Answered5 years ago

Do I need a health insurance certificate when returning to Thailand with a NON-O visa?

NON-O Visa Health Insurance Retired Expat Thailand Entry Requirements Thailand Pass Reentry Permit

Dirk *******

asked Feb 2, 2022

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Dirk, 77 years, retired Belgian National, residing in Bangkok since many years.

I just came into this group and hope to enjoy the membership.

Allow me please to draw on your travel experiences and the conditions to fulfil when returning to Thailand after having passed some time abroad.

More precisely, does anyone know if, as a retired resident with a non-immigrant O visa, I have to present a health insurance certificate mentioning a minimum amount coverage on arrival at the airport?

I thank you in advance for the help and advice you would send me. 

Cheers,

Dirk

Answer summary

Dirk, a 77-year-old retired Belgian residing in Bangkok, inquired about the need for health insurance when returning to Thailand with a non-immigrant O visa after spending time abroad. Responses clarified that while health insurance is not needed for the visa or its extension, it is required for the Thailand Pass, which is essential for entry due to COVID-19 measures. Additional advice was offered regarding the requirement of a reentry permit for traveling back to Thailand.

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James ********

Are you now outside of Thailand?

I believe you are from your post...

But...

Do you now have a reentry permit in your passport?

5 years ago

Dirk *******

Thank you!❤

5 years ago

Robert *******

There is no health insurance needed for the visa or the extension of stay. BUT there is an insurance needed for the Thailand pass, which is a different document, now needed to enter Thailand due to covid.

5 years ago

Kurt ********

@Robert ******

would you know the time period required for this covid insurance. Would it need to be for the duration if your extension?

5 years ago

Robert *******

@Kurt *******

For the Thailand pass the lenght of insurance is needed for the time you get stamped into Thailand.

If you have a re-entry permit, it is the date mentioned as valid until in the re-entry permit or the date as permitted up to

5 years ago

Dirk *******

@Robert ******

thank you very much Robert. That’s useful information

Kurt ********

thanks

Dirk *******

Thank you very much Robert