As I understand it, Elite visa holders do not require the long stay 400,000b health insurance policy that holders of O & OA visa require.
As I also understand, as of 19/10/21 the amount of cover required for long stay visas has increased from 400,000b to 3,000,000b.
The increase in price of this new requirement is dependent on individual circumstances, but it is likely to be very substantial in line with the cover increase..
Can someone confirm that the Elite visa has/not the requirement for compulsory health cover ? (Please keep advise about the usefulness of insurance to yourself)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus is that Elite visa holders do not require the long-stay health insurance that is mandatory for O and OA visa holders. Effective from October 19, 2021, the insurance coverage required for OA visas increased from 400,000 THB to 3,000,000 THB. While Elite visa holders are subject to 90-day reporting, they are not bound by minimum insurance requirements, making the Elite visa an attractive option for expats in Thailand.
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