) covering a minimum of USD 50,000 and it should state the amount and that the insurance covers COVID-19 expenses. (Insurance must cover and be paid for the length of your visa).

7. Follow the remaining instruction and send – you should receive an email confirmation return within a few minutes stating: Your application is being reviewed by government officials along with an access code for tracking your registration status. You are advised to note it down or capture the screen for future reference. You will also receive the code via email. To track your registration status, you will need to visit  https://tp.consular.go.th/en/check-status and the following information:

• The access code
• Your passport number
• The registered email address

8. Some people have received the Thailand Pass within hours, others within 2-3 working days, they do mention within 7-working days. So, make sure you fill-up your documents in advance giving you ample time until your flight departure and RT-PCR COVID test (within 72 hours before departure). In other words, don’t fill your Thailand Pass application the day before departure, fill it up at least 7 days before, to be sure.

9. Once your Thailand pass has been approved, you will receive an email with a Thailand Pass approval (your full name + QR Code + arrival date + Thailand Pass ID). Print it as you will need to hand it over to the officials in one of the Thailand airports

10. I suggest you print as well your Hotel Booking, RT-PCR test results and a copy of your insurance certificate or confirmation letter.

11. Make sure the validity of your passport is not less than 6-months when entering the Kingdom.

12. I filled-up the T8 form as requested on the Thailand re-entry information given on the Thai Embassy website in my country, but it was never asked when I reentered Thailand.

13. After 6-days back in Thailand, if you did the Test & Go formula, you are requested to take an ATK test (DIY) and send it back to the hotel you stayed.

FAQ:

Can I change my flight after getting the Thailand Pass QR code?

Yes, but only if the new flight time is within 72 hours of the original flight time registered with Thailand Pass. Your QR code remains valid, i.e., you will not need to apply for a new ‘Thailand Pass QR Code’, provided that all other required documents also remain valid such as your RT-PCR COVID test taken within 72 hours before the flight and the hotel reservation from the AQ or SHA+ Hotel.

Can I submit a single application for the whole family or group traveling with me?

No, unless you are traveling with your children as per the following conditions:

• If your travel scheme is “Test and Go”, children aged under 12 years can be added into the parent’s registration under the section. Under this scheme, anyone else aged 12 years or over in your family or group must submit individual registration.

• If your travel scheme is the ‘Sandbox Program’, children aged under 18 years can be added to the parent’s registration. Under this program, anyone else aged 18 years or over in your family or group must submit individual registration.

Note: Children between 12 years and 18 years old who received one dose of vaccination are considered fully vaccinated therefore they may qualify for both No Quarantine and Sandbox Programs.

Can I submit multiple documents for the Hotel and Insurance?

Unfortunately, the current system only allows applicants to submit a one-page document (maximum two pages collated into a one-page document). It is recommended that you submit a one-page hotel confirmation letter and a one-page insurance certificate.

• To the best of my knowledge, AXA or ACS Insurance Thailand offers the best COVID-19 travel insurance that produces a 1-page certificate of insurance. The 1-page Certificate of Insurance that you will receive from either of them will have complete details that Thai authorities will need to issue the Thailand Pass.

• Approved hotels usually produce a 1-page confirmation letter of confirmed booking including your RT-PCR test upon arrival. You must book the package offered by these hotels. Again, that 1-page Letter of Confirmation from the Hotel will have complete details that the Thai authorities will need to issue the Thailand Pass.

For more FAQ’s, please visit: https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/content/t ... ass-faqs-2

I hope this will help and avoid any frustrations. Bon Voyage!

[handdrummer]

"I hope this will help and avoid any frustrations."

The whole process is one huge frustration. Unless you have family here I can't see any reason to go through all of that for a short vacation.

[hhinner]

Thought they'd updated to allow PDF uploads.

[HHTel]

An American friend recently came on a Thailand pass submitted on 1st November and got it on the 3rd. Others have posted on here regarding speedy processing. Can't be that difficult then.

[usual suspect]

OK, so looking on the various Thai forums here on the net there has been loads & loads of posts/pages in relation to obtaining this Thailand Pass.
Yes I got mine within a day, Yes I think just been granted my Non O visa the day before may have swayed things a little..
BUT.. May I just add a coupla points that some folk worry about. The Q-code for your vaccination(s).. yes it has to be a JPEG, but many are saying use an app to convert from PDF to JPEG.. My Microsoft app did this for me, but the application form would not accept it! Get ya phone out, set the camera on Makro and take a picture of the code..
..Simple as..then upload.
Secondly..Anyone flying in on Emirates please check you ticket number?...If the number starts with 176 then you are eligible for their free travel insurance..This policy DOES meet standards set out for the T/P. (& was accepted).
By sending an email to Uk.assistance@aig.com Telling them you would like the policy details sending to you, and including your flight details.. SHOULD see the policy PDF in your inbox in about 3 days.
Hope this info may be of help to some of you in the 'planning stage'.

[STEVE G]

As for the issue with JPG files, I just did what someone on here recommended and laid the documents on the floor under a light and photographed them with the phone, with two to a picture if required. It got accepted in 3 days.

[stretch]

Getting your emirates policy did you have to send digital copies as im getting risky reply thanks .

[Don East Stand]

Hi,

With France now moving the goalposts (My wife's flight to Bangkok goes via CDG) regarding the Co-Vid test prior to departure, does anyone know if a SMS message confirming a negative result is acceptable?

[sateeb]

OK, so looking on the various Thai forums here on the net there has been loads & loads of posts/pages in relation to obtaining this Thailand Pass.
Yes I got mine within a day, Yes I think just been granted my Non O visa the day before may have swayed things a little..
BUT.. May I just add a coupla points that some folk worry about. The Q-code for your vaccination(s).. yes it has to be a JPEG, but many are saying use an app to convert from PDF to JPEG.. My Microsoft app did this for me, but the application form would not accept it! Get ya phone out, set the camera on Makro and take a picture of the code..
..Simple as..then upload.
Secondly..Anyone flying in on Emirates please check you ticket number?...If the number starts with 176 then you are eligible for their free travel insurance..This policy DOES meet standards set out for the T/P. (& was accepted).
By sending an email to Uk.assistance@aig.com Telling them you would like the policy details sending to you, and including your flight details.. SHOULD see the policy PDF in your inbox in about 3 days.
Hope this info may be of help to some of you in the 'planning stage'.

Thanks for the heads up about this. I just checked my Emirates flight for next July and indeed the ticket number starts with 176. Will send an e mail to AIG.

Edit. Not now valid if booked after 1st Dec. 2021
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/bef ... insurance/

[stretch]

You have to send digtal copies and how long is the offer for?

[sateeb]

You have to send digtal copies and how long is the offer for?

The link I provided will answer any questions you have.