Can I switch from an O-A visa to an O visa in Thailand after marriage and will I need health insurance thereafter?

@Da***

certainly created some drama

well I am sure there will be many people caught out and not let in and probably those issued before may struggle as it is up to immigration at end of day so better to arrange it to prevent issues.

Ed Alchin then take it up with the London Thai Embassy and the E visa application site.

Good luck with it.

I'm done commenting on any of it. It's like talking to idiots.

All sorted

@Rob***

can get it a lot cheaper than on that longstay website as well and still meets all the criteria.

Getting married, does not give you any health cover unless your married to a Thai government worker.

Even then, nobody can say if that is acceptable or not

@Ed *******

Open this link, go with your mouse to the letters in the gray box, scroll down to page 7 2a8aa&fbclid=IwAR1S2aY4gWDqcOSEZ6cbGnvPxrLJY9vuveP4lzVsII-rTv-E-chuEGwVnAg

@Rob***

Rob just sent me the details in English ... damn not happy

@Amornrat *********

it becomes a game when the whole point revolves around trying to get around any legislation put in place. Last week, the advice was to get the O-A visa, this week it isn't liked anymore.Then guess what? Yes, more loophole closures and more legislation.

The advice should be to get an extension. That puts a stop to peoples doubts of the whole situation.

Yes, the Thailand Elite visa works. Now we are seeing problems with running in to the 6th year and is it actually legal.

The very biggest problem and cause of 99% of these visa issue's is social media. Every scam and work around is online for the Authorities to see.

They talk about intelligence and AI technology. All this Thai government need is Facebook and the Thai Visa forum. 🤔

@Ron ******

it is not a game, these are legal options. BTW I fully support Elite Visa, much better than all other BS out there. Or you consider this a game too?

he has sufficient funds, so why not apply in thailand better, so he can stay and just do 90 day reporting?

for non O ME from savannakhet or HMC 12 months non o based on Married no proof of funds but have to leave every 90 days, extensions from within thailand is 90 day reporting

@David ******

? If you're married, you still need the border run after 90 days? i think not. only 90 day reporting.

@Pete *********

The Non Immigrant O is in single entry for 90 days or multiple entry for 1 year which give you sections of 90 days stay

@Amornrat *********

lets see how much longer now before that game is up

+1 as above as you will save on the insurance, only issue is 90 border bounce instead of 90 day reporting.

@Pete *********

Thanks.

Yes I know. It’s from today.

@Martin ********

Seems like it’s from today. 😊

@Ron ******

Thank you.

I knew there was talk about it.

@Michael *******

yes you do and its on UK site also

@Michael *******

yes you do. As from today.

@Martin ********

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Maybe. 👍

@Michael *******

you do as of October 31st

Michael, I thought that was a new requirement

@Pete *********

You do not need health insurance for an OA visa from the Uk ....

cheesus cheaper to fly home to Australia for free medical.

Its very annoying really because they want you to have ฿0 in the bank or proof of ฿ month income and now pay ฿4500 mth for health insurance.

Insurance companies too much sway in political circles methinks.

I might just get 1 year comprehensive travel insurance bound to be cheaper

@Pe**

gotta be able to do better than that ? Ive seen nothing in the Sustralian consulate website yet ?

One would hope so

@Ja***

even that sounds expensive

@Ed *******

surely he means 50,000 Thai baht.

@Pete *********

me too😉

@Pete *********

are you in an area where there is an Expats Club? If so check to see if they have a group health insurance plan available for its members. I am not sure but it may meet the minimum requirements of the O-A visa. Just brainstorming options.

@Pete *********

do you currently have health insurance which covers you in Thailand?