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Do I have to purchase 5 years of insurance at once for a retiree visa in Thailand, or can it be renewed annually?
If I come in on a retiree 5 year visa, do I have to purchase 5 years of insurance in one go or can renew annually?
Answer summary
You do not have to purchase 5 years of insurance in one go for a retiree visa in Thailand. Generally, the insurance can be renewed annually.
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Neil *********
Dm me. Definitely annually. I’m an independent adviser and have terms with all insurers not a few so can help you
Roberto *********
Are you on OX visa?
Steve ********
@Wayne ********
Yep. Already noted that Sydney doesn't need the money movedSteve ********
@Wayne ********
Got it! Yeah, KL is not the most inspiring of airports is it?Wayne *********
@Steve *******
was nothing to do or see boring shops only a few food shops. No massage shopSteve ********
@Wayne ********
SE Asia - it's all about food mate!Steve ********
@Wayne ********
Qantas? 🤣Wayne *********
@Steve *******
lol not this time it was Malaysia Airlines they left Perth late so I missed the connection flight and had to sit in the very boring KL airport for 6.5 hours
Di *****
OP@Roberto *********
not yet but looking at it. The fine print says insurance for the duration of the stayDi *****
OPThanks. So did you just show 1 year of insurance?
Wayne *********
@Di ****
yes I showed my 1 year policy issued by Bangkok InsuranceDi *****
OP@Wayne ********
so you did the 5 year retiree but 1 year insurance?Wayne *********
@Di ****
yes I have the OX 5 year was piss easy via Sydney consulateWayne *********
@Di ****
you can do it with one year I did with Bangkok insurance. I did mine in SydneyWayne *********
@Steve *******
make sure via Sydney not CamberaSteve ********
@Wayne ********
That's why this visa is such a winner for Aussies. I'd have to dip into my super fund (last year earned 7.6% tax free as I'm over 60), and to put that amount into a Thai bank account earning almost zero interest is financial suicide. I'm hoping to be back in Aus next August when I'll be applying for the OX.Wayne *********
@Steve *******
I am assuming so, my first year is may 2023. Guessing Bangkok Insurance will contact me. Saying that there is nothing on the visa stuck in my passport but it could show on immigration computers. I will renew each year I have no issue with that just happy to leave my money in Australia bankSteve ********
@Wayne ********
How does the insurance work with the OX. Do you have to show new (or renewed) insurance to immigration each year?Wayne *********
@Steve *******
sorry read your comment wrong. Had a crap flight yesterday and tired
Brandon ************
If you have a visa that requires insurance, then you'd usually do 1 year at a time.
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