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Do I need health insurance for re-entry to Thailand on a Non-OA visa?
Nov 29, 2019
6 years ago
Krishn *********
ORIGINAL POSTERLast night before leaving kingdom at swaranbhumi airport I went to reentry permit.
Talked to 4 IO about when I will enter again will I require health insurance or without insurance ( I have stay upto June 2020 stamp non OA visa ) ?
One IO was accepted that I will be allowed without health insurance but need to buy before extension of stay, other one refused and told that only one month entry and by from TGIA list insurance, 3rd one told no comments right now, we will decide when you will arrive here.
At Last I decided not to buy re-entry permit and flies.
Overall bye bye to Thailand.
Talked to 4 IO about when I will enter again will I require health insurance or without insurance ( I have stay upto June 2020 stamp non OA visa ) ?
One IO was accepted that I will be allowed without health insurance but need to buy before extension of stay, other one refused and told that only one month entry and by from TGIA list insurance, 3rd one told no comments right now, we will decide when you will arrive here.
At Last I decided not to buy re-entry permit and flies.
Overall bye bye to Thailand.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their experience at Suvarnabhumi Airport regarding the need for health insurance when re-entering Thailand on a Non-OA visa. They received mixed feedback from immigration officers about whether health insurance is necessary. Eventually, they chose not to purchase a re-entry permit and are leaving Thailand.
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Robert *******
The grass is always greener on the other side. Somehow when you arrive, the other side becomes the place you left behind. As I did remove 1 comment which was against Thai deformation laws and I do not like to sit up all night to keep on doing this, I just close this discussion to prevent people do it again. Sorry, but the admin team like to give you advise for much longer time.
Krishn *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI posted it that even Each IO have there own opinion and decision when he stamp on your passport. Friends.
I have health insurance more then 5 times worldwide coverage they require but from my country.
Forcing to buy from only TGIA is pure blackmail.
I have health insurance more then 5 times worldwide coverage they require but from my country.
Forcing to buy from only TGIA is pure blackmail.
Kari ********
I don't think you'll be missed. 🤷♀️ Good luck to you and everyone that thinks other countries are better. No one is forcing you to stay.
Amornrat **********
Thailand is still one the easiest countries to stay on various different visa. OK, it's not cheap anymore.
Krishn *********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes. True.
@Amornrat *********
.Chris ****
@Amornrat *********
you think so?, Philippines are much cheaper and easierReply to
Chris ****
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Troy *********
Thanks for the announcement
Benjamin ******
Good bye And good luck! You'll need it
Ross ********
A more common decision everyday
Robert *******
Good bye and stay healthy. Does not really matter which country you choose, hospitals do not work for free.
Luke ******
Yeah,
@Robert ******
, until they introduce insurance on non O, and present you with a bill of 396K for a 400K coverage, then you will adjust your perceptions.Krishn *********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes friend Chris Po.
Chris ****
Today a friend came back after 4 days in Singapur, O-A Extension, nobody asked about insurance at Suv.
Robert *******
As this discussion is not very Visa related, I stop. If you think that I not understand things, sorry but you may think what you want. I read both stories and accept that I did choose voluntarily to live in this country as guest. I accept their rules as crazy as that may sound to most of you.
Adam *********
Robert Lagas - understand & agree, but it’s extortion to buy Thai Health Ins if you have intl health insurance which is equal to the Thai requirements or better!
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