Will backpacking travel insurance cover you while holding a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Oct 23, 2024

a month ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, Does anyone know if backpacking travel  insurance will cover you on DTV visa? I have my DTV visa from UK and took out backpack travel insurance but as you are technically working remotely in Thailand, I am wondering if this type of travel Insurance will cover you.

Thanks for any comments 👍🏻

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether backpacking travel insurance will provide coverage for individuals holding a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. The DTV visa is characterized as a long-term tourist visa that prohibits employment. Participants highlight that while they may be working remotely, legally it aligns more with tourism, which is echoed in insurance policies. Recommendations include directly consulting insurance providers to clarify coverage specifics, given that conditions can vary.

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Dominic ******

Does the insurance cover you in Thailand or not?

That's your answer. ;)

a month ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I wasn’t sure what other travel insurance to get tbh, when I arrive In Thailand on Monday I will speak to some healthcare providers, I ride a motorcycle everyday in Phuket so want to make sure I am covered

a month ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the replies, I didn’t have to provide any insurance coverage for my DTV application from Britain, I got my backpack travel insurance after my application was successful

a month ago

Greg ********

@Dominic *****

it is never that simple with insurance companies.

a month ago

Dominic ******

@Greg *******

Except that it is in that case. Thailand wants to see coverage in Thailand. If your insurance covers Thailand and you have a document stating that fact, then Thailand will be happy.

a month ago

Greg ********

@Dominic *****

Where is Thailand asking to see insurance for the DTV Visa - it is not. I think you need to go back to the drawing board and do some research. It would seem you are misinformed.

a month ago

Dominic ******

@Greg *******

Couldn't find anything wrong with my answer, so no you're trying to attack differently?

The TA didn't ask if it's necessary but instead asked about what's considered covered. Every embassy is different. Maybe theirs asked for insurance, even though it's not officially documented.

Same goes with bank statements. Some embassies want multiple months, others only want the current balance.

Let's just focus on the actual question that is asked and not fight about unrelated ones, shall we? ;)

a month ago

Greg ********

@Dominic *****

To quote you directly "Thailand wants to see coverage in Thailand. If your insurance covers Thailand and you have a document stating that fact, then Thailand will be happy." There is NO insurance requirement for the DTV for Thailand. Back to the drawing board.

a month ago

Dominic ******

@Greg *******

As I said, maybe not at your embassy but at others. The TA didn't specify which embassy we're talking about. I've merely answered the question. No matter how often you repeat yourself, it won't change the fact that my statement is correct. 😃

a month ago

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Dominic ******

Greg ********

He DTV is just a longer term tourist visa. Would your insurance cover you on a METV for example? However, insurance companies will try anything to weasel out of paying. I would ask them upfront.

a month ago

Elías ********

I'm not sure if we're "technically" working. We're (I mean, in my case) using the computer to work, but legally speaking it seems more like being a tourist (in Thailand). The DTV visa says "no employment permitted", the insurance I got (not from the UK, tho) literally says "tourism - no employment". Both say the same, so it's good. But you'll need to ask your insurance agent, as rules and definitions might vary per country.

a month ago

Elías ********

In my country (the same from the insurance company) you're considered a worker only if you work in a place mandated by a company in a fixed schedule. All other things are considered freelancing which legally is "not" working. Again, that's not in the UK, so each country would surely have different definitions of what working and a worker are.

a month ago

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Elías ********

Is the DTV a better long-term visa option compared to the retirement visa in Thailand?

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