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    Covid insurance

    On looking at the Thai Embassy website regarding rules for returning to Thailand ,can someone confirm my belief that the 100,000 covid insurance is not required for those holding a Marriage Visa

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    My understanding is you are required to have it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by upcountry View Post
    On looking at the Thai Embassy website regarding rules for returning to Thailand ,can someone confirm my belief that the 100,000 covid insurance is not required for those holding a Marriage Visa
    It seems it would be a good idea for you to quote the passage that has led you to believe this, with a link.

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    Maybe it's this ...

    According to the order, health insurance is not required for those applying for an extension of stay of a non-immigrant category O visa based on retirement or Thai wife.
    Health Insurance Thailand: New Requirement for Retirees | ThaiEmbassy.com

    The way I read this is that it applies to people already in the country and applying for an extension on their existing 'Non-Imm O' visa based on marriage. Not for people seeking to enter the country.

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    I entered Thailand this January on a Non O based on marriage and proof of having insurance cover for Covid to at least 100,000 USD was very much a requirement. You won't get a CoE without it and proof of the insurance was checked several times during travels.

    You will need a letter/certificate from your insurance company specifically stating that Covid is covered to the required amount.

    ^ And yes, when since applying for an extension to stay there was no requirement to show insurance cover.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    The way I read this is that it applies to people already in the country and applying for an extension on their existing 'Non-Imm O' visa based on marriage. Not for people seeking to enter the country.
    The health insurance requirement only applies to people entering Thailand on a non-Imm OA (the A is the important part) visa or applies for a yearly extension based on that kind of visa.
    The more common non-Imm O (without A) visa based on either retirement or marriage or support of own kids does not require health insurance.

    All of them need to have covid insurance in order to be allowed to enter Thailand right now!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    The way I read this is that it applies to people already in the country and applying for an extension on their existing 'Non-Imm O' visa based on marriage. Not for people seeking to enter the country.
    Absolutely right Cyrille. I have not had to have insurance for extensions of stay but I will be flying back to the states and upon my return I have to have Covid insurance which I have already secured.

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    thanks for the information ,my thoughts were that it seemed too good to be true ,no doubt once the volume cheap tourism starts they will have to look again at their nonsensical rules

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    The $100,000 Covid cover needs to be valid for the permitted stay - e.g. a new Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage may need to cover the one-year validity, while a re-entry permit needs only to cover up until the permit's extension. I believe that most, if not all, companies issue three-month increments which caused me to buy six-months rather than the four-months until my next extension.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mudcat View Post
    Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage may need to cover the one-year validity
    Which embassy issues a 1 year marriage visa?

    Quote Originally Posted by mudcat View Post
    the permit's extension
    ??? There is no extension of a re-entry permit.
    You use it and then it is void, you buy a new one if you need another re-entry or you buy a multiple re-entry the first time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mudcat View Post
    The $100,000 Covid cover needs to be valid for the permitted stay.........
    Maybe not. I recently entered Thailand with my Non-Immigrant Category O Visa and I received a stamp good until mid 2023 (permitted stay). I only have Covid insurance for a full year.

    Quote Originally Posted by mudcat View Post
    I believe that most, if not all, companies issue three-month increments........
    Not all

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    Quote Originally Posted by mudcat View Post
    I believe that most, if not all, companies issue three-month increments which caused me to buy six-months rather than the four-months until my next extension.
    That's a bit misleading, but yes 6 months would be much more common than four. AXA increments, for example, are 30, 60, 90, 180, 270, 365 days.

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    I did my policy for one year. This way after I return I am covered and when my annual extension is up I still have it but it will expire shortly after my extension of stay renewal date and I will have no worries about having to renew it. I recommend getting a one year. This way one is covered while vaccines are being administered.

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    Sorry for the confusion - re-entry permits are valid until the extension of stay's 'permitted up to' date.

    Most embassies/consulates require the Covid insurance to be valid to one's permission to stay.

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