Do I need health insurance for my extension after starting on an O-A visa in Thailand?
Oct 20, 2019
5 years ago
Mark ************
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user entered Thailand on an O-A visa and has been informed that they cannot extend it. Instead, they have received an Extension of Stay based on retirement, which raises the question of whether health insurance is required for their next extension. Comments from the community indicate that, as per recent regulations, health insurance will be mandatory for extensions that originated from an O-A visa. However, clarity exists that if an applicant started their extensions on a different visa (Non-O), insurance may not be required. The discussion also includes alternatives such as exiting the country and reapplying for a different visa type if insurance becomes an issue.
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.