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Thailand to Require Mandatory COVID-19 Insurance for Travellers from India and Other Countries
As of January 09 2023, Thailand has reinstated certain travel restrictions for international travellers entering the country, including the requirement for a vaccination certificate and COVID-19 travel insurance. We published a comprehensive guide on COVID-19 vaccines for travel to Thailand…
Thailand May Impose Travel Restrictions For International Travellers
In light of the recent increase in global Covid-19 cases, many countries have again started imposing travel restrictions for international travellers, particularly those coming from high-risk countries. In view of the same, Thailand, a country that had previously fully reopened…
Mandatory KYC for Travel and Other Insurance: IRDA
Starting January 01, 2023, all insurance policyholders in India will be required to provide Know Your Customer (KYC) documents for the purchase of any type of insurance policy, including travel insurance. The Insurance Regulator and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)…
Mauritius Removes Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement: New Entry Rules
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, known for its beautiful beaches has recently dropped the requirement of mandatory health insurance for travellers covering Covid-19. As per the announcement made by Air Mauritius, the flag carrier airline of Mauritius, “Travelers do…
Thailand Pass Undergoes New Changes, Allows Flexible Dates of Arrival
According to the most recent information given on Thailand Pass’s official website, the Thai government has made certain revisions and extended the validity of Thailand Pass effective from April 18, 2022. This implies that visitors to Thailand can now arrive on…
Singapore Removes The Requirement of Travel Insurance For Short-term Visitors
The Govt. of Singapore has scrapped the requirement of compulsory travel insurance for fully vaccinated short-term visitors entering Singapore effective from Friday, April 1. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said that earlier the insurance was mandatory for all…
Emirates Update Booking Policies, Offering More Flexibility
Emirates has announced the latest updates to its already generous booking policies, offering customers even more confidence and flexibility to make their travel plans. Customers holding tickets issued before 30 September 2020 for travel before 31 December 2021, can now rebook…
Etihad Airways Extends Global Covid-19 Insurance Cover Till October 1
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has extended its COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover until 1 October 2021. Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Sales & Cargo, Etihad Airways, said: “Extending Etihad’s COVID-19 global wellness insurance reinforces…
Airlines That Offer Free COVID-19 Travel Insurance!
The whole world has faced a backslash since the outbreak of Covid-19 and the worst affected industry is the travel industry on the global stage. As many countries managed to control the contagion, some started opening their borders only to…