Can a retired OA visa be issued for less than a year in Thailand?

August 28, 2021
3 years ago
Gi ********
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Hi, does anyone know if a retired visa A-O can be issued for less than a year?

It's for my mum, we have to pay the insurance and she's planning to be less than 9 months, so I'm trying to pay only what I'm going to use and save some money...if possible.

Any thoughts are appreciated.
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The discussion confirms that a retired OA visa typically cannot be issued for less than one year, but some expats have managed to obtain it with only 9 months of health insurance coverage. While the visa itself might be valid for a year, you do not necessarily have to utilize the full duration of your stay. There are differing experiences based on the embassy or consulate from which the visa is obtained; some require a full year's insurance while others may allow shorter durations if proper documentation is provided.
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Gerhard ***********
Tune protect prices depends on duration 1 year $480 and down depending on how many months you want. just tell them only Covid-19 not all the extra crap like flight protection or delays etc.
Jay *******
The dates of my insurance are 18th September - 14th June and I got the Non OA visa
James ********
@Jay ******
you were lucky..and when stamped into Thailand will not get one full year.. Only to June 14..but sounds like you got the STV visa for 9 months.
Jay *******
@James *******
I got a 1 year non OA visa in my passport not a STV as it says OA multi in it and dates for visa are 1 year
James ********
No... It's for one full year.
Bobby ********
Just get nine months insurance and that's all you'll be stamped in for
James ********
@Bobby *******
will not get the O-A visa from the Thai Embassy with only 9 months insurance
Jay *******
@James *******
I just have with 9 months insurance from Thai embassy in London
Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks
Ադամ ********
@Bobby *******
The visa wont be issued without 1 year insurance pre-paid and fully documented
Jay *******
@Adam *******
Yes it will i just received my OA visa with 9 months insurance you only need to be insured within your dates of travel
Ադամ ********
@Jay ******
Good for you. What embassy or consulate?
Jay *******
@Adam *******
London 👍
Ադամ ********
@Jay ******
I have to apply for the visa from the Los Angeles consul in US. They require a full year 0-A insurance policy to issue the visa. Travel dates are not taken under consideration you only have to provide a one way ticket to Thailand. Sometimes I do wish I was English.
Jay *******
@Adam *******
That's ashame, When I sent mine off I wasn't 100% they would accept it.
Ադամ ********
@Jay ******
Already fully insured with no limits still have to buy a worthless Thai policy. 400,000 baht inpatient? The whole thing is a joke, at my expense
Jay *******
@Adam *******
I know how you feel cost nearly £3000 with flights, insurance, police check, visa price.medical certificate, RT-PCR test and ASQ hotel.
Ադամ ********
@Jay ******
Done it twice. No end in sight.
Ադամ ********
In the US a hospital would charge your insurance more than that for an Ambulance Ride and a few hours in casualty with a minor injury.
James ********
@Adam *******
correct
Bobby ********
Adam Matani. In that case, the policy can be cancelled and a refund obtained for any unused period providing it is full months
Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Bobby *******
that depends. Some policy I found accept that, other don’t. I’ll take it into account. Thanks
Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Adam *******
Thanks Adam, did you have that experience yourself?
Ադամ ********
@Gi *******
My application was not rejected because I provided the proper documentation.
Stuart *********
With the OA you’ll be stamped in for a year or as long as you have insurance cover for. You don’t have to use the remaining months if you don’t want to.
Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks.
Jay *******
Hi I just got an OA visa with just the 9 months insurance I will be there, I used AXA they do 6, 9 or 12 months
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Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
great, thank you.
Steve *******
No but you dont have to use it for the whole year
Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks
Darren ******
No.
Gi ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
thanks
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