Answered4 years ago
Is travel insurance required to enter Thailand?
Do you still require insurance to enter Thailand.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Answer summary
Travel insurance is generally not a mandatory requirement for entering Thailand, particularly for tourist visas and multiple visa types. However, it is strongly recommended for personal safety and risk management. For certain visas like the OA and OX visas, insurance is required. Individual embassies may have specific insurance requirements for non-O visas. While travelers can enter Thailand without insurance, it is considered wise to have coverage to avoid potential financial burdens in case of emergencies.
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John *********
So no insurance needed now. Nice.
What about entry requirements, is it test and go or back to normal?
What about entry requirements, is it test and go or back to normal?
Twiggy ******
@Jo**
, nothing is needed, just like before. No test. No vax certificate at all.John *********
@Twiggy *****
sweet, back to Thailand it is
Jennifer **************
Why would you travel without it?
Thailand ***************
No, you don't need it since September.
Francesco **********
even if not compulsory, would u really travel without insurance????
Steve **********
No
Marianne ********
As a tourist, no. But why would you travel anywhere without one?
David ********
@Marianne *******
As a general reply to all those who answered the question like this.- None of our business
- Some people (like myself before I retired) had insurance through the company I worked for, but it would likely not have qualified as being 'insurance' recognized by Thai immigration Although it would have covered me for any issues I may have had and paid for me to return to Canada, dead or alive.
- I assume there are other types of legitimate insurance that would cover you if you needed medical service in Thailand but not be recognized as 'insurance' as required by Thai immigration ... for example, in some cases, my Canadian/Ontario health services would reimburse me to certain levels if I needed emergency medical service outside of Canada.
Martin *********
NO
Ginette *****************
Nee nee nee
Kuan ******
Nope unless u are going for some dangerous sport like renting n driving a motorcycle 🤣
So ********
First, you get an insurance because you want to cover yourself in case of an accident that would cost you a fortune in hospital, not because the Thai goverment asked you to.
Second, just be aware that most insurances will probably not cover you for the hospital bill of a motorbike accident if you don’t hold the right driving license (A1 in UK) or if you were not wearing your helmet even tho you have the license.
Second, just be aware that most insurances will probably not cover you for the hospital bill of a motorbike accident if you don’t hold the right driving license (A1 in UK) or if you were not wearing your helmet even tho you have the license.
Tulip ********
Billy 'Iron man' Brown, is of course, as he is constantly telling us, invulnerable.
Luc ************
Never go on holiday without travel insurance..
Oriano ******
Se , ti piace il rischio non farla , se ti va bene risparmi 500 euro , se va male ne spendi 10.000 di euro !!
David ******
I got the Luma Asean Pass I think for about $300 usd for 3 months on tourist visa. Not sure if any good because never had to use it. Next trip I will be applying for retirement visa and I will get longer term insurance for major medical and repatriation mainly. Not worried about minor stuff. Anyone on here actually ever filed a claim that paid? All kinds of people try to sell insurance but the company only any good if they pay. Anybody had good luck with claims?
Dieter *********
No not as a tourist
Филипп **********
No
Jeroen ***********
If you smart you have insurance
Marc ********
No
Patrick ********
Here now on 30 day. No wasn't asked
Ken ***********
No, you don’t need one but it will be better if you get one travel insurance, it won’t cost you much. You won’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, just to play safe.
Dazza ******
🤦♂️👩🦯
Dennis ********
no insurance .. when you get here you will see they expect you to have mask like 2 years ago
Dennis ********
I did not say there was a mandate ' I said every place you go everyone is wearing a mask. any store. bus. park. toilet . It will take you back to years ago ...
Terry ********
Dennis Phelps that’s not true. There is no mask mandate.
Wayne *********
To answer entering visa exempt, NO insurance is not compulsory anymore but travel insurance is certainly recommended
Puja ********
It’s not mandatory but honestly get it ; I know of a recent case where the tourist required hospitalisation and it became overtly expensive.
Bob ********
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Ste *******
Up to yooouuu
Charles ********
It's a self-requirement for anyone with an IQ of 50 or higher. If you are below you are exempt.
Terary **********
@Charles *******
I think you have it reversed?Charles ********
@Terary *********
maybe if you a squirrel with inflammation of the testicle you should think about getting insurance...Terary **********
@Charles *******
BAHAHAHHA. I had that problem in France. Your problem is not insurance but where you are putting you dink. I think you validate my point.
David **********
@Charles *******
must be a fear Monger or an insurance salesmanCharles ********
@David *********
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@Charles *******
keep spreading your fear
Jeffrey *******
@Charles *******
Spot On!!!!Michael ********
Always best to get dont want to get stuck losing your life while friends and family are on gofundme trying to get money.
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Carlos *********
Is this a real article in the editor doesn't do any proofreading or is this just a story? Many misspelled words
Michael ********
@Carlos ********
its WenglishCarlos *********
Good luck getting any insurance at 73 years old!
Kev **********
@Michael *******
can’t always count on insurance they always Look for a way out and in Thailand theyUsually request money first 🤣🤣🤣 I think that’s their top
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Ken ********
@Kev *********
i know a few who've had insurance and the insurance company have made an excuse not to pay. Its a complete minefield trying to find an insurance company which will pay out at all, especially with existing illnesses
Michael ********
@Kev *********
you always have to read the fine print (motorcycles, diving pre exisiting conditions) and make sure you get one suitable for you.Kev **********
@Michael *******
correct but age is an issue for some still 🤷🏻♂️ don’t have it pay consequencesMichael ********
@Kev *********
i have had to use insurance for work many a time in many different countries never a problem, you get what you pay for.This include repatriating people
Kev **********
@Michael *******
and cross your fingers u don’t need it
Diedy **********
Ofcourse
Jon *****
@Diedy *********
Of course notDiedy **********
@Jon ****
why wouldn't you get insurance?Jon *****
@Diedy *********
I am not saying I didn't get insurance. The question was if insurance was required which it is not, for a tourist visa in any case
Phil ********
depending on your singular circumstances, it may or may not be a requirement...
however, it's always a good idea:
YMMV 🙃
however, it's always a good idea:
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YMMV 🙃
Bobby ********
Check the embassy rules where you apply for the visa. For example, many embassies require 3-month insurance for some non-O visas (For example, Australia requires insurance for 90 day non-O retirement visas). Universally, both OA and OX require insurance.
Brandon ************
Only if you are entering with an OA visa. Any other entry and no insurance required.
Henrik ****
@Brandon ***********
, hmm, OX will also, and even O for retirement at most embassies also takes health insurance...Brandon ************
@Henrik ***
it's required to purchase the O at some embassies but not required for entering on it. But you're right about OXHenrik ****
@Brandon ***********
, technically true, but hard to enter on an O visa without getting one. But currently, all O visas take health insurance to get at embassies, but might be a leftover from Covid...Activity
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