Last updated: May 17, 2023
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is no longer in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Entry and Exit Requirements
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No.
- According to the following websites: https://tp.consular.go.th/and Tourism Authority of Thailand’s website, from October 1, 2022 onwards, travelers entering Thailand will no longer be required to present COVID-19 related documents such as the certificate of vaccination and COVID-19 test result upon arrival in Thailand.
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No.
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No.
Quarantine Information
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No.
- According to the following websites: https://tp.consular.go.th/and Tourism Authority of Thailand’s website, from October 1, 2022 onwards, travelers entering Thailand will no longer be required to present COVID-19 related documents such as the certificate of vaccination and COVID-19 test result upon arrival in Thailand.
COVID-19 Testing
- For the most current list of COVID-19 testing locations in Thailand approved by the Ministry of Public Health, please visit: http://service.dmsc.moph.go.th/labscovid19. Testing is paid for by U.S. citizens.
- The Ministry of Public Health provides a list of 44 laboratories approved to conduct COVID-19 testing found here.
Please Note: Same-day Covid-19 testing is available at most private hospitals throughout Thailand. Please reference this list of testing locations and contact the provider directly to inquire about COVID-19 testing options, scheduling, cost, and other information.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Are vaccines available in Thailand for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes.
- According to Thai authorities, both private and public hospitals are providing COVID-19 vaccines. More information on a list of hospitals in Thailand is available here.
- The Bang Rak Vaccination and Health Center, the Institute of Dermatology, and the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute are currently providing free bivalent vaccines to non-Thai citizens on a walk-in basis. The service hours from Monday through Friday are as follows: Bang Rak Vaccination and Health Center: 9am-11.30am and 1pm-
3pm. Institute of Dermatology: 9am-3pm. Bamrasna radura Infectious Diseases Center: 9am-4:30pm. - Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
Local Resources
- Thai Government Public Relations Department
- Immigration Bureau of Thailand
- The Ministry of Public Health provides a list of 44 laboratories approved to conduct COVID-19 testing found here.
- The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s website
Other Useful Information:
- Thailand Information and Travel Advisory page from travel.state.gov.
- CDC page on COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Recommendations by Country.
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health updates from the American Citizens Services unit in Thailand.
- Follow the U.S. Embassy Bangkok on Facebook, the Bangkok American Citizens Services unit on Facebook and Twitter, and the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai on Facebook.