Health insurance for the Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): what the official source asks
Insurance required: Not asked on the 37 embassy pages we read. Official pages read on 9 November 2026.
Not immigration or insurance advice. These are the words of the official pages on the date we read them. Consulates can ask for more, and each consulate decides whether your policy is acceptable: check with the consulate or visa centre where you apply before you buy.
What the official source says
None of the 37 official DTV pages of Thai embassies and consulates we read (last read on 9 November 2026) asks for health insurance: they ask for a passport, a photo, proof of residence, bank statements, a criminal record certificate and proof of the purpose of your stay. The DTV embassy by embassy.
Health cover for nomads
AffiliateThe DTV pages we read do not ask for health insurance; a DTV allows stays of up to 180 days per entry, so many nomads take a policy anyway. SafetyWing's own FAQ says that many members have used its Nomad Insurance for visa applications, but that it cannot guarantee the policy will be accepted by every authority (SafetyWing FAQ, read on 31 October 2026).
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SafetyWing sells travel medical insurance for travellers and nomads online. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Buying insurance does not guarantee a visa: the consulate decides.
Other long-stay visas
| Visa | Insurance required? | Minimum cover | Local insurer only? | Travel insurance accepted? | How long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Digital nomad | Not asked on the 37 embassy pages we read | – | – | – | – |
| Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa Long-term resident (all four types) | Yes, or Thai social security, or a USD 100,000 deposit for 12 months | USD 50,000 for hospitalisation and medical treatment in Thailand | Not stated | No: the BOI checklist says travel insurance is not accepted | The whole stay, with at least 10 months of cover remaining when you apply; kept for the whole visa |
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Questions people ask
Do I need health insurance for the Thailand DTV visa?
None of the 37 official DTV pages we read asks for health insurance.