CCSA clarifies particulars on Test Go registration opens at 9am on February 1

Registration for Thailand’s quarantine exemption scheme known as Test & Go is reopening next week after being closed for the past month because of the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in Thailand. Starting at 9am on February 1, absolutely vaccinated travellers from any nation can apply for a Thailand Pass QR code to enter with (almost) quarantine-free journey, but there have been a number of adjustments.

Here are some key points on the Test & Go scheme clarified by a spokesperson on the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration press briefing…

Registration for Test & Go entry on Thailand Pass is reopening, journey never stopped

Registration for Test & Go closed, but travel by no means stopped. Those who had beforehand utilized for a Thailand Pass QR code to enter under the Test & Go scheme have been capable of enter the country beneath principally the identical situations. Travellers are required to e-book a night at an approved resort or resort while they wait for the outcomes from their on-arrival RT-PCR take a look at to come back again. Recently, a further RT-PCR check has been required for travellers.

To apply for a Thailand Pass QR code, go to https://tp.consular.go.th/. Picodiscovery is free to register. Watch out for web sites and agencies asking for payment for Thailand Pass registration.

Two RT-PCR exams are actually required, new candidates should pay for both

Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, and a few Test & Go travellers testing constructive after getting into, the Thai government decided to require two RT-PCR exams, with one taken on arrival and the other on Day 5.

Those with a Thailand Pass QR code issued earlier than February 1 can take the second RT-PCR take a look at at a government-approved facility free of charge. A spokesperson says the service is meant to not put a burden on travellers since adjustments had been made after the travellers made plans.

Those applying for a Thailand Pass QR code after registration reopens might want to pay for both RT-PCR tests which can cost from 2,000 baht to four,000 baht. On Day 5, travellers will need to e-book a stay at a hotel or resort accredited by the Safety and Health Administration while they wait for their test results to return again. This lodge does not need to be the identical resort as Day 1 and can be in any province.

Vaccinated, however recently recovered from Covid-19