This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

How do I handle insurance for an OA visa if I'm unsure of my entry date into Thailand?

OA Visa Thailand Retirement Visa Visa Insurance Requirements Long-Stay Visa Expat Insurance

Dec 18, 2020

5 years ago

Wyn **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

If you apply for OA visa 1 yr retirement and they ask for insurance purchase how does it work if your not sure of the date you will go to Thailand as the visa allows 1 year to enter. Most insurance online asks for start and end date. Thanks for any help.

720

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for an OA visa for retirement in Thailand, it's crucial to have valid insurance for the duration of your visa. If you're unsure of your entry date, you can approximate one. Keep in mind that the insurance should be valid for at least as long as your visa. You must enter Thailand within 90 days of visa issuance. It's also mandatory to be over 50 to apply for this visa.

90 DAY REPORTING RESOURCES / SERVICES

Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Serviceto get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted 90 Day Reporting Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Robert *********

I have a package that meets both the

******

k long-stay requirement and the 100Kusd inbound "covid" requirement in one shot. Not age sensitive. One year 25K to 40K depending on where you are coming from. Approved by foreign affairs here. Gauranteed for your CoE.

5 years ago

Kool *******

@Robert ********

what insurance company, that is not age sensitive?

5 years ago

Reply to

Kool *******

Kathy ****************

Also you must be over 50 to apply for OA retirement

5 years ago

Kool *******

Your insurance must be valid for as long as your visa is valid. Usually you must enter within 90 days the first time, or the visa expires

5 years ago

Steve *********

If you're not sure, put a reasonable guess and attempt to stick to it. I think I'm right that, if your insurance runs out after less than a year (for example 49 weeks), you'll get stamped in until it expires, ie not the full year.

5 years ago

Tony ******

@Steve ********

You are quite correct. I went on the 16th of this month to renew my retirement OA visa. My insurance started on December 1st. Expiration date of my new OA is December 1st 2021.

5 years ago

Reply to

Tony ******

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O-A visa and enter Thailand months later?

28 comments