Looking for COVID-era Thailand visa rules? This page provides a brief overview of the travel restrictions, visa amnesties, and entry systems that were in place during the pandemic — and what’s replaced them today.
🔙 What Happened During COVID (2020–2022)
- Mandatory hotel quarantine for all arrivals
- Certificate of Entry (COE) system for travel approval
- Thailand Pass QR code for inbound visitors
- Sandbox schemes for certain areas (Phuket, Samui)
- Visa amnesty periods for stranded tourists
✅ What’s in Place Now (2024–2025)
- No quarantine for most travellers
- COE and Thailand Pass have been discontinued
- Digital Arrival Card is being introduced (2025)
- Standard visa rules apply – see current tourist visa info here
📌 Need Help with a Visa?
Whether you’re visiting for tourism, retirement, or coming to see your Thai partner – we can help. Thai Visa Express has over 19 years of experience in assisting with Thai visas.