Can I extend my STV visa in Bangkok with a non-Thai health insurance?

STV Visa Health Insurance Visa Extension Thai Immigration Bangkok Immigration Office Immigration Requirements

Nov 15, 2021

3 years ago

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Hi, 

I would like to extend my STV visa in Bangkok. Anyone knows which immigration service accept other health insurances than thai health insurances? 

I heard that some does not accept non thaï insurances for this type of extension.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking information on whether non-Thai health insurance can be accepted for extending an STV visa in Bangkok. Comments suggest that Thai health insurance is generally required for the STV visa extension, particularly at the Chaengwattana immigration office.

James ********

Why didn't you buy the correct term of insurance for your 9 month STV visa before you came to Thailand?

This question often arises and even in Bangkok immigration they have denied the extension.

3 years ago

James ********

Did you ask your current insurer to extend the policy?

3 years ago

Ellie *******

For STV entry holders, it is difficult to shop around the immigration office since proof of paid/contracted accommodation for the period of your extension and current address TM30 is among the requirements...

Chaengwattana is the only immigration office in Bangkok you can go to apply for your extension. Check with CW for detailed requirements.

3 years ago

Géraldine ********

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@Ellie ******

thank you very much! I already have all the papers and the rend of my condo, just the insurance is missing and I wanted to know if I can choose the one I want before taking it. I will try to call them tomorrow morning. I already sent a message with the Facebook contact Benjamin gave me but no answer yet.

3 years ago

James ********

@Géraldine *******

the insurance must meet the dual insurance requirements of the STV visa. You cannot just pick something cheap on the internet

3 years ago

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James ********

Ellie *******

this is the grab from the Bangkok immigration site. I'm not sure how accurate or current this is, so just as an additional reference. You definitely need to check with CW.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

Benjamin ******

I understand you need Thai health insurance to get the 90 day extension of stay based on STV. Bangkok Immigration does have a Facebook Page, you may be able to ask them at

@https://web.facebook.com/Bangkok-Immigration-กองบ**************************************************

3 years ago

Géraldine ********

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@Benjamin *****

I will contact them thank you!

If someone was in this case also to change insurance provider please let me know:)

3 years ago

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