Entry regulations

Thailand

Find all entry regulations for flights to Thailand in the following table*.

Prior to Travel

A visa is not required for stays of 30 days or less.

Thai authorities also allow entry with an eVisa.

eVisa Thailand

Should travellers apply for a visa at a foreign mission in advance, this entitles them to a stay of up to 60 days.

Upon request, arriving travellers may have to show proof of onward travel, a confirmed hotel booking and/or sufficient financial means for the duration of stay.

There are no known restrictions

Tourist visas issued prior to entry usually entitle the holder to a stay of 60 days.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

If you leave the country for a neighbouring country, all remaining visa-free days expire. By re-entering the country, a new visa-free stay of up to 30 days is allowed. This process can be carried out via the land or sea border twice per calendar year.

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

Due to security reasons, travel to the provinces of Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani and parts of Songkhla in the south of Thailand is strongly advised against.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

Prior to Entry

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

Individuals travelling onward or returning to a country that requires a negative PCR test for entry must purchase health insurance (minimum $10,000) upon arrival in Thailand.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted without COVID-19 related restrictions.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Quarantine is not required at this time.

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

On Site

There is no ease of restrictions.

The app Thai Covid Alert needs to be activated at all times and is also used as a proof of testing.

Current value: 1. Previous week: 1

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

Mandatory masks may be required in some private establishments; otherwise, they are only required in medical facilities.

Stores and shopping centers operate under regular conditions.

Restaurants and bars are open.

Hotels are allowed to reopen, hygiene and distancing rules must be observed. Travellers may also be asked to provide details about their recent travel history and symptoms.

Public events may resume.

Sports, entertainment and cultural facilities are open.

National train and bus services have resumed.

Air traffic has resumed normal operations.

Further information can be obtained by calling the Tourism Authority of Thailand (number: 1672) or the Tourist Police (number: 1155).

In case of problems with the Thailand Passport, the hotline +66 2572 8442 or +66 65205 4247 can be contacted.

Departure

There are no known restrictions

Entry/return to Germany

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.


*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.