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Is health insurance required for the DTV visa application from the US?

Carrie **********
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Hi everyone, I've reached out to the Thai Consulate General in New York and spoke to a live person last month, today the phone extension for visa applications says the mailbox is full, perhaps I'll try later in the day or another day this week when they've had time to clear out the mailbox.. But my question is, if applying for the DTV visa from the States does one need to provide prove of health insurance for the DTV visa application? I have US health insurance, but will be joining my son and granddaughter on a family health insurance plan once I get to Thailand.. My son and granddaughter don't have Thai health insurance in place yet as they are waiting for me to arrive, and my son is not returning to Thailand until 1st week of June.. An AI Google search says, yes, you have to have insurance in place, but that's not really an official answer, so I will follow up and keep trying to reach someone at the Consulate General in NY in the meantime to get the right answer.. I just thought someone here may know if you need to provide proof of health insurance when applying for the DTV visa from the US..

Thank you in advance, everyone, for any input you may have to share.. 🙏🏽🌿
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A user reached out regarding whether health insurance is required when applying for the DTV visa from the United States. Despite experiencing difficulties in contacting the Thai Consulate in New York, the community responses indicate that there is no health insurance requirement for the DTV visa. Users advised checking official Thai visa requirements directly, as online searches may provide unclear information.
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Jeremy ********
Jeremy ********
Yesterday was a Thai holiday…so that was why they were closed
Jo **********
Jo **********
no insurance necessary
Cliff *********
Cliff *********
Again….no
Carrie **********
Carrie **********
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@Cliff ********
, what do mean by, again?
Darren *********
Darren *********
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The new York embassy site links to the DC site for the requirements. Here is the direct link.
Carrie **********
Carrie **********
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@Darren ********
, thank you so much! 😊
Darren *********
Darren *********
There is no insurance requirement for the DTV. Don't trust google to to the Thai visa site and read the requirements.
Carrie **********
Carrie **********
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@Darren ********
, exactly! Thank you so much for your input.. I really really appreciate it!

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