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Can I extend my health insurance while already in Thailand for a visa extension?
visa extensioninsurance in ThailandLuma insuranceAXA insuranceTrue Traveller insuranceThailand health insuranceexpat insuranceCOVID-19 insurance requirements
Jan 15, 2022
4 years ago
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTERSorry if it had been asked before.
I cant find it.
I got luma insurance for 2 months.
But iam extending my visa for 30 day.
I would like to extend my insurance.
My broker said thats no problem.
But you have to say that you coming from your country.
But iam in thailand already.
So iam afraid that when i need this insurance they dont pay becouse of this.
Does somebody know an insurance wich you can take already in thailand?
Thank you
I cant find it.
I got luma insurance for 2 months.
But iam extending my visa for 30 day.
I would like to extend my insurance.
My broker said thats no problem.
But you have to say that you coming from your country.
But iam in thailand already.
So iam afraid that when i need this insurance they dont pay becouse of this.
Does somebody know an insurance wich you can take already in thailand?
Thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat in Thailand is seeking advice on extending health insurance (Luma) while already in the country for a 30-day visa extension. They're concerned about potential issues with claims, as their broker indicated that insurance might only be issued for those coming from their home country. Several commenters provided insights, suggesting that it is indeed possible to extend insurance plans like AXA while in Thailand, and one user recommended True Traveller as a suitable alternative. Others shared personal experiences confirming that they have successfully extended their policies while in Thailand.
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Terary **********
Is it require to extend insurance if extending visa/stay?
Ronald *********
@Terary *********
I read a reply a while back, saying it was not a requirement.But I feel better insured in these COVID days, although I hope I don't need to use it.
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Jo ****
Did the same. No problem.
Gordon *********
@Jo ***
but did you try to make a cliamJo ****
@Gordon ********
. No. I hope I never have to.Gordon *********
@Jo ***
l think that's what he's worried aboutReply to
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John *****
Yes..u can extend your policy before it ends.
Ronald *********
I extended my AXA insurance in Thailand, to cover my 30 day extension, no problem.
Sam ******
@Ronald ********
can you extend via website? Or go to agent?Ronald *********
Sam Aung
I went to immigration office in Nakhonrachasima, never used either web or agent.
I don't know the answer to your question.
I went to immigration office in Nakhonrachasima, never used either web or agent.
I don't know the answer to your question.
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Vinegar *****
I had a similar problem. I went with True Traveller. Already travelling is ok for uk & eu nationals. They're backed by AXA & get excellent reviews on trustpilot. I took out policy when in Vietnam & it was accepted by ThaiPass.
Vinegar *****
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Bobby ********
Contact Arawan Namak. She'll advise on a policy to suit you
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI just checked axa.
You have to confirm your not in thailand at the moment.
You have to confirm your not in thailand at the moment.
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
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Peter *********
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Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan you extend with axa while in the country?
Lisa ********************
@Pe***
I'm sorry I don't understand what your problem is. Speak to the insurance company or your broker.Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTERLisa Missdoom Molyneux i did.
Thank you
Thank you
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Lisa ********************
@Peter ********
yes, if policy not expiredPeter *********
ORIGINAL POSTERPeter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lisa *******************
i have luma policyLisa ********************
@Peter ********
can also extend if not expiredPeter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lisa *******************
yes but have to fill in your not in thailand.So iam afraid when i need it they wont pay.
Becouse you didnt spoke the truth.
Lisa ********************
@Peter ********
of course you have to be in Thailand. Why would you extend a policy outside Thailand ? Just get new policy. Only valid from arrival date.Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lisa *******************
youll have to confirm your not in thailand to get it.Thats my whole point.
Lisa ********************
@Peter ********
I'm confused now. I bought my policy through a broker. And could extend my policy IN Thailand through her.Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lisa *******************
yes me toReply to
Peter *********
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