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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?

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Nov 24, 2022

3 years ago

Di *****

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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?

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TLDR : 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

3 years ago

Roberto *********

Are you on OX visa?

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Wayne ********

Yep. Already noted that Sydney doesn't need the money moved

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Wayne ********

Got it! Yeah, KL is not the most inspiring of airports is it?

3 years ago

Wayne *********

@Steve *******

was nothing to do or see boring shops only a few food shops. No massage shop

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Wayne ********

SE Asia - it's all about food mate!

3 years ago

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Steve ********

@Wayne ********

Qantas? 🤣

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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Wayne *********

Di *****

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@Roberto *********

not yet but looking at it. The fine print says insurance for the duration of the stay

3 years ago

Di *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks. So did you just show 1 year of insurance?

3 years ago

Wayne *********

@Di ****

yes I showed my 1 year policy issued by Bangkok Insurance

3 years ago

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Wayne *********

Di *****

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@Wayne ********

so you did the 5 year retiree but 1 year insurance?

3 years ago

Wayne *********

@Di ****

yes I have the OX 5 year was piss easy via Sydney consulate

3 years ago

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Wayne *********

@Di ****

you can do it with one year I did with Bangkok insurance. I did mine in Sydney

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Wayne ********

How does the insurance work with the OX. Do you have to show new (or renewed) insurance to immigration each year?

3 years ago

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 bank

3 years ago

Steve ********

@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.

3 years ago

Wayne *********

@Steve *******

make sure via Sydney not Cambera

3 years ago

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Wayne *********

Steve ********

@Di ****

Talk to

@Wa***

Roberts. He's recently done the OX