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Can I extend my TR visa by 60 days in Thailand and are there alternatives to the 12 Thai insurance companies for the O-A Retirement Visa?
This year I had to get a TR 60, multiple entry visa instead of my usual O-A Retirement visa from the Consulate in Vancouver because of the new rules of having to use just the listed 12 Thai insurance companies, none of which, either, got back to me, or would insure over 75, or didn't have adequate insurance coverage.
So I have two questions:
First question; I've already left Thailand after my 1st 60 days on the TR Visa, and now on my 2nd set of 60..is there any way I can get a 60 day extension at the end of that period, instead of the normal 30? So I won't have to leave again.
Second Question: has anyone found a way around having to use the 12 Thai insurance companies when getting an O-A Retirement Visa?
Thank you
So I have two questions:
First question; I've already left Thailand after my 1st 60 days on the TR Visa, and now on my 2nd set of 60..is there any way I can get a 60 day extension at the end of that period, instead of the normal 30? So I won't have to leave again.
Second Question: has anyone found a way around having to use the 12 Thai insurance companies when getting an O-A Retirement Visa?
Thank you
Answer summary
The user transitioned from an O-A Retirement visa to a TR 60 multiple-entry visa due to new insurance requirements, leading to questions about extending their stay and alternatives to the required Thai insurers. Comments suggest that, without Thai family, only a standard 30-day extension is possible, but for Canadians, using an Affidavit of Income for a Non-O Visa can bypass the Thai insurance restrictions. Alternatives and the visa process are explained, emphasizing the benefits of entering on a visa-exempt basis.
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Dick ********
Why not enter visa exempt and then apply in Thailand for a Non-O visa and then the annual extension thereof? Do you have funds available to deposit in Thailand?
James ********
@Dick *******
Good point...but as he is Canadian, he can get the Affidavit of Income from the Embassy of Canada... NO proof of bank deposit in a Thai bank.Dick ********
@James *******
perfect! Then he should def. go for the Non-O and avoid all the insurance requirements.James ********
@Dick *******
absolutely 👍James ********
As Lloyd asked... Are you married to Thai or...are you the Father of Thai child?
James ********
@David ******
but if you show PROOF of income or savings of 800,000 Thai baht yearly... Forget the OA visa and get the affidavit of income from your CANADA Embassy in Bangkok... As Most all Canadian retiree's do to get the Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired.
David *******
OP@James *******
no, so that avenue is outJames ********
Issuing a letter of income...
Online for a letter of proof of your Annual income of 800,000 Thai baht or more to Thai Immigration office for your application for the Retirement Visa.. or for your one year extension of stay as retired.
Online for a letter of proof of your Annual income of 800,000 Thai baht or more to Thai Immigration office for your application for the Retirement Visa.. or for your one year extension of stay as retired.
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Dannie ***************
Just curious, why do you prefer the NON OA over the NON O?
Willem ****
Dont need any money in a Thai Bank if he has a retirement income and can get a income statement from the Canadian embassy
Graham ******
@Dannie **************
Probably money at home to meet requirements not in a Thai bankDavid *******
OP@Dannie **************
non O-ADannie ***************
James ********
You can use ANY Insurance Company... NO longer required to be a Thai insurer.
If not Thai insurance, then the foreign insurance company needs to complete the Certificate of Foreign Insurance... Submit it to your Thai Embassy with proof of One year insurance.
BTW... As you are Canadian...
I suggest you enter Thailand with a Visa exempt entry... Gets you 45 days stamp on arrival plus One 30 day extension of stay at Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht... Totals 75 days stay.
During that time... Contact your Canadian Embassy in Bangkok and obtain the Affidavit of Income certificate to submit with your application for the Non O Visa as retiree to Thai Immigration. NO proof of funds needed in a Thai bank... NO proof of your having any health insurance.
That's what I recommend.
If not Thai insurance, then the foreign insurance company needs to complete the Certificate of Foreign Insurance... Submit it to your Thai Embassy with proof of One year insurance.
BTW... As you are Canadian...
I suggest you enter Thailand with a Visa exempt entry... Gets you 45 days stamp on arrival plus One 30 day extension of stay at Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht... Totals 75 days stay.
During that time... Contact your Canadian Embassy in Bangkok and obtain the Affidavit of Income certificate to submit with your application for the Non O Visa as retiree to Thai Immigration. NO proof of funds needed in a Thai bank... NO proof of your having any health insurance.
That's what I recommend.
David *******
OP@James *******
having to use a Thai insurer is still on the list of requirements to getting an O-A visa, according to the Thai Consulate in Vancouver. I do hope that changes. Thanks for the advice on alternativesJames ********
@David ******
it's no longer required. They have not updated their website. If you are going to go that direction, challenge your Thai Embassy as Thai immigration law has changed.David *******
OP@James *******
they are a stubborn lot at that Consulate..one even hinted a bride to a friend of mine..thanks, that's good to hear.James ********
Share this with the Thai Embassy in Canada..
NEW rules of OA visa insurance
NEW rules of OA visa insurance
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Lloyd ********
Qu1, if you have Thai family you could get a 60 day extension, if not then only 30 days
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