Answered7 years ago
Can I use travelers medical insurance for the O-A visa requirement in Thailand?
Has anyone had positive or negative results using travelers medical insurance for the O-A visa requirement? As opposed to medical insurance.
Answer summary
Many users shared their experiences regarding the use of travelers medical insurance for the O-A visa requirement. Some reported positive outcomes, suggesting that certain travel insurances are accepted, especially if they were purchased before specific deadlines. Others cautioned that the insurance must meet Thai government standards and recommended checking the validity of insurance options. There were also discussions about the implications of being stamped into Thailand based on the insurance's coverage duration.
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Polly ****************
Ihave OA visa and they excepted my travel ins. Bought in uk where I got my visa.
James ********
Paulene Polly Anne Okeefe but...you bought your O-A Visa BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST...
I am really not sure it will be accepted in the future. You arrived and was stamped in for one year....Because your visa was issued before Oct 31st...IMHO
Unless you have a Certificate signed by the travel insurance policy insurance company per O-A requirements...I do not believe the travel policy will be accepted.
I am really not sure it will be accepted in the future. You arrived and was stamped in for one year....Because your visa was issued before Oct 31st...IMHO
Unless you have a Certificate signed by the travel insurance policy insurance company per O-A requirements...I do not believe the travel policy will be accepted.
Tod *********
thanx for that update
@Pau****
(y) good to know that is an option as well..
Geoff *******
The London Embassy told me that I could use 90 day travel insurance, until my O-A expires. Then I would need to get an O.
Tod *********
Keep in mind you get stamped in ONLY for the number of days you have valid on the insurance :O Meaning if you have 90 days you get stamped in for that, NOT for a year like an O-A gives you. It specifically mentions that in the police order.
Tod *********
and are you APPLYING for a new O-A (like the O/P is) OR do you have an existing O-A visa that you will use your 90 day travel insurance to try to enter the country with?
Bobby ********
Are you in the process of applying for the OA or do you already have it?
Michaela ********
@Bobby *******
just a question that's been concerning me. If we get the O-A Visa multi entry for 12 months with the 12 months travel insurance....what do you reckon if we leave Thailand and re-enter. It is a multi entry visa for the first 12 months but am worried IO at airport will want Thai health insurance on re-entry...thoughts???Bobby ********
I just did an online quote with Covermore in Australia. One year's cover with a $100 excess is $1273. That's about $24 a week. Talking Australian dollars. That'll work for me.
Bobby ********
@Robert ******
. Thanks for that. I was just scratching around looking for it!Robert *******
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Bobby ********
@Carl *************
. Good. See if your insurance company is prepared to sign the insurance form provided by immigration which certifies it covers the 400,000 baht hospital and 40,000 outpatient. If they will do this, you may have struck goldRobert *******
if it is in process, this means it is still in preparation phase or did you already sent in the documents to the Thai Consualte?
Carl **************
OP@Bobby *******
in processRobert *******
At the moment there are a few reports of people using this visa. So far nobody is denied entry into Thailand, that is the good news. a Few people got 30 days Visa Exempt Entry and told to get the insurance as set in the requirements and when done come back to the airport or port of entry to collect the remaining 11 months of their normal 1 year Admitted to Stay period. And a few people got directly the 1 year of stay without questions asked.
Paul ********
I would think perhaps travelers insurance PLUS Social Security (ever US citizen 65 or over on Social Security has it) should cover it since travelers insurance either assists with local treatments or covers travel back to US for care. Yes?
Benjamin ******
Being denied entry is a problem. However, I believe the OP is trying to acquire the O-A visa. Can he get an O-A visa using traveler's medical insurance? I thought the answer would be no.
Benjamin ******
My understanding is the medical insurance must be one of those that are listed on this website:
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Carl **************
OP@Benjamin *****
the consulate in Los Angeles instructions mention option of international insurance, but require an original copy of a signed form (by the director of the agency) as proof. Not viable for on-line purchases.Activity
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