Do You Need Health Insurance for Renewal of OA Visa in Thailand?

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Ok. I have heard you don't need insurance for renew extension on my OA Visa. And I now have heard you do need it. Does anyone have a simple answer to this? Or is it still up in the air. I have blue cross in the states which covers me well over here. So is there a yes or no answer yet?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The requirement for health insurance when renewing an OA visa in Thailand is currently unclear, with community opinions divided. Most commenters agree that health insurance is necessary, particularly for extensions, but there is uncertainty about whether foreign policies will be accepted. It is advised to stay updated on the situation and consider exploring local insurance options.

Tod ********* · Answer

You DEFINITELY NEED health coverage but there is some debate on whether you can use a foreign insurance to meet the coverage after your first entry on an O-A.

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.

Polo ********* · Answer

You definetly need health insurance!

Marty ********* · Answer

Yes. Wait to see what happens but it wouldn't hurt to explore what the current insurance options are now. If you are on yearly extensions then they are going to probably require a Thai insurance policy. You should look into these now and weigh the implications knowing you have time to wait this out until August next year.

Robert ******* · Answer

But be careful, go before the last date of your current Admitted until or permitted up to date, to apply for an Extension of Stay. Do not pass this day and get into overstay, because nobody posted their experience.

James ******** · Answer

Yes you will need health insurance for the O-A. However...as its so soon since it became effective...lets all wait and see what really develops. Hopefully somehow those who do have policies like yours in home country but covers worldwide will be accepted...more later as it is known.

Best for now...sit back ..relax...do not freak out.

Best for now...sit back ..relax...do not freak out.

Do You Need Health Insurance for Renewal of OA Visa in Thailand?

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