Do I need health insurance for the full duration of my STV visa extension in Thailand?

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Nov 19, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi there just going through the process of applying for a STV visa ( looking to spend 4.5 months over there). If I go to immigration over there will they expect me to have insurance for the full 3 month extension or just for the time I'm in Thailand. Thanks Philip

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you're applying for an STV visa in Thailand, you need health insurance that covers the entire duration of your stay in the country. Although you initially enter on a three-month STV visa, and can extend it for another three months, the insurance must be valid for the full length of your extension. It’s important to have insurance that covers at least 90 days when applying for a visa extension, as any failure to meet this requirement could impact the duration stamped on your extension.

Ellie *******

You need insurance that covers your stay in Thailand. Firstly, you need one covering 90days. When you are applying for an extension with less than 90days insurance, you MIGHT be stamped for a number of days same as your insurance policy.

3 years ago

Gerald ********

you will need insurance to cover the duration of your trip.

3 years ago

Andy *******

You will only need to be insured every day you're in Thailand on an STV, no less, could be more but not necessary (regarding extensions)

3 years ago

Philip *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So if I get a 3 month extension I must have insurance for 3 months even if I only stay 1 month?

3 years ago

Philip *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Arawan Namak is an insurance broker? What's his email? Can I not just book directly with the website?

3 years ago

Andy *******

@Philip ********

I use Luma, Tune, AXA, ACS, with

@Arawan ******

3 years ago

Philip *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

What's this, I didn't know. I'm in UK applying for my STV . What insurance company can I use?

3 years ago

James ********

@Philip ********

please report back...as the STV requires the "dual insurance" as was approved on initial issue ...Staysure does not meet it...

3 years ago

Andy *******

@Benjamin *****

Yes, Jomtien/Chonburi

3 years ago

Philip *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Just applied for it but having problems accepting my insurance. I got a letter from Staysure saying it would cover me. Just sent it to the embassy, see what happens. If not I will use the Thai Tune (Luma).

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Andy *********

And you have an STV? AND which immigration office?

3 years ago

Philip *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Aha ok thanks

3 years ago

Andy *******

@Philip ********

from experience if you're only going to stay one more month they will want to see one month of insurance and will stamp you for one more month, vice 3, on the day you go for the extension

3 years ago

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Andy *******

Benjamin ******

You will enter on a three month STV. This can be extended TWICE in 90 day increments. You will need health insurance to get the 90 day extension of stay based on STV.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

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