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Can I use an international health insurance plan for my Thailand O-A visa?

Jul 21, 2024
2 years ago
Chris ****
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Health Insurance question re: visa requirements. Anyone use an international plan? Specifically an American citizen? This plan then used for visa requirements and accepted? I’d like to have a plan that I can use in Thailand and USA.
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The discussion revolves around the use of health insurance for American citizens applying for the O-A visa in Thailand. It highlights the challenges of using international health insurance policies, particularly those from the U.S., as these often require a certificate that may not be provided by many insurers. While some commenters note that international plans can be suitable for obtaining the initial visa in the U.S., extensions in Thailand typically necessitate policies from approved Thai companies. The conversation also touches on the criteria for different visa types and offers suggestions for finding suitable health insurance options.
Melissa *********
Or do the NonO visa instead of nonOA since O does not require insurance which frees you up to get the insurance you want.
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Mike **********
Depends on Visa type and International EXPAT health insurance plan covering USA is EXPENSIVE and not many companies offer it. PM me. I will give you my USA phone number to discuss with you and help you
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CjandBrigitte **********
Below the approved Medical Insurance companies for O-A visa application.
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Rachel *******
Speak with
@Peter ******
fully qualified financial advisor dealing with health insurance in Thailand.

Has access to 100's of providers so can find you the best cover and prices.

Totally free consultation
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Max *************
Rachel Wands From about 10-12 Thai insurance companies, not 100's.
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Rachel *******
@Max ************
OK has access to all of the approved thai insurers
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Peter *******
@Rachel ******
got to love Facebook 🤣
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@Max ************
OK has access to the whole market so can find you the best cover and deals from the ones that are approved
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Max *************
@Rachel ******
There are not 100's of approved insurance companies in Thailand if we're talking about the O-A Visa.
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Bob **********
I’m pretty sure you need a Thai policy if your talking OA visa with the new visas that were just approved I would look at them
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Max *************
@Bob *********
If we're talking about the O-A visa,then you're wrong. Read my comments and see for yourself.
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Bob **********
@Max ************
And how many OA visas have you had ??
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Max *************
This is the certificate:
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David *******
For the initial visa in your home country then, yes, an international plan is fine - I used one.

For extension of stay for the Non O-A visa in Thailand the policy must be from one of the approved Thai companies only.
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Max *************
@David ******
It doesn't officially has to be only from a Thai insurance company. But it's very difficult to get the foreign insurance certificate stamped and signed.
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Judy *******
Most international polices that I have seen cover you anywhere in the world except the USA
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Melissa *********
@Judy ******
or charge you double to triple the price to add the usa.
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Max *************
You can get a Thai health insurance that will work outside Thailand, but those are normally a bit more expensive. If going for an insurance bought in the US for the O-A Longstay Visa,then it will be more problematic.You'll need a signed and stamped certificate specially designed for health insurances bought abroad for the O-A Visa,which most insurance companies refuses to sign.
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