Coverage of Health Insurance (Mandatory and optional For STV Visa)
Health insurance covers the whole period of stay in Thailand. Must buy from a Thai company.
- For In-patient: health insurance policy must have coverage of at least 400 000 Thai Baht per policy year.
- For Out-patient: health insurance policy must have coverage of at least 40 000 Thai Baht per policy year.
- Letter from health insurance which covers COVID-related medical treatment and coverage of no less than 100 000 USD/3.5 million THB covering the whole intended period of stay. In case the applicant intends to stay in the Kingdom for more than one year the health insurance should cover at least a period of one year
Steps in Applying for health Insurance for an STV VISA
To apply for health insurance we will need the documents from you below (This applies to every insurance company):
- Apply via our website or contact our Customer Service Representative for an Application form.
- Submit a Copy of your Passport with a Verified Signature.
- Wait for Offer Letter.
- Accept the Offer Letter.
- Pay the Invoice Premium
- You’re Covered.
- Original Policy and Card will be delivered to your specified address in 7-10 business days by Registered EMS.
*You can use the scanned copies of the policy to apply for visas with Immigration
STV visa Thailand Qualifications and Requirements.
Qualifications for Thailand's Special Tourist Visa
Applicants for a Special Tourist Visa must be:
- In accordance with Public Health Ministry regulations foreigners from low-risk countries can apply.
- Accept preventive measures prescribed by the government including alternative state quarantine (ASQ) in accredited hospitals/hotels for at least 14 days.
- Provide evidence of accommodation during the long stay.
- Provide proof of hotel accommodation or hospital admittance as alternative state quarantine facilities (ASQ).
Thailand STV requirements
- Health insurance which covers the whole period of stay in Thailand. Must buy from a Thai company.
- For In-patient: health insurance policy must have coverage of at least 400 000 Thai Baht per policy year.
- For Out-patient: health insurance policy must have coverage of at least 40 000 Thai Baht per policy year.
- Letter from health insurance which covers COVID-related medical treatment and coverage of no less than 100 000 USD/3.5 million THB covering the whole intended period of stay. In case the applicant intends to stay in the Kingdom for more than one year the health insurance should cover at least a period of one year
- You can't be banned from entering the Kingdom by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979)
- Applicants must have no criminal records in Thailand or their country of nationality or residence.
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country where the application is sent
- In accordance with Ministerial Regulation No. 14 B.E. 2535 you must not have any prohibitive diseases (Leprosy Tuberculosis drug addiction Elephantiasis third phase of Syphilis)
- You can't work in Thailand under this visa.
Visa Fee and Validity
You'll have to pay 2 000 baht for a visa and you'll be able to stay for 90 days if you're eligible. During this period immigration officers will be able to renew the visa twice each for 90 days. Foreigners have to apply and pay a fee.