THAILAND
1 April 2021: Guests arriving into Thailand will be subject to a shortened quarantine period of 7 days for vaccinated travelers and 10 days for non-vaccinated travelers.
7-Day Quarantine: Non-Thai arrivals who have received COVID vaccines between 14 days to 3 months before arriving in Thailand. All guests must have proof that they are COVID-free.
10-Day Quarantine: Non-Thai arrivals who have not received a COVID vaccine. All guests must have proof that they are COVID-free.
14-Day Quarantine: All travelers arriving from Africa.
1 July 2021 (Proposed, not yet confirmed): From July 1st, Phuket will welcome international travelers without quarantine.*
1 October 2021 (Proposed, not yet confirmed): Krabi, Phang Nga, Koh Samui, Pattaya and Chiang Mai will join Phuket to welcome vaccinated travelers without quarantine.*
*Note: Travelers will be required to stay for at least seven days at the point of entry so should plan their itinerary accordingly. All travellers will have to take a Covid-19 test on arrival (at their hotel) and stay for at least seven days at the point of entry (i.e. Phuket or Chiang Mai Province) before travelling onwards around Thailand.
Thailand has updated how guests can travel to The Kingdom during this time. Short-stay visitors can apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE) through their online application system at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/.
Each traveler has to register and apply individually. Parents can apply for their children.
On arrival, guests will have to quarantine for 7 days. Note: This has recently been reduced from the previously mandatory 14-day quarantine period.
The other option is the Thailand Special Tourist Visa (STV). This special visa was introduced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand for long-stay tourists who would like to travel to Thailand. It is one of the economic measures by the Thai government to restore the local tourism industry that has been affected heavily by COVID-19.
Foreigners applying for Thailand's visas must be:
It is highly recommended for those who are wishing to apply for the STV they must enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy or a consulate in their home country before making any self-bookings without the advice of a travel professional.
Our team is keeping up to date with the ongoing changes in travel policies for inbound travel to Thailand.
Thailand has begun the slow process of reopening its borders. There are currently heavy restrictions on the types of persons allowed into the country, most of which include Thai nationals, work permit holders, family members of Thai persons and permanent residents.
What is life like in Thailand right now?
Domestic travel has resumed, and passengers should expect health screening measures in place at airports when boarding trains and buses. All businesses must follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Face masks are compulsory on public transport and on flights. Masks are to be worn in public but all persons in Thailand.
Can I travel to Thailand?
Yes. All persons are now welcome to travel to Thailand. However, there is still a mandatory 14-day quarantine period before you can travel freely around the country.
At this time, most individuals are not permitted to travel to Vietnam.
The resumption of international commercial flights has been postponed until further notice. Authorities are still finalizing COVID-19 testing and quarantine procedures for arrivals.
At last update, only the following individuals are allowed to enter Vietnam:
Can I travel to Vietnam?
No. At this time, only certain individuals are able to travel to Vietnam.
What is life currently like in Vietnam?
It is currently compulsory to wear a mask in all public places in Vietnam. Domestic travel has resumed in Vietnam at a limited capacity. Restaurants and bars have now reopened.
Can I travel to Cambodia?
No, in most cases. Cambodian Embassies are only accepting applications for diplomatic, official and sponsored business-linked visas, and are not issuing tourist or other visas to enter Cambodia.
What is life currently like in Cambodia?
Domestic travel has resumed in Cambodia. Most businesses have reopened.
Can I travel to Myanmar?
No. Myanmar and its international airports remain closed until at least 31 October 2020.
Can I travel to Laos?
No. At this time, international scheduled and chartered flights into Laos are suspended.
Our team is keeping up to date with the ongoing changes in travel policies for inbound travel to Southeast Asia. While we are starting to see destinations open up for domestic travel, Smiling Albino destinations are still not in a state to welcome international guests.
Restrictions are still in place across Southeast Asia regarding international arrivals. At this time, there is no definitive date for when international travel will resume to any of our destinations.
If you require immediate assistance, please email us at mahouts@smilingalbino.com.
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