Can I enter Thailand on a DTV with just comprehensive travel insurance?

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Dec 21, 2024

a month ago

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I am just finalising health insurance for my stay and whilst I wait for this policy to be activated can I enter on the DTV with comprehensive travel insurance? Is it likely they will ask for proof of travel / health insurance upon entering?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You are unlikely to be asked for proof of health or travel insurance upon entering Thailand with a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). While some users recommend having comprehensive travel insurance due to potential high medical costs in Thailand, there is no official requirement for insurance for this visa category, according to various comments in the community.

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Andrew ********

They definitely don’t check for health insurance

a month ago

Sweet *****

They will not ask you for proof of insurance as it’s not a requirement, but for DTV holders Genki is a popular one.

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a month ago

Tabby ***************

AXA Sawasdee is activated under 24 hours, sometimes immediately.

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a month ago

Bob **********

No insurance needed

a month ago

Greg ********

There is not health or travel insurance requirment for the DTV and the majority of visas for Thailand.

a month ago

Richard ******

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Thanks

@Gr**

🙏

a month ago

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Richard ******

Anonymous ******************

Unlikely to be checked, but as others have said, it’s always better to have good insurance in Thailand. Accidents can happen quickly, and hospitals will ensure they charge you heavily. They are very thorough in checking that you have the right coverage before providing treatment, due to past instances of abuse.

a month ago

Richard ******

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Thanks Anonymous participant 573 AXA policy active in the next 24 hours if all goes well!

a month ago

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@Richard *****

Great. Don’t leave your home until then! 😜

a month ago

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Christopher ********

You better take travel insurance to Thailand because I didn’t have it when I end up in the ICU and they almost pulled the plug on me. You don’t have a right to healthcare there.

a month ago

Richard ******

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Very close to activating a health insurance policy with AXA

@Chris******

cheers for your advice!

a month ago

Christopher ********

@Richard *****

I mean, you can get something like Genki or safety wing and it’ll cover it

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