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Do I need to show proof of health insurance when re-entering Thailand on a Non-IMM O-A visa issued before October 2019?
Nov 10, 2019
6 years ago
Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a Non -IMM O-A multiple visa issued at Sydney Australia on the 5 April 2019 and have used it a couple of times.
My understanding is that i will not have to show proof of insurance when i return at Christmas as it was issued before the health insurance requirements came into force in October, am i correct in thinking this?
Thanks Peter
My understanding is that i will not have to show proof of insurance when i return at Christmas as it was issued before the health insurance requirements came into force in October, am i correct in thinking this?
Thanks Peter
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquires about the health insurance requirement for re-entering Thailand on a Non-IMM O-A multiple visa issued prior to the health insurance mandate in October 2019. The responses highlight mixed opinions, with some claiming insurance is still required for re-entry, while others discuss alternative visa options and the challenges of obtaining insurance for seniors.
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Darren *********
Copied from Samui forum, recent re-entry experience for a Non O-A holder.
Ivan ************
I'm not sure that there's any distinction between a first or subsequent entry, I don't get that from the police order. And there are reports of people being challenged/denied on their first entry, although there are also plenty more getting stamped in without issue. I suspect this is down to inconsistencies on the IO level rather than some consistently applied master plan.
Bernd ***********
But that, at least, makes some sense to me. It means they accept the O-A visa with international insurance for a total of the 1st year (or the length of the insurance accordingly )
Darren *********
Australian, saying they left a week ago and when re-entering (Bangkok) had their health insurance validity bought into question. Sorry if it’s not that clear.
Tod *********
that's about as clear as mud :/
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Bernd ***********
Have you checked the SYD embassy webpage . I checked my German embassy webpage and found that i still could have the 1 year NON O (over 50 years old ) multiple entry for 1 year without that insurance story but have to leave every 90 days .
Michael ********
6 month multi entry tourist or 60 days tourists, but not a good long term strategy. Or send 800k to a bank in Thailand and leave it there. Get a 90 day NON O and then enter Thailand. Extend for a year and get a multi re-entry permit. Come and go when you want. Extend every year while in Thailand.
Tod *********
(y) good suggestions
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Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTERLooks I cannot do the insurance anyway,looked at the insurance company's listed check there policy's, I too old 76 they will only do up to 75 and that's only on renewal's ,so looks like I will have to try to get a 90 day tourist visa now ,any other thoughts?
James ********
Peter Forkes contact the insurance companies. They might consider you. Pacific Cross insures to age 75. It would be worth the call to ask if its possible at age 76. Good Luck . Please report back your findings.
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Kevin *************
Where can I find a list of the 12 approved Thai Health Insurance providers?
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@Kevin ************
On the websites of the Thai Ebassies.Benjamin ******
Using the search feature on the left hand side of the page, I found this from Tod Daniel's post about an hour ago...
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Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIt makes this visa no good for me as I only stay 2 months a time so does it mean I have to take a one year policy ,very expensive I just checked the company's they list, just to stay 2 months, not good for me.
James ********
Peter Forkes then...pardon me.. I think you are foolish to not have the O-A.
The day will come when you seek to enter Thailand three times a year x 2 months each trip...and be denied.
The out of pocket cost of a basic O-A policy which meets the minimum requirements is lessened greatly if you choose a high deductible ...of 300,000 Thai baht...reduces the annual premium approx 50%. Keep your $$$ earning interest at home and net cost go you minimal... And have peace of mind entering and leaving Thailand as often as you do.
Look at Pacific Cross...with high deductible...
The day will come when you seek to enter Thailand three times a year x 2 months each trip...and be denied.
The out of pocket cost of a basic O-A policy which meets the minimum requirements is lessened greatly if you choose a high deductible ...of 300,000 Thai baht...reduces the annual premium approx 50%. Keep your $$$ earning interest at home and net cost go you minimal... And have peace of mind entering and leaving Thailand as often as you do.
Look at Pacific Cross...with high deductible...
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James ********
Peter Forkes but how many times in a year do you stay in Thailand?
That is an important question.
That is an important question.
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Tod *********
AFAIK: that is NOT correct, EVERY person on an O-A visa or a yearly extension on one entering thailand after their first entry (when they can show proof of insurance from their country) is required to show insurance by one of the 12 approved thai carriers.
Let's wait until we hear some more reports about what's really going on.
The rule has been in effect for just over a week, and there's just not enough VERIFIABLE reports.
Let's wait until we hear some more reports about what's really going on.
The rule has been in effect for just over a week, and there's just not enough VERIFIABLE reports.
Tom *********
Too early to tell
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