Do I need to show full-year health insurance for a Thai O-A retirement visa if I plan to stay for only 6 months?

@Lexington ******

It should be common sense, but you know how things work.

The wording says insurance must be valid for duration of stay, not duration of visa.

So it can get a little confusing. That’s why I asked the question.

@James *******

Thanks, I finally got through to the consulate in Chicago late this afternoon. He did confirm that.

I’m between a rock and a hard place. Non OA won’t work for me just to trying to get insurance. I’m positive I’m not insurable in Thailand or here even here and I have to have really good insurance.

I did inquire about the elite visa that may be my ticket. I can have travel insurance and and I can get it for a year with all preexisting conditions covered. If I only have 6 months that’s what they will stamp me in with.

I just have to go back to the US once a year to re up it. I planned on going back at least once a year anyway.

I appreciate your input.

Thank you!

@James *******

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@James *******

Thank you. I’m delaying until fall.