Emirates insurance

[Stephen Earle]

Does anyone know if the Emirates Airline free health insurance is accepted for entry into Thailand?

[Alldar]

Yes, it was accepted for my COE. However, back then they required that the insurance must cover your entire entry stamp (30 days / 60 days / 90 days etc.) and the insurance from Emirates covers only until date of your departure. I've heard that this could be different with Thailand pass, but don't know that for sure.

 

Note that you will have to request Proof of Insurance from the insurance company and the Emirates will stop the insurance for flight tickets purchased from December.

Edited November 11, 2021 by Alldar
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[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, Alldar said:

Yes, it was accepted for my COE. However, back then they required that the insurance must cover your entire entry stamp (30 days / 60 days / 90 days etc.) and the insurance from Emirates covers only until date of your departure. I've heard that this could be different with Thailand pass, but don't know that for sure.

 

Note that you will have to request Proof of Insurance from the insurance company and the Emirates will stop the insurance for flight tickets purchased from December.

I said that about the expiry date being as you depart to return to Thailand but got some right stick. If you have a one way ticket, the Insurance finishes 30 days after arrival as far as I can determine. The rules are the same for Thailand Pass i.e. must cover you up to the date they stamp you in, so get independant policy from AXA or Tune and get back the week before your Extension needs renewing.

[Alldar]

8 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

I said that about the expiry date being as you depart to return to Thailand but got some right stick. If you have a one way ticket, the Insurance finishes 30 days after arrival as far as I can determine. The rules are the same for Thailand Pass i.e. must cover you up to the date they stamp you in, so get independant policy from AXA or Tune and get back the week before your Extension needs renewing.

I know someone who got approved Thailand Pass with just 3-day insurance. And honestly it doesn't make sense to have insurance valid for longer than your trip duration. Personally I would try it with Emirates insurance first if applying in advance with enough time before departure. Why to waste additional money when it is not needed.

[KannikaP]

1 minute ago, Alldar said:

I know someone who got approved Thailand Pass with just 3-day insurance. And honestly it doesn't make sense to have insurance valid for longer than your trip duration. Personally I would try it with Emirates insurance first if applying in advance with enough time before departure. Why to waste additional money when it is not needed.

I was more referring to myself as a returning expat after a trip to Dubai next week. I haven't got my Thailand Pass yet, but don't need it until my return journey. Got Tune Insurance for Bht 3000 to be on the safe side.