Is health insurance required for the Non-O visa in Thailand?

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May 20, 2022

3 years ago

Pat *********

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Does O visa require health insurance?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The requirement for health insurance when applying for an O visa in Thailand varies depending on where and how you obtain the visa. Some consulates may require it, while others do not. Particularly, health insurance is not required for extensions of stay within Thailand. However, health insurance may be required for the Thai Pass and for obtaining an evisa. Issues arise when applying from abroad, with some applicants reporting that insurance was requested, while others noted it was not necessary for their applications.

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John ******

I have an o visa based on retirement. I am returning to Thailand soon... On a re-entry permit. I nerd 10k usd insurance right? But for what time period? A week. Month? Year?

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Bim ******

Just spoke to a mate who got the O evisa in March from the UK, no insurance needed.

2 years ago

Bim *******

@Steve ******

I just landed in Bangkok and they didn't ask to see it but it is required for the Thai pass and to get the evisa

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Bim ******

Covid insurance for the Thai pass but no insurance needed for the non imm O evisa.

2 years ago

Bim *******

@Steve ******

yes exactly. I still uploaded my Thai insurance on the evisa application as it asked for it but don't think it's required for a Non O

2 years ago

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Bim *******

Peter *********

Only when issued outside of Thailand 🇹🇭

3 years ago

Bim *******

I applied for the Non O based on retirement in the UK and it asked for it. It's not required for extension of stay.

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Bim ******

It wasnt required last November in the UK. Only the OA required insuarance.

3 years ago

Bim *******

@Steve ******

it asks for it when you apply. I have it anyway so uploaded it

2 years ago

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Bim *******

Stuart *********

Depends where you are obtaining it from. Some consulates stipulate that you must have it others don’t. For applications inside of Thailand or extensions it is not required.

3 years ago

Pat *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Stuart ********

thanks so much the airline check in counter staff in Canada are a tough bunch

3 years ago

Russell *******

@Pat ********

don't understand the rules more likely

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Pat ********