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Is medical insurance compulsory for a Thai retirement visa (non-OA) or can I pay as I go?
May 26, 2024
2 years ago
Chris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERGood morning. Quick question, probably only requiring a yes/no answer. Is medical insurance compulsory for a Thai retirement visa, or can I pay as I go? I am 75. Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Medical insurance is not compulsory for a Thai retirement visa with a non-O classification, but it is required for a non-OA visa.
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Martin *********
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Brandon ************
A non-O visa and extension have no insurance requirement.
A non-OA visa and extension does have an insurance requirement.
A non-OA visa and extension does have an insurance requirement.
Tony *******
Hi what is the difference between the two visas? Thanks.
Chris *******
@Tony ******
a non-o starts as a 90 day visa and 1 yr extensions, you require 800k in Thailand bank for the extension (or the original 90 day if obtained in country.)Can be obtained from home or in country.
An OA is a 1 yr visa obtained from your home country only.
Using proof of funds only from home.
It requires health insurance
Police check
Medical
It allows multiple entry and can be be stretched to almost 2 years as you get 1yr on each entry. *as long as you have proof of insurance.
No money needed In Thailand.
Oleg ***********
@Chris ******
if you do extension of OA visa inside of Thailand. Proof of funds and insurance are needed.Chris ***********
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Thank youTony *******
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ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for your prompt reply.
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