{"id":11216,"date":"2026-03-10T21:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=11216"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:28:40","slug":"mandatory-health-insurance-for-expats-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/mandatory-health-insurance-for-expats-in-thailand.html","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory Health Insurance For Expats In Thailand (2026 Guide)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants for specific visa types, including the Long Stay Visa (O-A or O-X) and the Long-Term Resident Visa, must show proof of valid health insurance coverage, either from a local or international insurer, that meets the Thai government\u2019s requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all expats need insurance to enter Thailand. Those visiting as tourists, working with permits, studying, or involved in diplomatic or charitable missions are generally exempt from mandatory coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this Pacific Prime article, we outline exactly who needs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, under what conditions, and how to meet the visa requirements. By the end of this article, you will be ready to take the next steps regarding visa applications for your stay in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/thailand-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When Health Insurance Is Required for Expats in Thailand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bangkok-grand-palace-complex-rising-above-busy-city-streets-filled-with-traffic.webp\" alt=\"Image of Bangkok Grand Palace Complex Rising Above Busy City Streets Filled With Traffic with text overlay of &quot;When Health Insurance Is Required for Expats in Thailand&quot;\" width=\"1244\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bangkok-grand-palace-complex-rising-above-busy-city-streets-filled-with-traffic.webp 1244w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bangkok-grand-palace-complex-rising-above-busy-city-streets-filled-with-traffic-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bangkok-grand-palace-complex-rising-above-busy-city-streets-filled-with-traffic-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bangkok-grand-palace-complex-rising-above-busy-city-streets-filled-with-traffic-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bangkok-grand-palace-complex-rising-above-busy-city-streets-filled-with-traffic-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1244px) 100vw, 1244px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats are required to have health insurance in Thailand if they are applying for a retirement visa <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Long-stay O-X and Long-stay OA) or for the LTR visa granting up to 10 years of validity. If you&#8217;re planning to retire in Thailand, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/thailand-retirement-visa-us-citizens-guide.html\">Thailand Retirement Visa Guide for US Citizens<\/a> explains the eligibility criteria, financial requirements, application process, and ongoing obligations in greater detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that for Non-Immigrant Visas O, O-A, and O-X, applicants who plan to exit Thailand and re-enter must also request a re-entry permit at least 15 working days before their departure from Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All visa applications can now be submitted online through the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thaievisa.go.th\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Official Thai E-Visa Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Insurance for O-A Long Stay Visa Applicants<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who are 50 years old or above and want to stay in Thailand for <\/span><b>up to one year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must apply for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mfa.go.th\/en\/page\/non-immigrant-visa-o-a?menu=5e1ff71bc4281a00c812e8e2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Immigrant Category O-A Long Stay Visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This visa does not allow any kind of employment and requires Thailand health insurance for the duration of the visit to the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a part of the application for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Immigrant O-A Visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expats must submit a health insurance policy that has proof of medical insurance in Thailand for the duration of the time that will be spent in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You must have coverage for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum coverage of <\/span><b>USD $100,000 (~THB \u0e3f3,108,950) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per policy year, including coverage for COVID-19 treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire duration of your stay in Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are allowed to get Thailand insurance from either a local Thai insurance company or a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/thailand-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> foreign insurance company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since applicants can choose between different insurers and coverage options, comparing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/thailand-insurance-companies-top-thailand-companies-for-expats.html\">best health insurance companies in Thailand<\/a> can help you identify providers that meet visa requirements while also matching your healthcare needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To prove you have insurance, you must submit the following documents along with your visa application:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thai Insurance Company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you contract with a Thai insurance company, you must submit the original insurance policy document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foreign Insurance Company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you contract with a foreign company, you must submit the original insurance policy document.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to proof of their local or foreign insurance policy, every applicant must submit a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/longstay.tgia.org\/document\/overseas_insurance_certificate.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foreign Insurance Certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has been completed, signed, and stamped (by the insurance company).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying for a Long Stay Visa Category O-A, you must submit a medical certificate demonstrating that you don\u2019t have any of the following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mfa.go.th\/en\/page\/non-immigrant-visa-o-a?menu=5e1ff71bc4281a00c812e8e2#:~:text=(%20Leprosy%2C%20Tuberculosis%2C%20drug%20addiction%2C%20Elephantiasis%2C%20third%20phase%20of%20Syphilis)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prohibitive diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leprosy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuberculosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug Addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elephantiasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third Phase of Syphilis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-48' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Thailand_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Thailand 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Coverage Rules for O-X Long Stay Visa<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/consular.mfa.go.th\/th\/content\/80939-non-%E2%80%93-immigrant-visa-%E2%80%9Co-x%E2%80%9D-(long-stay-10-years)?page=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e5&amp;menu=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Immigrant Category O-X Long Stay Visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is for expats aged 50 and older who want to stay in Thailand for<\/span><b> up to 10 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Applicants cannot work while in Thailand, and a holder of this visa can stay in Thailand for 5 years at a time, with the option to renew once, for a total of 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance is mandatory to be approved for a Non-Immigrant O-X Visa in Thailand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The requirements include:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient treatment of no less than <\/span><b>THB \u0e3f40,000 (~USD $1,287)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient treatment of no less than <\/span><b>THB \u0e3f400,000 (~USD $12,870)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be for the complete duration of your stay in Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are allowed to get Thailand insurance from either a local Thai insurance company or a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/thailand-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> foreign insurance company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To prove you have insurance, you must submit the following documents along with your visa application:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thai Insurance Company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you contract with a Thai insurance company, you must submit two copies of the insurance policy document or the original insurance policy document with two copies (if available).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foreign Insurance Company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you contract with a foreign company, you must submit the original insurance policy document along with two copies of it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to needing to submit proof of their local or foreign insurance policy, every applicant must submit a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/longstay.tgia.org\/document\/overseas_insurance_certificate.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foreign Insurance Certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has been completed, signed, and stamped (by the insurance company).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Insurance for Thailand\u2019s LTR Visa<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand has recently created a new visa called the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ltr.boi.go.th\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Resident Visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is designed for four categories of foreigners, including digital nomads and wealthy expats. It is a renewable visa that can let you live in Thailand for up to 10 years, and it has mandatory health insurance requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This new Long-Term Resident Visa is designed for the following foreign applicants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wealthy global citizens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wealthy pensioners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote workers (who want to work overseas from Thailand)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-skilled professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spouses and dependents of the four above types of individuals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are applying for this type of visa, you must have health insurance coverage with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least<\/span><b> USD $50,000<\/b> <b>(THB \u0e3f1,553,875) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per policy year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand, or at least <\/span><b>USD $100,000<\/b> <b>(THB \u0e3f3,107,750)<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deposit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-47' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Thailand_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Thailand 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When Expats Can Enter Thailand Without Health Insurance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who are traveling to Thailand for tourist purposes or diplomatic missions, have a work permit, are international students, or are in several other scenarios, aren\u2019t required to get health insurance. Visa applications for these purposes do not require proof of health insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Health insurance is not mandatory for the following foreign visitors to Thailand:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those visiting for tourist purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those on diplomatic missions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representatives for foreign governments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate family members of Thai nationals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Thai nationals who have been permitted to take up residency in Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work permit holders and applicants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteers and NGO\/charity workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious or missionary workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Thai nationals entering for business or investments in Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media production or filming workers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Do expats need health insurance in Thailand?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Thailand, health insurance is mandatory for certain visas, including retirement and long-stay (O-A, O-X, LTR) visas. Other expats aren\u2019t legally required to have it, but coverage is strongly recommended due to private hospital costs and limited public access.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can a German in Thailand receive health coverage?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime offers health coverage to any expat around the world, including<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/questions\/can-a-german-in-thailand-receive-coverage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Germans who have moved to Thailand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have health plans that provide inpatient and outpatient care, emergency evacuation, dental and vision care, pre-existing conditions, and specialist consultations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>When is the best time to visit Thailand?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-thailand-destinations-and-seasons.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> best time of year to visit Thailand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on what you like to do. In the summer, there are festivals, beaches, and aquatic activities in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui. In the winter, you can visit the night markets, museums, temples, and water parks in Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Pai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants for certain visa categories, including the Retirement Visa, Long Stay Visa (O-A or O-X), and Long-Term Resident Visa, are required to provide proof of valid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a local or international insurer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that complies with Thai government regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We highly recommend<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reaching out to an insurance expert at Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have over <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">years of experience connecting our clients with the best insurance providers who offer coverage around the globe, including in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefit of going to an insurance broker such as Pacific Prime over an insurance agent is that we work for <\/span><b>you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! It is our job to help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <b>negotiate on your behalf<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the insurers until we craft a plan that meets your needs and makes you happy, not the other way around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-46' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Thailand_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Thailand 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applicants for specific visa types, including the Long Stay Visa (O-A or O-X) and the Long-Term Resident Visa, must show proof of valid health insurance coverage, either from a local or international insurer, that meets the Thai government\u2019s requirements.\u00a0 Not all expats need insurance to enter Thailand. 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