Covid insurance with a Tourist Visa - what length of time do I have to cover?

[HansumFarang]

I'm planning to travel to Phuket in July on a Tourist Visa.

I was considering using the "official" Thai covid insurance website, which quotes me around 5000 baht for 2 months of covid-only cover (which would cover the 60 day tourist visa). I plan to extend the tourist visa for another 30 days - will I be required to buy any more covid insurance when I extend?

[ubonjoe]

You will only need the covid 19 insurance for 60 days. It will not be needed after that.

[HansumFarang]

Thank you ubonjoe, that's what I'd hoped.

 

[travelerjim]

22 hours ago, HansumFarang said:

Thank you ubonjoe, that's what I'd hoped.

 

And while you are at risk of infection... Hope you have other insurance coverages to pay for COVID hospital expenses if you test positive for COVID with or without symptoms during your stay in Thailand. 

[HansumFarang]

On 4/26/2021 at 12:51 AM, travelerjim said:

And while you are at risk of infection... Hope you have other insurance coverages to pay for COVID hospital expenses if you test positive for COVID with or without symptoms during your stay in Thailand. 

 

Absolutely, travelerjim. There is a good alternative policy discussed in the "Covid 19" forum that only costs 850 baht a year, but you have to already be in Thailand in order to take the policy out. It's available to both Thais and foreigners.