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Do I need health insurance documentation when applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Non O Visa Non OA Visa Retirement Visa Health Insurance Requirements Visa Application Process

Oct 6, 2025

7 months ago

Alan ******

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Can anyone advise please?

When applying for a retirement visa, do you need your health insurance stamped and a form filled out by the insurer?  Just been advised by a well know insurer (international) they don’t do this. 

Any pointers?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a retirement visa in Thailand, it's important to differentiate between the Non O visa and the Non OA visa. The Non O visa, which is available for individuals over 50, does not require health insurance. In contrast, the Non OA visa does require health insurance, and you'll need to provide a policy certificate from your insurer as part of the application process. Thus, if you are applying for the Non OA visa, ensure your insurance meets the necessary requirements.

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Colin *******

You seem to be applying for a Non OA Visa once you have purchased the Insurance you will get a policy certificate that is what they require.

7 months ago

Jesper *******

Most ppl apply for nonO instead of nonOA without the insurance requirement and get local insurance after arriving in thailand

7 months ago

Jim *******

No, no health insurance is needed for non O

7 months ago

Stuart *********

A Non O visa (often referred to as a “retirement visa” but actually issued to anyone over 50) doesn’t require insurance.

A Non OA visa (often referred to as a “retirement visa”) does require insurance.

7 months ago

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