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Is health and life insurance mandatory for Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) holders in Thailand?
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Jan 2, 2026
4 months ago
Enthusiast***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone.
First of all- Happy new Year!
Please share your experience and knowledge regarding health and life insurance.
1. Is it mandatory for DTV?
2. If so, is it better to go with local or international companies?
3. What is the monthly price range for the average healthy person?
Thank you. Have a nice Year
First of all- Happy new Year!
Please share your experience and knowledge regarding health and life insurance.
1. Is it mandatory for DTV?
2. If so, is it better to go with local or international companies?
3. What is the monthly price range for the average healthy person?
Thank you. Have a nice Year
TLDR : Answer Summary
Health insurance is not a mandatory requirement for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, but it is strongly recommended. It is advised to opt for local insurance providers, as they typically have quick operations within Thailand. The cost of insurance can vary based on age and health, generally priced for the average healthy individual.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Not a requirement but adviced. I use safetywing nomad complete
Mick *****
I'm on DTV as digital nomad - health insurance was not a visa requirement, however i still recommend having some coverage. You want to at least make sure they have operations in Thailand so insurance/payment can be confirmed quickly so a local provider is probably best. The policies tend to be age based and increase with age if your older.
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