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Do I need a medical certificate for a 12-month retirement visa in Thailand?
12-month retirement visaNon-OA visaNon-O visavisa application processThailand immigrationexpat visa requirementsmedical certificate for visa
Feb 4, 2026
3 months ago
George ************
ORIGINAL POSTERIf I get my 12 month retirement visa done in Thailand will I need a medical certificate. If I need a medical certificate can I get it done in Thailand or should I get it done before arriving in Thailand.
TLDR : Answer Summary
To obtain a 12-month retirement visa (Non-OA), you must apply from your home country, as it cannot be processed in Thailand. If you aim for a 90-day Non-O visa instead, it can be obtained in Thailand if you have a Thai bank account. For the Non-O visa, a medical certificate is not necessary, and no insurance is required for the 12-month retirement visa.
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Bob **********
You’ll need a non-o to apply for the one year extension and no insurance is needed
Jesper *******
non OA can only be done in your home country ....for nonO it can be done in thailand IF you already have a thai bank acct if dont have it is advised to apply for nonO outside of thailand
John **********
You can only get a 12 month Non-OA visa in your home country so you need to apply there before you travel. You can only get a 90 day Non-O visa inside Thailand but only if you already have a Thai bank account, the Non-O doesn't require insurance, police check etc but still your better to get it before you travel
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