Do I need health insurance for my Non-Immigrant OA visa if it was issued before the new rule?

Health Insurance NON-O Visa Immigration Process

Dec 20, 2019

5 years ago

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Just a heads up can turn off commenting. 

Arrived DMK last night 

Non Imm AO Issued before insurance edict. 

Stamped in no problem. 

Took a little while she seemed to be researching something in computer and hand held device then stamped me in OK 

No questions regarding insurance at all though I do have it. 

Very pleased thanks you guys and Rob Hua Hin for all the guidance and information. Very pleased.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post details an individual's experience entering Thailand on a Non-Immigrant OA visa issued prior to the new health insurance requirement. Upon arrival, they were stamped in without any questions about insurance, despite having it. Comments clarify that as long as the visa was issued before the insurance requirement took effect, the holder is not obligated to show proof of insurance until they seek a yearly extension.

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Padraig **********

Hope so my wife on a O-A visa issued in August , entered on 30th Oct no probs...stamped one year...left Dec 11th and will re enter 30th Jan......let’s see if they ask her for insurance at CM!

5 years ago

Tod *********

report back if you can and let us know if she was asked or not okay?

5 years ago

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Tod *********

Bob **********

Great to hear thanks

5 years ago

Tod *********

Umm you DON'T have to have insurance at this time. Your O-A visa was issued BEFORE the rule went into effect and you are free to use the visa until it expires. It's only if you go to get a yearly extension of stay from the immigration office after the visa is running out that you would need to carry health insurance by one of the 12 thai carriers

5 years ago

Bob **********

@Tod ********

WOW thanks Tod I've been sweating it mine was issued in April going to Cambodia March next year you just took a load off my shoulders first I've heard of this 😄😄😄

5 years ago

Ed ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Coming into DMK

@T**

I didn’t want to risk it they’re alway bit scratchy there.

5 years ago

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Ed ********

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