Thinking of hopping on the next flight to Thailand? The Phuket sandbox will let you do just that. The new scheme that lets travellers visit the popular tropical hot spot quarantine-free is the kingdom's next hope for a tourism revival. But what do visitors need to do prior and during your trip to the sunny island? Here's everything you need to know.
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Air fares from Singapore to Phuket range around $200 to $300. You will also need to purchase travel insurance with coverage of at least S$135,000. According to the Thai Embassy, the COVID-19 insurance may be provided by an international insurance provider or by Thailand-based insurance providers, which includes AXA Thailand. For a 30-day coverage, the insurance starts at s$113.39. There is also the cost of numerous Covid-19 tests, including pre-paid tests to be taken in Phuket. One PCR swab test on Klook by a medical group in Singapore starts from $167. The cost of three Covid-19 tests in Phuket is around S$336.
All visitors entering Phuket must:
- receive two doses of WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days before travel
- produce a negative RT-PCR test taken 72 hours before departure and in Phuket
- have a Covid-19 insurance worth US$100,000
- obtain a certificate of entry
- stay in a SHA+ accredited hotel in Phuket for 14 days before travelling to other parts of Thailand
How much does a trip to Phuket cost?
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Air fares from Singapore to Phuket range around $200 to $300. You will also need to purchase travel insurance with coverage of at least S$135,000. According to the Thai Embassy, the COVID-19 insurance may be provided by an international insurance provider or by Thailand-based insurance providers, which includes AXA Thailand. For a 30-day coverage, the insurance starts at s$113.39. There is also the cost of numerous Covid-19 tests, including pre-paid tests to be taken in Phuket. One PCR swab test on Klook by a medical group in Singapore starts from $167. The cost of three Covid-19 tests in Phuket is around S$336.
