Entry Restrictions on Travelers from Countries at Risk of Omicron –

Starting from 1 December 2021 onwards, the entry of travelers from eight African countries into Thailand will be banned, as part of Thailand’s measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, known as Omicron.

The eight countries include Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Although travelers from these countries were previously granted permission to enter Thailand through the Thailand Pass system, all permissions will expire from 1 December 2021.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on 27 November 2021 notified all airlines worldwide about the entry ban and other travel restrictions imposed by the Thai government.

In this notification, if travelers from the eight countries arrive in Thailand from 28 November at 00.01 hr to 30 November at 23.59 hr, a 14-day quarantine is required immediately,…