Do I have to use the Thai Consulate's COVID insurance for entry to Thailand or can I use insurance from another company?

COVID-19 Insurance Thailand Immigration Visa Requirements Foreign Insurance Acceptance Health Coverage for Visa Insurance Companies in Thailand

May 23, 2022

3 years ago

Khyle ****

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Hi. Do i have use [members only]/ for covid insurance upon entering Thailand or can I use another? There's a company here in Vietnam  that says theirs covers it, it's a big company,  but i dunno if thai immigration would accept it. TIA.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You do not have to exclusively use the COVID insurance from the Thai Consulate's website to enter Thailand. It's acceptable to use insurance from other companies as long as it meets certain requirements. The insurance must specifically provide at least $10,000 coverage for COVID-19 and a certificate stating this coverage, as well as proof of COVID vaccinations. However, it is advisable to choose insurance from a Thai company for smoother acceptance by immigration authorities.

Mark ************

Has to be a 'Thai' Company with U$10.000 Health cover with "Covid-cover" certificate (need proof of covid jabs)... MHF Wrlife

3 years ago

Mark ************

Hello... "Preferred" is the word they use.... Equal or approved... MHF

3 years ago

Keith ******

@Mark ***********

does not have to be a Thai company

I got mine in Aus and got accepted fine

3 years ago

Khyle ****

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@Mark ***********

so if I use a vietnamese one, andthey change it to english or what not, then they will reject it? :/

3 years ago

Khyle ****

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I felt confused by contrasting answers so I just rang the thai embassy here and they said you were right. I would've done that the other day, but usually they never answer the phone here. Also, they said the Thai embassy can't approve entry at the moment. It has to go through CDC Thailand (Center for Disease Control prevention).

But thanks for the input guys. The policy just changes a lot.

3 years ago

Dimitri ********

@Khyle ***

He is not right saying this. I know people also enter without a Thai insurance. Most important is that the insurance clearly mentions Covid and the amount you are covered for.

3 years ago

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Dimitri ********

Jason ********

You don't have to use the ones on the Thai pass site. Just make sure they're going to provide you with a document that clearly states $10k+ covid coverage.

3 years ago

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Jason ********

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