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What is the correct date of travel to provide for insurance purposes—departure or arrival date?

Travel Insurance Visa Requirements Thailand Visa Date of Arrival Date of Departure

May 23, 2021

5 years ago

Anthony ********

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Question? My insurance asks date of travel? Is this from starting date or date of arrival?

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When filling out travel insurance forms, you should provide the date of departure as the date of travel. This indicates when you are starting your journey, which is the relevant information for your insurance coverage.

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When do you want to be insured from?

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I put date of departure

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