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Thailand Long-stay Visa Insurance
In 2018, Thailand’s medical hub committee launched a new plan that requires newly arrived long-stay immigrants to purchase private health insurance for the duration of their stay. The aim of this new measure is to make sure that foreigners can have their medical bills covered in case of an accident, which leaves them needing medical intervention.
Since it is a mandatory requirement that may affect your stay in the Land of Smiles, it is advisable to seek assistance from an established insurance brokerage like Pacific Prime. Get a free price comparison from us today!
What is long-stay visa insurance?
Under the new requirements introduced by The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), all retirees aged over 50 (as well as their spouse and dependent children) must secure compliant international health insurance, or adequate private Thai health insurance from authorized insurance companies only, before their long-term visa can be granted when applying or renewing.
What are the insurance requirements for long-stay visa in Thailand?
Below are the minimum coverages for long-stay visas:
- Outpatient treatment must cover at least THB ฿40,000
- Inpatient treatment must cover at least THB ฿400,000
Additionally, the MOPH has also set the following requirements:
- The mandatory policy must be either a compliant international health insurance plan that meets the requirements, or a Thai health insurance plan from authorized insurance companies (Navakij Insurance Public Company Limited, Pacific Cross Health Insurance Public Company Limited, Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited, AXA Insurance Public Company Limited, Thaivivat Insurance Public Company Limited, and Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited).
- Each visa applicant (including spouse and children) must have their own health insurance certificate, which they will need to present during the visa application process.
- Each visa applicant (including spouse and children) must ensure that they are covered by their compliant Thai health insurance plan throughout the entire granted period of their long-stay visa. Those who fail to meet this requirement will risk having their granted visas withdrawn.
Key things to note about long-stay visa insurance in Thailand
Here are a few things you should take note of when getting long-stay visa insurance in Thailand:
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