Thailand during the corona virus

A vacation in Thailand - this is what it's going to look like

In Thailand, as mentioned, they decided to allow the vaccinated to arrive relatively freely in the country, and decided to open the field of tourism in three strokes - Phuket first, and then the whole country:

first beat: starting from1.4.2021 Allow Thailand For vaccinated tourists (only) to arrive in Phuket, but for the first week they will have to stay in isolation at the hotel. At the end of the week and after a corona test that yields a negative result (to be performed upon arrival at the hotel) it will be possible to travel around Phuket freely.

second beat: starting from1.7.2021 Vaccinated tourists will be able to come to Phuket with children up to the age of 18 (also unvaccinated), and travel freely around the island without isolation. After a week and a corona test with a negative result (to be performed upon arrival at the hotel) they will be able to travel freely in five other areas in Thailand: Khao Lek, Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. 

Third beat: starting from1.10.2021 Vaccinated tourists will be able to arrive at any destination in Thailand, spend a week in isolation at the hotel and after receiving a negative test result (to be carried out upon arrival at the hotel) they will be allowed to travel freely in Thailand without restrictions.  

What is required to enter Thailand under this outline?

As far as the entry visas for Thailand are concerned, it will work exactly as you know. Entry up to 30 days does not require prior preparation and issuance of a visa in advance, and you will receive the stay permit upon entering Thailand. If you intend to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days, you will have to issue a unique visa valid for up to 60 days (STV - Special Tourist Visa) at the Thai Embassy in Israel.

For all the details on issuing a visa to Thailand >> click here

Also, entering the country for those who are not Thai citizens requires prior registration, which will allow the authorities in Thailand to verify your identity upon your arrival in the country. You can pre-register here.

As mentioned, entry will be allowed only to those who have been vaccinated (not recovering), and every tourist will have to present a certificate proving vaccination ("green note") And in addition A negative result of a corona test from the last 72 hours. When you arrive at the hotel you will undergo another inspection.

You will also be required to download the app ThailandPlus And it will have a QR code that will be scanned by border control representatives at the entrance to Thailand. It is important to note that this app should remain on your phone for the duration of your stay in Thailand, and it is also used to track your movements in the country (to make sure you do not breach quarantine or leave Phuket, if you are not already allowed to do so).

A must for every tourist Travel Insurance which also covers hospitalization in case of corona infection, up to a total of 100,000 dollars.

It is important to note that these are the instructions on the part of the Thai government, and of course in addition to them you will be required to comply with the instructions of the Ministry of Health and the Interior in Israel regarding exiting and entering Israel, as they will be updated on the day of your flight (advance registration, mandatory reporting, vaccination, negative corona test, etc.). It is very important to keep up to date with these instructions before your departure from Israel.

Going on vacation in Thailand - step by step

First step - COE registration

1. Register as someone who wants to come to Thailand At this address
2. Fill in the requested information, and don't forget to attach a file with your passport photo (JPEG or PDF files only).
3. After registration, a six-digit confirmation code will be sent to you. keep it The confirmation itself (assuming it is given) is received within three days, and you need this code for the process.
4. Must complete the registration process! During the process it will be impossible to re-register, in case of flight cancellation or any other matter. If you still need a change, you must contact the representatives with a request to unlock the COE.

Second stage - flight

1. From the moment of receiving the approval, you must purchase a flight ticket within 15 days, otherwise the approval loses its validity.
2. You must purchase a round-trip ticket, you cannot enter Thailand with a one-way ticket.
3. For details on flights to Thailand click here. 

Third step - finding a hotel for isolation (for those who need it)

Those who are vaccinated and come from a country where the level of morbidity is low (into this category, it must be assumed, most Israelis fall) are not required for this step!

1. If you are not vaccinated or do not come from Israel, you will have to close a hotel from your list The isolation hotels in Phuket (At this point only Phuket is open to tourists), for 14 days.
2. After that, the document confirming the invitation must be entered into the country entry system (the CEO system - the same website where you registered). This must be done within 15 days of receiving the confirmation from the hotel.
3. For the list of hotels where you can stay in isolation in Phuket click here.

Step four - travel insurance

1. Everyone who enters the country must do it Travel Insurance which also covers hospitalization in case of corona infection, up to a total of 100,000 dollars.
2. You must enter the approval for the insurance preparation into the CEO system again, also within 15 days of receiving the approval to enter the country.
3. You can purchase insurance independently and enter the documents into the aforementioned COE system, or purchase insurance through the system itself, which will automatically report to the authorities in Thailand that you are insured.

Step five - entry into Thailand 

1. Entry to Thailand will only be possible after downloading an application  ThailandPlus (recommended to do this in advance) for the purpose of scanning a QR code when entering the country.
2. This app is also used to track your movements throughout Thailand, to make sure you follow the rules, so it must remain installed on your phone throughout your stay in Thailand.
3. To download the app click here.

More important information regarding the certificate you need to have in hand:

1. The vaccination certificate must include: first name, last name, date of birth, nationality and passport number
2. The information on the vaccination itself must contain: the number of vaccinations received, the date of vaccination (the last vaccination must be no less than 14 days before the date of travel)
3. It is not possible to continue the process or enter the country if the Thai authorities do not recognize the vaccination (this approval is received in the first stage as mentioned). Vaccinated persons from Israel are not expected to have a problem with entry permits.