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What are the insurance requirements for extending an OA visa from within Thailand?

Aug 7, 2022
3 years ago
Robbie *******
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Can anyone advise what value of insurance which is currently required to extend OA visa from within Thailand? ( Chiang Mai).

Does the insurance have to be from an approved Thai list or will an internationally sourced (UK) policy be accepted?

If an international policy is acceptable is their a requirement for the policy to be pre- approved by immigration or subject to any other Gov / Immigration approvals ? TIA.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To extend an OA visa from within Thailand, it is generally required to have insurance from a Thai company with a minimum coverage of 3 million Thai Baht. The acceptance of internationally sourced insurance policies, such as those from the UK, may not be effective unless specifically pre-approved by Thai immigration.
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Paul **********
As far as I'm aware it has to be Thai company with 3 million cover
Dave *********
@Paul *********
Doesn't the change to Bt3m take affect from 1st of September with visa extensions before that date being under the old rules?
Paul **********
@Dave ********
I believe it changed in 2021, but not 100% sure
Paul **********
3 million baht
Robbie *******
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Mark ************
we can help you with the cover & Covid certificate for Thai Immigration ... MHF Wrlife
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