Expat Health Insurance Comparison Guide: Southeast Asia 2026
Moving to Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, Malaysia or Dubai? The 6 things to compare, plan tiers explained, and the costs Western expats often miss.
Read more →International health insurance options for expats, retirees, digital nomads, families, and people living abroad. Review plan tiers, coverage features, and optional benefits before requesting a personalised quote.
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Side-by-side comparison of all four plan tiers. All limits are shown per insured person, per plan year.
| Benefit | Major Medical | Standard | Comprehensive | Fully Comprehensive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Plan Limit (per year) | ||||
| Annual maximum benefit | US$1,000,000 | US$1,000,000 | US$1,000,000 | US$2,000,000 |
| Coverage area | Worldwide excl. USA | Worldwide excl. USA | Worldwide excl. USA | Worldwide excl. USA |
| Choice of hospital | ✓ Open | ✓ Open | ✓ Open | ✓ Open |
| Inpatient Benefits | ||||
| Room & Board (incl. general nursing) | Semi-Private | Semi-Private | Semi-Private | Full Cover |
| Parental Accommodation (shared bed, same room) | — | — | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover |
| Theatre, scans, diagnostics, medicines, blood & plasma | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover |
| Intensive Care | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover |
| Surgeon's Fees (incl. op & post-surgical) | US$25,000 | US$25,000 | US$25,000 | Full Cover |
| Anaesthetist Fees | 30% of Surgeon's Fees | 30% of Surgeon's Fees | 30% of Surgeon's Fees | Full Cover |
| Professional Fees (Physician, Specialist, Radiologist, Physio, Pathologist) | US$25,000 | US$25,000 | US$25,000 | Full Cover |
| Rehabilitation | — | — | 30 Days | 45 Days |
| Kidney Dialysis | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover |
| Oncology | US$20,000 | US$20,000 | US$20,000 | Full Cover |
| Emergency Room Treatment | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover |
| Organ Transplant | — | — | US$100,000 | Full Cover |
| Local Ambulance to Hospital | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover | ✓ Full Cover |
| Hospital Cash Benefit | US$100/day | US$100/day | US$100/day | US$200/day |
| Outpatient Benefits | ||||
| Outpatient consultations, prescriptions & diagnostics | — | US$32,000 | US$54,000 | ✓ Full Cover |
| Annual checkups, vaccinations & eye tests | — | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Dental Benefits | ||||
| Emergency Dental | — | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Major Dental | — | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Routine Dental | — | — | — | ✓ Included |
| Wellbeing Benefits FREE on every plan | ||||
| Fitness Benefits | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Nutrition Benefits | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Psychology Benefits FREE on every plan | ||||
| Mental wellbeing & counselling support | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Global Security Benefits FREE on every plan | ||||
| Security advisory & emergency response | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| International Assistance | ||||
| 24/7 Multilingual Helpline | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Same-Day Activation | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Life Cover | ||||
| Death Benefit (paid to next of kin / estate) | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 |
| Optional Benefits | ||||
| Evacuation & Repatriation | US$100,000 | US$100,000 | US$100,000 | US$100,000 |
All limits are per insured person, per plan year. Outpatient pre-authorisation applies for treatment in the USA on Comprehensive plans and above. Final premiums and underwriting subject to confirmation by Regency. Speak with a specialist for the full policy wording.
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| Feature | Major Medical | Standard | Comprehensive | ✦ Fully Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient Cover | ||||
| Annual Plan Limit | US$1,000,000 | US$1,000,000 | US$1,000,000 | US$2,000,000 |
| Room & Board | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intensive Care (ICU) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theatre / X-rays / Lab Tests | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oncology Cover | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surgeon's Fees | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local Ambulance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outpatient Cover | ||||
| Outpatient Treatment | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parental Accommodation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dental & Wellbeing | ||||
| Dental Cover | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitness & Nutrition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chronic Condition Benefit | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Psychology & Coaching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional Benefits | ||||
| Terrorism Cover | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 Emergency Assistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Death Benefit | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 |
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