Hi All, I am investigating longer term Visas for Thailand. I am from the UK. I have a longterm girlfriend here and have recently retired. A marriage visa is the ultimate goal. However on some of the Visa requirements proof of Medical Insurance is required. I had a Heart Attack in 2018 which required a stent, on speaking to AXA, they told me it will be impossible to get any Insurance. I understand pre-existing conditions maybe excluded, but they said "not possible to get any insurance". Has anyone had recent experience of this and can point me to a solution? Thank you in advance.

With an ox visa you have to report to immigration yearly to show your bank details and medical insurance which was due today. They told me date you have to report resets if you leave the country to a year from when you return which is 11th November 2025

Hi , looking for advice. I’m a U.K. citizen and own a condo in Thailand already. I will be retiring next year to Thailand permanently. My question is regarding a visa to stay in Thailand . I have the required funds to deposit in my Thai bank account but is there a visa that lets you keep the funds in the U.K. but show proof that you have them and it’s compulsory to buy medical insurance?

I don’t want to go through an agent.

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Medical insurance…

PLEASE ONLY POST IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS / CURRENT CLAIMS EXPERIENCE.

Would like to hear from members experiences with medical insurance companies. Who have you used that have good customer service and settled your claim without any fuss?

Not sure if we can mention the bad ones due to laws here in Thailand? I’m sure someone will clarify if that can be discussed.

Thanks in advance.

Hi I’ve been in Thailand for 2 months with my son going to stay a year looking at getting travel and health insurance as ours runs out on Friday but uk companies are asking when we are flying out can anyone recommend a company over here or tell me what I need to do hanks

Whats the best medical insurance to get when you're there on a DTV? Any insurance company recommendations would be grateful.

Was recently approved for the LTR visa( Pensioner). Took approximately 2.5 months from application to approval. I elected to process the application myself , as fairly easy to do , albeit a lot of paper. I provided two years of bank statements to support passive income, outside of my pension income which was supported by income tax documents. Be aware though you require to have medical insurance (Thai) in place as part of the application and needs to cover up to at least 10 months while in Thailand.

I elected to go the LTR route as while presently hold the Elite visa, it expires next year and felt the amount required to renew wasn’t justified, or the “benefits” of the elite visa didn’t make sense for me.

what health insurance do you use in thailand, what's the coverage and how much you pay monthly?

Hello all

All the posts and advice have been very helpful. Thanks to all.

I’ve come to Thailand on a DTV and need medical, eye, and dental insurance. I live in Ekkamai-Thonglo Bangkok if that makes a difference knowing.

Many thanks in advance

Hello everyone. I'm 71 years old and retired. I live on my social security income. Can I relocate to Thailand on this income only and have only 2k in the bank? Need advice.

Thank you