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

May 20, 2022
3 years ago
Pat *********
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Does O visa require health insurance?
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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?
Steve *******
@Bim ******
Just spoke to a mate who got the O evisa in March from the UK, no insurance needed.
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
Steve *******
@Bim ******
Covid insurance for the Thai pass but no insurance needed for the non imm O evisa.
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
Peter *********
Only when issued outside of Thailand 🇹🇭
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.
Steve *******
@Bim ******
It wasnt required last November in the UK. Only the OA required insuarance.
Bim *******
@Steve ******
it asks for it when you apply. I have it anyway so uploaded it
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.
Pat *********
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@Stuart ********
thanks so much the airline check in counter staff in Canada are a tough bunch
Russell *******
@Pat ********
don't understand the rules more likely
Garrett ***********
@Pat ********
If you have a visa already, it's non of their business if you have health insurance for your visa or not.
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