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Insurance in Thailand for foreigners

Some visas now require health insurance, and most long-term residents need it whether or not a visa asks for it. These guides explain what the requirements mean and how policies differ.

  1. 01Health insurance for Thai visa applicationsWhich Thai visas require health insurance, what coverage levels mean, how insurer certificates work, and what to check in a policy before relying on it for a visa.
  2. 02Insurance basics in ThailandAn introduction to insurance in Thailand for foreign residents: compulsory motor insurance, voluntary motor cover classes, social security for employees, home contents and travel cover.