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How can I successfully extend my OA visa based on retirement in Thailand?

OA Visa Retirement Visa Visa Extension Thai Immigration Health Insurance for Visa

Nov 12, 2020

5 years ago

Greg ********

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Just wanted to shout out to everybody that contributes here particularly the admins

Successfully extended my OA based on retirement today in Ubon, everything went smoothly and was handled with courtesy

The knowledge I gained from this group helped today be smooth and stress free

Thanks to all, looking forward to another year in Isaan🇹🇭

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The post expresses gratitude to the community for their assistance in successfully extending an OA visa based on retirement in Ubon, Thailand. The author shares their experience, highlighting how knowledge from the group made the process smooth and stress-free. Comments include appreciation for shared knowledge, questions about health insurance requirements, and clarifications regarding the necessity of approved health insurance for the visa extension.

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This isn't an insurance advice group, but visa advice group. For an extension of stay based on retirement using the OA visa, you will need government approved health insurance.

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For more information on the approved insurance companies.

5 years ago

Saffy *************

Did you have to show Thai approved insurance or any other extras? 🙏🏼

5 years ago

Greg ********

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@Laura *************

yes I showed health insurance and yes they checked the database

5 years ago

Martin *********

@Greg *******

may I ask how much was your premium for the year .. and age ? ...

5 years ago

Greg ********

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@Martin ********

51 & no health issues, 6000 Baht was the cheapest. It's not really a policy one can use as the deductible is very high.

5 years ago

Martin *********

@Greg *******

thanks .. I’ve just renewed mine last month .. it’s good that we can get these now ( I’m 61 , paid 7,000 ) because in the beginning we were looking at 45,000 ish ... but with these ‘ high deductibles ‘ they are a lot more acceptable.. to us .. 😉👍🏻

5 years ago

Greg ********

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@Martin ********

yes I agree my only concern is being in an motorbike accident, it's a risk I have accept

5 years ago

Martin *********

@Greg *******

I’ve got accident insurance with BKK bank 5,900 for my bike .. AND with your bike tax , there is insurance coverage on that too .. you get that when you renew your bike tax ( probably worthless as you’ll get the blame anyway but 🤷🏽 ) ..

5 years ago

Greg ********

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@Martin ********

good to know that possible thanks

5 years ago

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Greg ********

Bobby ********

@Laura *************

. The insurance is on the immigration database already

5 years ago

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Bobby ********

Tod *********

Thanx for the thanx. . I wanna thank all the posters from all over the country sharing their knowledge and information in this trying time..

Glad it worked out for you

congrats

5 years ago

DibyaJoti *********

Thanks Tod to you in particular. You are always spot on with the information and you are so helpful always. Cheers

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