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Do I need health insurance documentation when applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
Oct 6, 2025
2 days ago
Alan ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a retirement visa in Thailand, it is important to distinguish between the Non-O visa and the Non-OA visa. The Non-O visa (available for those over 50) does not require health insurance, while the Non-OA visa does require insurance to be documented. Most expats tend to opt for the Non-O visa to avoid the insurance requirement and often secure local insurance once in Thailand.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
