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What are the visa and travel insurance requirements for visiting Thailand from the USA?
Hey guys I'm planning on visiting Thailand from USA what are my requirements such as visa and travel insurance?
Answer summary
To visit Thailand from the USA, a Travel Pass and a valid passport are necessary. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of $10,000 is required for travelers, covering treatment throughout their stay. It's advisable to check with the Thai Royal Embassy for specific visa requirements, as well as to research insurance providers. There are mentions of possible easing of entry requirements in the future, so staying updated is key.
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Houman *********
OP@Anna *************
thank you very helpfulPacific ********
From June 1st onwards, international transit/transfer (stay in the transit area) passengers must have a health insurance with minimum coverage of 10,000 USD or as prescribed by the government which covers treatment throughout the entire duration of stay in Thailand.
(The insurance policy is not applied to Thai nationals).
(The insurance policy is not applied to Thai nationals).
Jim ******
FFS just Google it!
Paul *********
I just noticed this group is called "Thailand Visa Advice - And Everything Else" Everything else? Broad scope there ol' bean 🙂 haha
Geoff ********
go to the thai embassy page and get insurance providers. It is about $50 US to get insurance for 30 days. total scam but you need it and your two vaccines shots
Gary *********
You don’t need to be vaccinated
Geoff ********
@Gary ********
Good that they lifted that. I had mine and got the thai pass and it was very smooth and easy back in December.
Stefan *******
I recommend you try
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they helped me a lot
David *********
That depends on how long you plan on staying in Thailand
Dave ******
Very soon there might be no requirements, just buy ticket and go. If your not set to travel for another 3 months or more, keep watching this group for updates.
Houman *********
OP@Dave *****
will do thank you
Steve ********
Jeffrey ************
Your local RTE website...
John **********
@Houman ********
You might want to Google this first then come back with specific questions since this has been asked on this page 200 X's just this week :-)Pacific ********
From June 1st onwards, international transit/transfer (stay in the transit area) passengers must have a health insurance with minimum coverage of 10,000 USD or as prescribed by the government which covers treatment throughout the entire duration of stay in Thailand.
(The insurance policy is not applied to Thai nationals).
(The insurance policy is not applied to Thai nationals).
Pacific ********
The insurance have to have for individual and coverage for covid19 and medical insurance and Accident too.
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Dave **********
@Kasira ****
Is that Covid Medical or Health Medical? Or is there a single policy that covers both? Or we need 2 policies to cover both?
James *********
Go to the Thai Royal Embassy in Los Angeles website - they have all the answers you’re looking for.
David *********
@James ********
why when groups like this are here for that?Joan *********
@David ********
because these groups can give additional information, help with problems while completing forms etc. Basic information is to be found on Embassies’ websites, also because each Embassy may interpret requirements in a different way, and a FB group would be more of a one size fits all medium.Nick *******
@Joan ********
You should 👏👏👏Joan *********
@Nick ******
I give up.Nick *******
@Joan ********
There you go again being not very nice 🤦♂️Joan *********
@Nick ******
It is also nice to read posts properly. What I wanted to say is that basic information be best looked up at the source, in this case the Embassy in the country from where one wants to apply for a TP, because that will give one the best imformation. Facebook groups can offer additional help. To be nice I assume it is not your lack of reading abilities but my insufficient English.Nick *******
@Joan ********
Instead of this reply, it would have been quicker and decent just to give the answer. It’s nice to be nice in case you didn’t know 🤦♂️James *********
@Joan ********
In this case - the process is a simple matter. I filled out the forms, and had insurance within 15 - 20 minutes using the source of info I stated. Within six hours of submitting my application - I had my Thai pass.
Nica *********
Here are the insurance companies in Thailand that will help you meet the requirements in obtaining the Thailand Pass successfully.
And for your Visa request, you can check here:
VISAS.in.th
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And for your Visa request, you can check here:
VISAS.in.th
Allan ******************
@Nica ************
no need for extra Thai insurance!
Brett **********
@Nica ************
most travel insurance now accepted. No need to keep hawking the mid pandemic insurance
Danny *******
Travel Pass is all you need ..and passport of course.
Bob **********
@Danny ******
you need $10,000 Covid insuranceDanny *******
@Bob *********
And you need it to get the Pass.Activity
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