Flying from India to Thailand
Mar 11, 20, 5:09 am
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Flying from India to Thailand
I just read that Thailand does not allow people coming from India entering the country. I have a trip in India before Thailand. At the moment I am thinking of flying to Delhi with BA ( I do not think BA will give me a refund when I cancel)
I have a flexible ticket on Thai so I can change this and connect immediately on that flight so I stay in transit at Delhi airport. Does anyone know if this a valid option. I would only travel with hand luggage.
I have a flexible ticket on Thai so I can change this and connect immediately on that flight so I stay in transit at Delhi airport. Does anyone know if this a valid option. I would only travel with hand luggage.
Mar 11, 20, 5:22 am
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Just as a marker, with this type of news (UK Citizens to Vietnam, Anyone to Israel - see VS today) there is no point in the airline flying, so I cannot foresee TG keeping the BKK-DEL flight, so do consider if any changes you may will end up being in vain...
PG cancelled all USM-HKG flights yesterday on the back of the declaration (India & HKG in same situation). If Thailand is your priority i'd really focus on going direct.
To be more specific, i'd probably still get a Indian visa to cover your self if the TG flight gets cancelled whilst you're in middair...
PG cancelled all USM-HKG flights yesterday on the back of the declaration (India & HKG in same situation). If Thailand is your priority i'd really focus on going direct.
To be more specific, i'd probably still get a Indian visa to cover your self if the TG flight gets cancelled whilst you're in middair...
Mar 11, 20, 5:23 am
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Thailand has suspended its visa on arrival option for Indian citizens, and 17 other nationalities, but I haven't read anywhere that they are preventing people who have recently been to India from entering the country. Do you have a source?
Mar 11, 20, 5:29 am
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What is the source of this? Local news here do not cite India as a banned country yet, nor do official directives.
What has been suspended though, is visa on arrival from 18 countries including India.
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/...ernal_referral
ETA: Misco60 beat me to it
What has been suspended though, is visa on arrival from 18 countries including India.
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/...ernal_referral
ETA: Misco60 beat me to it
Mar 11, 20, 5:36 am
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Originally Posted by scubadave
I just read that Thailand does not allow people coming from India entering the country. I have a trip in India before Thailand. At the moment I am thinking of flying to Delhi with BA ( I do not think BA will give me a refund when I cancel)
I have a flexible ticket on Thai so I can change this and connect immediately on that flight so I stay in transit at Delhi airport. Does anyone know if this a valid option. I would only travel with hand luggage.
I have a flexible ticket on Thai so I can change this and connect immediately on that flight so I stay in transit at Delhi airport. Does anyone know if this a valid option. I would only travel with hand luggage.
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm
For Thailand, the above link states:
THAILAND - published 09.03.2020
1. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must have a Health Certificate to prove they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They must be under doctor's observation 14 days before issuing date. The Health Certificate must be valid for not more than 2 days prior to departure.
There are more clauses, but mainly referring to airline crew.
Things may, and will, change, but please rely on facts not rumours.
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Last edited by DoctorCopper; Mar 11, 20 at 5:57 am
Mar 11, 20, 5:37 am
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Hello , I was thinking that when you had visited India as a tourist it would be the same as been a resident of India. I have my Indian visa so no problem for that. Thanks for your replies we will see how everything evolves.
Mar 11, 20, 12:22 pm
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Originally Posted by scubadave
Hello , I was thinking that when you had visited India as a tourist it would be the same as been a resident of India. I have my Indian visa so no problem for that. Thanks for your replies we will see how everything evolves.
India has just changed rules for entry (Starting tomorrow).
"A minimum 14-day quarantine has also been announced for all incoming travelers - including Indian nationals - arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany after 15 February."
I am sure you will check before travel.
Mar 11, 20, 12:43 pm
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Originally Posted by DoctorCopper
There's too much reliance on rumour rather than fact checking. The following authoritative link gives the latest information:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm
For Thailand, the above link states:
THAILAND - published 09.03.2020
1. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must have a Health Certificate to prove they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They must be under doctor's observation 14 days before issuing date. The Health Certificate must be valid for not more than 2 days prior to departure.
There are more clauses, but mainly referring to airline crew.
Things may, and will, change, but please rely on facts not rumours.
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm
For Thailand, the above link states:
THAILAND - published 09.03.2020
1. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must have a Health Certificate to prove they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They must be under doctor's observation 14 days before issuing date. The Health Certificate must be valid for not more than 2 days prior to departure.
There are more clauses, but mainly referring to airline crew.
Things may, and will, change, but please rely on facts not rumours.
It also generally does not include officially announced but not-yet-active requirements/restrictions.
Mar 11, 20, 11:47 pm
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Originally Posted by LTN Phobia
Be very careful with that IATA page. The information is far from fully up-to-date, and there are large number of requirements missing, some of which are quite important and relevant (e.g. self-isolation requirements).
It also generally does not include officially announced but not-yet-active requirements/restrictions.
It also generally does not include officially announced but not-yet-active requirements/restrictions.
https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/index.php
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(I am not a medical doctor)
Mar 12, 20, 2:57 am
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Originally Posted by RollAnotherFatOne
If British, you are exempt from needing a visa.
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Mar 12, 20, 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by DoctorCopper
The OP can confirm, but I understand the visa to which the OP refers relates to India not Thailand.
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Some nationalities do need a visa to get into Thailand and for some people the Thai embassy website could be confusing when it says all 'on arrival visas are temporarily suspended' [paraphrased]. I was just pointing out that if he was UK, then don't be confused by this (as I was) - I'm heading to Thailand next week and constantly updating the latest government information as it's an Ex-Eu ticket that touches a couple of european countries.
Mar 12, 20, 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by RollAnotherFatOne
His opening line indicates his concern at getting through immigration in Thailand: "I just read that Thailand does not allow people coming from India entering the country". An Indian visa in this regard would be immaterial.
Some nationalities do need a visa to get into Thailand and for some people the Thai embassy website could be confusing when it says all 'on arrival visas are temporarily suspended' [paraphrased]. I was just pointing out that if he was UK, then don't be confused by this (as I was) - I'm heading to Thailand next week and constantly updating the latest government information as it's an Ex-Eu ticket that touches a couple of european countries.
Some nationalities do need a visa to get into Thailand and for some people the Thai embassy website could be confusing when it says all 'on arrival visas are temporarily suspended' [paraphrased]. I was just pointing out that if he was UK, then don't be confused by this (as I was) - I'm heading to Thailand next week and constantly updating the latest government information as it's an Ex-Eu ticket that touches a couple of european countries.
I am in Thailand at the moment, returning to the UK shortly. I had a meeting on Thursday afternoon with a person advising the Thai government on policy in this regard. That wasn’t the purpose of my meeting but it cropped up in the conversation.
Not sure if this helps but he said “the situation was confusing and changing continually”. All anyone can do is keep checking for the latest official information.
Doc Copper
