Is health insurance mandatory for retirement visa applicants in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Health Insurance Thailand Visa Regulations Non-O-A Visa Immigration Guidance

Jun 4, 2019

6 years ago

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I just wanted to get a quick confirmation that the following is correct (Then you can lock the topic), as I've seen conflicting information from different sources and trust this group's advice more than most.

The requirement for insurance for retirement visa holders, is likely (Specifics of policy not confirmed by immigration yet & as always can be potential regional interpretations), to not affect people on extensions of stay, as it should only affect people who apply for a "retirement visa" from overseas consulates etc.

Sound correct?

Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation confirms that currently, there is a mandatory health insurance requirement for those applying for a one-year, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa from overseas consulates. However, this requirement is not expected to affect those who are on extensions of stay in Thailand.

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Tod *********

AT THIS TIME <- meaning right now.

the only thing we know is that the thai cabinet passed a mandatory insurance requirement which is tentatively scheduled to roll out for people who BUY a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa

You can ONLY get that visa from a thai consulate in your country and it's the one that requires a police background check, a medical certificate and you meet the proof of funds by using a bank in your country.

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James ********

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James ********

YES

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