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Can I use my own travel insurance for Thailand visa requirements along with Covid insurance?

Nov 25, 2020
5 years ago
Tony *********
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Quick question

With the health insurance on top of covid insurance

Can I just go with my own travel insurance I organise in my own country or does it have to be from Thailnd

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The user inquires whether they can use their own travel insurance organized in their home country, in addition to Covid insurance, for visa purposes in Thailand. Responses clarify that any insurance policy from abroad is acceptable as long as the coverage is confirmed for Thailand, except for the Non-OA visa which requires insurance from approved Thai companies.
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Garrett ***********
You can have any insurance policy issued in any country, but the letter from the insurance company you provide must specifically state that you are covered in Thailand.

Only the Non-OA visa requires an insurance policy issued by one of the approved long stay Thai companies.
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David ********
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I am going for
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weeks on the rump end of my retirement visa do you know if I can use an English company for this or must I use a Thai one ?
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Garrett ***********
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As long as you're covered in Thailand that's all that matters. The letter you submit for your COE from the insurance company must state you're covered in Thailand.
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David ********
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many thanks
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Michael ********
Which visa ?
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Tony *********
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Michael ********
@Tony ********
Any country then just has to cover the covid requirement
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Tony *********
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@Michael *******
yes all the thai ones are for yearly premium
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Tony *********
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@Michael *******
yes I have this covid insurance in mind but when I put all my details in and press purchase it comes up saying I need health insurance
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Michael ********
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No there is a lady
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doing a monthly one as well.
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