Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).
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Emirates Airline has been granted permission to operate Dubai-Bangkok flights starting from 1 September 2020. This latest development enables non-Thai nationals in Sri Lanka and Maldives who are eligible to enter Thailand according to the Notification on Conditions for Aircraft Permission to Enter Thailand (No.2) (https://www.caat.or.th/en/archives/51895) to travel to Thailand with Emirate Airline via Dubai.
In this regard, the Embassy would like to state the guideline for obtaining a Certificate of Entry for those non-Thai nationals who intend to travel to Thailand with Emirates Airline as follows:
1. Register a request to travel to Thailand at the link below *at least 5 working days before the date of departure*.
– Non-Thai nationals in Sri Lanka
https://forms.gle/AFUfdoNsRoTmTmS5A
– Non-Thai Nationals in Maldives
https://forms.gle/mFHSBCx1t6DkwqBeA
2. Submit the following documents to email royalthaiembassyincolombocoe@gmail.com
2.1 Copy of passport
2.2 Copy of a Thai visa (**all non-Thai national must have a valid visa or an entry permit to travel back to Thailand** to apply for visa please visit http://www.thaiembassy.org/colombo/en/services)
2.3 Declaration Form (attached below) duly completed and signed
2.4 Plane Ticket (purchase directly with the airline)
2.5 Insurance Policy that cover COVD-19, has at least 100,000 USD coverage, and cover the entire period of stay in Thailand
2.6 Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) booking confirmation
2.7 Evidence supporting your eligibility to travel to Thailand, for example work permit, marriage certificate, resident permit, etc…
3. The embassy will issue a certificate of entry for you 24 – 48 hours before departure time provided that all the required documents are submitted.
4. Obtain COVID-Free Certificate with PCR Test result and fit to fly medical certificate. Both medical certificates must not be issued more 72 hours prior to the date of departure. Non-Thai nationals may obtain the above medical certificates at any medical facilities that has the COVID testing equipment.
5. Documents necessary for traveling include
5.1 Passport
5.2 Valid Thai visa/entry permit
5.3 Plane ticket
5.4 Certificate of Entry (COE)
5.5 Insurance Policy
5.6 COVID-free Certificate
5.7 Fit to fly certificate
5.8 ASQ Booking confirmation
6. For more information, email royalthaiembassyincolombo@gmail.com or call +94 773070747 and +94 773070748.