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Is Thai healthcare insurance required for extending the STV visa in Thailand?

Special Tourist Visa (STV)STV Extensions Thai Immigration Health Insurance Requirement Visa Regulations

Peter ****************

asked Mar 3, 2022

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Hi, I sent this message a couple of hours ago. It is not published. Did I do something wrong with the upload or was there something wrong in the content ? Thanks !

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Hi all,

A Canadian friend (over 50 and retired) wanted to visit Thailand for about 5 months. After talking together, we decided the STV (Special Tourist Visa) would be okay.

He bought the STV AND passed the Thailand Pass with al Canadian insurances, and is in Thailand now for more than 2 months. Today he went to Korat immigration to get his first (and last) 90-day extension (He only needed about 40 days, but okay). Now the IO told him he needs a Thai healthcare insurance for this extension. (Although insured 'for life', with his Canadian insurance as accepted by the Thailand Pass). 

Is this a rule/requirement indeed ?

If this is, maybe a remark for other people who came in on an STV.....

Then I think many people don't realize this.

Thanks and regards.

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Answer summary

A Canadian expat's friend, who is over 50 and retired, is currently in Thailand on a Special Tourist Visa (STV). After successfully passing the Thailand Pass and staying for over two months, he sought to extend his stay by 90 days. However, the immigration officer informed him that he needs to provide proof of a Thai healthcare insurance policy for the extension, despite having Canadian insurance. The inquiry addresses whether this is indeed a requirement, possibly highlighting a crucial aspect that other STV holders may not be aware of.

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James ********

I have placed the TOPIC: STV EXTENSIONS and STV SPECIAL TOURIST VISA on your post...

CLICK on each..

And ALL posts re the STV VISA will pop up to read.

5 years ago

James ********

Pardon me but I have already answered your question when you first submitted it an hour ago.

I have allowed it this time and will repeat my advice to you...

The only way to know for sure is ask his immigration office.

And as you have already visited the Thai Immigration office...

They have TOLD HIM to BUY a HEALTH INSURANCE policy.

Follow their instruction...

And he will get his STV extension of 90 days. NO insurance = NO extension.

Here was my earlier reply...

"I answered your question...

he must show proof of health insurance for any extension.

You can try using the Canadian policy....

but its doubtful that it will be accepted.

Frankly I am surprised the STV visa was issued with the Canada government policy."

Good Luck...

5 years ago

Peter ****************

Sorry

@Ja***

, now I understand my confusion. In the app it's showing these topics indeed 🙄 I normally use the website and there I don't see these topics. Okay, all clear now. Sry and thanks !!

5 years ago

Peter ****************

Mmm, sorry

@Ja***

but I did not see anything. Think I have some kind of technical issue. I also not understand what you mean with "placed the topic". Is this maybe only available in the Facebook app ? I only use the website. Well, answer is clear. Sorry and thanks !!

5 years ago

James ********

@Peter ***************

look at your.post on Thai visa advice. On your post I have placed 2 TOPICS...CLICK on each one to read all other posts of same topic as yours.

I have placed the TOPIC: STV EXTENSIONS and STV SPECIAL TOURIST VISA on your post...

CLICK on each..

And ALL posts re the STV VISA will pop up to read.

5 years ago