Do I need Thai General Insurance Association insurance for a tourist visa application?

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December 7, 2021

3 years ago

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Hello everyone! Has anyone had any experience using thai general insurance association insurance to apply for a tourist visa? 

I can't find their policy anywhere online, I would greatly appreciate any information!

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The user inquired about the necessity of Thai General Insurance Association insurance for applying for a tourist visa. Comments indicate that a tourist visa does not require insurance, and one commenter provided a link to an insurance policy specific to COVID-19, which may not be applicable for general tourist visa insurance needs.

James ********

This is the Thailand insurers group sponsored COVID ONLY policy...

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3 years ago

Tracey *******

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@James *******

did you use this insurance? what was your experience with them?

3 years ago

James ********

@Tracey ******

have not used them. Its designed primarily for those unable to get health insurance which includes COVID coverage due to applicants age...as its issued thru ages 99.

Most insurers stop offering insurance at either 70, 75 or 80.

With premiums costly.

I have recommended it for those ages 75+.

3 years ago

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James ********

Brandon ************

Tourist Visa does not require any insurance

3 years ago

James ********

@Brandon ***********

the Thailand Pass does.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@James *******

apparently some countries added it to the TR visa application too which is news to me.

3 years ago

James ********

@Brandon ***********

its possible as we have seen varied insurance requirements being applied by Thai Embassy's and Consulates worldwide.

3 years ago

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James ********

Olivier *********

@Brandon ***********

Whatever, insurance is MANDATORY for the Thailand Pass anyway!

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Brandon ***********

what?

3 years ago

Tracey *******

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@Brandon ***********

where'd you see that? This is from my Thai embassy website

3 years ago

Tracey *******

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i see must be different for different embassies. what insurance did you end up using?

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Tracey ******

weird. I didn't know they added that. Why would they check it twice for both your visa and your Thailand Pass? But every embassy can pretty much make whatever rules they want

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Brandon ***********

they did not ask me to show proof of insurance when I did my visa application

3 years ago

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Steve ********

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