Does the Thailand DTV require health insurance?
By Asia Visa Guide editors · Last verified · draft record, see note
No. The Thailand DTV does not require health insurance, but that does not mean you will not need it.
No health insurance is mandated for the DTV itself, which is unusual among the region's long-stay visas.
Thailand does not provide public healthcare to visa holders, so the absence of a requirement is not the absence of a need.
A policy can meet the headline number and still fail at the desk if it does not cover the things the rule names or cannot produce the document the rule asks for. Ask the insurer in writing whether it issues the certificate your route needs before you buy.
Status of this record: draft. Not every figure has been confirmed character for character against an official page, so check the embassy or authority page before you pay for anything.
What changed
31 August 2026: Residence evidence is also specific to the handling post. Osaka requires permanent residence in the country or territory where the application is submitted. London requires permanent residence in the UK, Ireland or a British Overseas Territory, and its police certificate must be issued within six months of submission. Oslo lists permanent residence in Norway or Iceland. Confirm the exact residence evidence before applying.
Official sources
- Royal Thai e-Visa portal
- Royal Thai Consulate-General Osaka (checked 1 October 2026)
- Royal Thai Embassy London (checked 1 October 2026)
- Royal Thai Embassy Oslo (checked 1 October 2026)
Full requirements, evidence and every figure for this route are on the visa guide. This is guidance, not legal advice; embassies decide what they accept.
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