Category: Thai Immigration

How to Apply for the Thailand Pass

If you want to travel to Thailand, you’ll be glad to hear that after months of travel restrictions, Thailand is open for tourists and Thai nationals once again. From November 1, 2021, as long as you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can now apply for the new Thailand Pass system. This new system will give Thailand’s tourism industry a significant boost from its ongoing economic difficulties. The Thailand Pass has been designed by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Digital Government Development Agency to replace the Certificate of Entry or COE. Thailand Is Open For Tourists  There’s no…

Thailand Reopening to Tourists: Now 7-Day Stay for Sandbox Tourists from Any Country in The World

As of October 1st, the Thai government has made travel and tourism a possibility for visitors from any country in the world. Using the innovative Sandbox program, you can see the beauty of Thailand without quarantine. This update will cover: The latest news for Thailand travel restrictions An explanation of the Sandbox programs Eligibility requirements for travelers visiting Thailand. Thailand is finally reopening to tourists: here is how it works. News From the Tourism Authority of Thailand Cases of COVID-19 are on the decline as Thailand makes its way out of the pandemic. With vaccination numbers rising quickly, the Tourism…

Covid-19 Travel Insurance for Foreigners

Updated last March 11, 2022 Phuket is open, Koh Samui is open! Two of the most known paradise islands in Thailand had just opened. Travelers are lining up to book flights and cannot wait to have the time of their lives like before. If you are a traveler and eyeing the paradise islands in Thailand, one must know what the requirements are to enter such islands within the country, right? Especially now that the government of Thailand has implemented stricter safety measures due to COVID-19.  Entering the Paradise Islands in Thailand What do you need to do before, and what…

COVID-19 Insurance for Travelling to Thailand

Updated last November 4, 2021 If you are planning to travel to Thailand, you will be needing an insurance policy that meets the official requirements for the Thailand Pass. The Thai government made it compulsory for all foreign travelers who wish to enter the kingdom to have a travel insurance policy that covers the treatment of COVID-19. The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) published two Registrar Orders that insurance policies relating to health, travel, accident, and life should cover risks relating to COVID-19 unless the policyholder has become infected with the virus prior to purchasing the policy or during the…

Consequences for Overstaying in Thailand

As envisioned by many people since last year, an announcement has been posted by the Thai Immigration last month regarding the new overstay rules in Thailand. The advisory, as ordered by the Ministry of Interior, will take effect on March 20, 2016. The warning of overstay is viewed by many as a stricter approach to addressing the issue of the foregoing subject as offenders will now be subject to being blacklisted and banned from entering Thailand for 1 to 10 years depending on the period of overstay. New Overstay Rules Generally speaking, the adjudication for people who have voluntarily submitted…

Thai Residence Permit Application

For someone who has lived in Thailand for quite some time, becoming a Thai resident would be an ideal option. This is in view of the advantages which are associated with having the permit. Foreigners who are holders of Thai resident permit are allowed to live in Thailand without a need for any visa. They also have the ability to seek out local financing through banks or financial institutions in case they decide to purchase condominiums. To those who are wanting to become a Thai citizen, obtaining a permit is an objective that they must set their sights on. A…

Buying a Condo: Requirements for Investment Visa

In the 2014 Expat Explorer Survey of over 9300 people between the ages of 35-54, Thailand emerged as the “best destination for expats looking for an improved lifestyle at a low cost.” Thailand is the third favorite over all destinations in Asia and seventh in the world. Sixty-nine percent of expats say that they have a higher quality of life and seventy-two percent say that they have more disposable income in Thailand than from their home country. It is not surprising that many foreign nationals want to move to Thailand. However most non-immigrant visas to Thailand are for a limited…

Thai 90-Day Reporting Requirement

If foreign national is in Thailand on a one-year non-immigrant visa, they have to report their address in Thailand to Thai immigration. If the foreign national expects to be in Thailand over 90 days, the foreign national must continue to report their current address every 90 days until they leave. The 90 day reporting is still required even if the foreign national has a one year or multiple year entry visa. The 90 days reporting period restarts every time the foreign national reenters Thailand. Check the thaiembassy.com Doing the 90-day Reporting. There are three ways to meet the 90 days…

Thailand Visa: Prohibited Individuals

Most foreign nationals who wish to enter Thailand are required to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. However, there are some foreign nationals who are prohibited from entering the country. The Immigration Act of Thailand (1979), Chapter 2 “Entering and Departing the Kingdom” provides a list of the types of foreign nationals who are prohibited from entering Thailand. The following foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Thailand. Aliens who have no genuine passport or valid document in lieu of passport cannot enter Thailand except for special circumstances. Aliens who do not have any way of supporting themselves while…