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How can I obtain a TRICARE insurance letter indicating a minimum of $50K coverage for visa purposes?
TRICARE InsuranceVisa RequirementsThailand Long Term Residency VisaHealthcare CoverageInsurance DocumentationMilitary Insurance
Jan 16, 2026
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SunnyPea********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone used a TRICARE insurance letter to prove that they have a minimum of $50K of insurance coverage worldwide? If so, how did you get it? I received a letter stating that I was covered, but it does not have a minimum amount. Thank You
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The inquiry is about obtaining a TRICARE insurance letter that explicitly documents $50,000 in coverage for visa purposes, specifically for the Wealthy Pensioner Long-Term Residency (LTR) Visa in Thailand. Several commenters provided guidance on the necessary documentation, including contacting TRICARE for two specific types of letters: one confirming health coverage and another detailing what TRICARE covers abroad. There are mentions of changes in TRICARE policies regarding the inclusion of specific dollar amounts in their letters, and alternative suggestions for obtaining appropriate insurance that meets visa requirements.
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Jim ********
You will need two Tricare letters for BOI
- Proof of coverage: Log in to https://
milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/. Click on the "Obtain proof of health coverage" button. Click the tab "Proof of Coverage." Click your name and the button to generate the letter.
- Document showing what Tricare covers. Send email to
- Proof of coverage: Log in to https://
milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/. Click on the "Obtain proof of health coverage" button. Click the tab "Proof of Coverage." Click your name and the button to generate the letter.
- Document showing what Tricare covers. Send email to
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. Tell them you are applying for a visa abroad and need a letter documenting Tricare coverage abroad. Only takes a few days for them to respond with a letter.SunnyPea********
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Thank You!!!Reply to
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Andy *******
You need to talk with BOI, the military/Tricare Ins. letter no longer puts a dollar amount so that may not be an option anymore
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ORIGINAL POSTERAs a U.S. citizen, I can arrive to the airport in Thailand and enter the country on a 60 day tourist VISA by just using my passport and the Thai entry card, correct?
Andy *******
SunnyPeacock4338 correct, Visa exempt entry, as long as you haven't done it too many times in the past
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okay great! The last time I was there was in 2016.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERI emailed them a couple of hours ago. I’m definitely praying they provide numbers and if not, at least the LTR is approved without it.
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SunnyPeacock4338 they might accept it without numbers since they are familiar with the rest of us ex-military
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mine they refused, recently
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did you receive approval based on that letter and the VA TRICARE Letter of Eligibility?Andy *******
SunnyPeacock4338 long story we'll have to talk offline one day
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you have to e-mail DHA asking for a letter showing what Tricare covers to ******************************************
. Tell them you are applying for a visa abroad and need a letter documenting Tricare coverage abroad. Only takes a few days for them to respond with a letter.Andy *******
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not any more, no #'sJim ********
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strange my letter has the amount showing.SunnyPea********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jim *******
was it recently that you received your letter that shows numbers?Jim ********
SunnyPeacock4338 Jun 2025
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thank you so very much for the information! I need to find one that they recommend because they didn’t provide any suggestions.Andy *******
SunnyPeacock4338 talk with the major ones and mention the LTR Visa. AXA, Allianz, Luma, etc.,
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great, will do. Thanks again.Reply to
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BOI is for investing, correct? It appears that if I can’t show the dollar amount for insurance, the requirement would be that I have $100K invested for no less than 12 months at the time of application. The application has been submitted, they requested an update for insurance.Bob **********
SunnyPeacock4338 $80,000 passive income or $40,000 and $250,000 in investment in Thailand
Andy *******
SunnyPeacock4338 for a couple of years Tricare was relaxing the rules and putting in a dollar amount but they went back to their old ways
Andy *******
SunnyPeacock4338 You can still buy a policy From their recommended providers And once you have proof it's purchased they'll accept it
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SunnyPeacock4338 Boi owns the LTR visa and they run the program and I think the two options for insurance are to buy a policy that satisfies them or have so much in the bank as you stated for a period of time
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For what purpose?
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it’s a requirement for Wealthy Pensioner LTR VISA.Brandon ************
SunnyPeacock4338 I've seen people report success with this, but I do not recall how they did it. Did you search the group for LTR? There's also a very long LTR thread on ASN.
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83-ltr-visa-is-now-available-for-long-term-residency/page/169Garrett ***********
SunnyPeacock4338 Should add that to your post
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