Proximity, affordability, and similarities in culture are just some of the prime reasons why a lot of Filipinos have always been drawn to Thailand. Now, we can also add “easiest places to travel to amid COVID-19,” after the country eased its travel restrictions for tourists including those from the Philippines. Keep reading to learn more about the Thailand travel requirements for Filipino visitors.
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Effective 1 Nov 2021, Filipinos travelling to Thailand for tourism purposes can enter the country without mandatory quarantine. This is part of Thailand’s “Test and Go” program, which lists the Philippines as one of the eligible nations. Interested in travelling to Thailand amid the pandemic? Here are some things you should prepare.
For the fourth and fifth requirements, you may get them as part of a package offered by select hotels in Thailand. The package usually includes the RT-PCR test in Thailand, an antigen test kit, a one-night accommodation, and land transfer between the airport and your hotel in Thailand.
Furthermore, travellers who are under 12 years old with a parent or guardian as a travel companion need not submit a vaccination certificate. Meanwhile, those under six years of age have the option to do a saliva test in place of an RT-PCR test upon arrival in their Thailand hotel or testing centre.
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Note that as of writing, once in Thailand, you may only travel by land or air to “Blue Zone” areas. These are cities or provinces generally considered safe to travel due to relaxed restrictions. This applies to visits not more than 10 days long. If your travel exceeds this period, you will be eligible to travel to other Thailand destinations as you wish.
So, are you ready to explore Thailand once more? Be sure to thoroughly follow the requirements for travel to Thailand from the Philippines in 2021!
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