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GMS Flash Alert Summary: Thailand Resumes Visa and COE Issuance for Certain Travelers

Core Content

This GMS Flash Alert provides information on the resumption of visa and Certificate of Entry (COE) issuance in Thailand for specific categories of travelers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, starting from the third week of August 2021. The Thai government has resumed processing applications for individuals who fall under exceptional cases, allowing them to enter the country under certain conditions.

Main Points

• Resumption of Services: Starting from the third week of August 2021, the Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan began accepting visa and COE applications for specific categories of travelers.
• Eligible Travelers:
  • Thai nationals.
  • Diplomats with work-related reasons in Thailand and their family members.
  • Businesspersons, experts, investors with valid visas or work permits, or those invited by Thai governmental agencies.
  • Non-Thai nationals whose family members are residing in Thailand with proof of residency (certificate of residency and permit for temporary stay, longer than 90 days).
  • Spouses, children, and parents of Thai nationals traveling together or returning to Thailand.
• Case-by-Case Assessment: Applications will be evaluated individually, and the necessity and urgency of travel must be demonstrated.
• Processing Details: The procedures and processing times vary depending on the location of the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate.
• Quarantine Requirement: All individuals arriving in Thailand must undergo a 14-day quarantine in an Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facility, a designated hotel quarantine.

Key Information

• Background: On 1 May 2021, Thailand suspended visa and COE issuance for travelers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
• Importance for Employers: This resumption offers relief to employers with employees stranded in these countries, enabling them to re-establish work arrangements.
• Recommendation: KPMG advises qualifying individuals to contact the relevant Thai Embassy or Consulate to obtain detailed information and prepare necessary documents for approval.
• Contact Information:
  • Lynn Tastan, Partner: Tel. +66 2 677 2477 | Email: ltastan@kpmg.co.th
  • Tanittha Cha-Um, Associate Director: Tel. +66 2 677 2466 | Email: thanittha@kpmg.co.th
  • Wanpratueng Ramgomut, Associate Director: Tel. +66 2 677 2565 | Email: wanpratueng@kpmg.co.th

Additional Notes

• The KPMG International member firm in the United States does not provide immigration or labor law services. However, KPMG Law LLP in Canada can assist with U.S. immigration matters.
• The information in this alert is provided by the KPMG International member firm in Thailand.
• The KPMG name and logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International.
• KPMG is a global organization operating in 147 countries and territories with over 219,000 employees worldwide.

Disclaimer

All rights reserved. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers are encouraged to consult the relevant Thai Embassy or Consulate for the most accurate and up-to-date information.