Do I need to show funds and health insurance when returning to Thailand on a Non-O-E Visa for retirement?

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Oct 7, 2019

5 years ago

Steve *********

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Hi guys  I think  I have asked this question  before  but cannot  remember  ok. I have a non O E Visa  based on  retirement.  Do I have to  show  funds and health insurance  when  returning from the  UK to Thailand?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When returning to Thailand on a Non-O-E Visa based on retirement, it is advisable to carry 20,000 Thai baht (or equivalent cash) to show to immigration if asked, although currently there is no mandatory health insurance requirement. The constraints around documentation have not changed, and travelers report not being asked for the cash upon entry.

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Tod *********

and as the answer didn't change from the previous time they asked their question, we're done.

5 years ago

Adam *********

I arrived last night same Visa...not asked for $$

5 years ago

James ********

You have asked these same questions before...

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.. When you arrive to enter Thailand, you should always carry 20,000 Thai baht or its equal in CASH to show Thai Immigration Officer IF ASKED.

...AS of TODAY OCTOBER 7th, there is NO REQUIREMENT to have HEALTH INSURANCE.

BTW...I too have the O-A Visa. I arrived at BKK last Thursday night October 4th and was not asked to show 20,000 Thai baht cash ...but I WAS PREPARED to show it IF ASKED. I was stamped in for an added 365 days as I am still in my first year of the O-A.

5 years ago

James ********

You have a Non O-A visa ...not a Non O-E as typed by you in post.

5 years ago

Stu **********

No.

5 years ago

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