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What are the life insurance requirements for staying in Thailand after marrying a Thai national?
Thai visa requirementsHealth insuranceLife insuranceMarriage visaNON-O visaExtension of stay in ThailandCOVID-19 insurance requirements
Oct 11, 2021
5 years ago
Andrew *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m planning to come over to Thailand from Scotland in December to Marry my Thai Fiancé and setup life to stay in Thailand. Can someone please advise what is the requirement for life insurance, do I need it for visas to stay in Thailand, can I buy it in the UK but will Thai government accept it if required?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post seeks guidance on life insurance requirements for a Scottish expat planning to marry his Thai fiancé and settle in Thailand. Various comments clarify that life insurance is not a requirement for visas in Thailand, but health insurance is crucial, especially for COVID-19 coverage. It is suggested that the individual starts with a NON-O visa and that some have had success using local Thai insurance companies. Additionally, some recommend considering an extension based on retirement as an easier alternative to the marriage visa process.
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Jeffrey ************
There is no requirement for life insurance. Health insurance is another matter.
Kool *******
If your fiancee said you need life insurance be very careful, as it is NOT a requirement for anything.
Paul *******
@Kool ******
no she did notReply to
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Paul *******
Extension of stay based on retirement? Is this something any agency can do once I arrive?
Philip **********
Marriage visa is a pain in the butt. Come here and apply for an extension of stay based on retirement. It’s a hell of a lot easier. It took me 45 minutes. Look at the requirements for a marriage visa and you will see.
Ashley ********
@Philip *********
which office was that incidentally ?? Philip **********
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Kohn Kaen Ashley ********
Philip **********
@Ashley *******
I used the income verification method. I received an affidavit from the Canadian Embassy. Many countries don’t issue them. Now I’m wondering if immigration has stopped using that method and only using bank statements.Reply to
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Jonas *************
There's no requirement for life insurance.bRequirements is on health or medical insurance, especially for cover of COVID.
M.J. *******
You can apply for one year marriage visa..although first you need an none O type visa first..I have also done it..but I used an agency in BKK..if you need any further info just pm me,I will be happy to help..also use a Thai company for my insurance
Pascalis **********
@M.J. ******
...and you need A LOT OF MONEY M.J. *******
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all depends and what you intemperate as a lot of money..Reply to
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Paul *******
Sorry Greg , who is they? For the visa agent service re long stay as mentioned. I couldn't see it it unless you meant AXA and they looked like insurance only?
M.J. *******
@Paul ******
no not AXA I use Tune insurance plcReply to
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Paul *******
@M.J. ******
hi there. Could you advise me on the Thai agencies that you recommend and including the insurance. M.J. *******
@Paul ******
when you arrive in Thailand you need to apply for an none O visa..then alert you can apply for one year marriage visa..no documents required and and personal bank details..they will arrange all for you..they are very effective fast and reliable..of course the charge a fee but its not so expensive..and saves a whole lot os headache Paul *******
@M.J. ******
that sounds great. Essentially I've traveled to Thailand 3 times and I have a lady there. I want to stay for a year at most before i decide on if this suits me. M.J. *******
@Paul ******
well good luck,where are you planning to live ? I mean what province Reply to
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@Paul ******
tune insurance plcM.J. *******
And the insurance i use is with Tune insurance also based in BKK
M.J. *******
@Paul ******
ok the agency is Thai visa Centre in BKK you can find them here in fb..Paul *******
@M.J. ******
nice. cheers. M.J. *******
@Paul ******
thai visa Centre can also advise on insurance Reply to
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Chadaporn **************
Congratulations! I just came back from Singapore and purchased AXA
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It’s cheaper than Singapore half of it. Reply to
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