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Is medical insurance compulsory for a Thai retirement visa (non-OA) or can I pay as I go?

Thai Retirement Visa Non-O Visa Non-OA Visa Medical Insurance Visa Requirements

May 26, 2024

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Chris ***********

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Good 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.

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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 *********

No

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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.

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Tony *******

Hi what is the difference between the two visas? Thanks.

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Chris *******

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.

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Oleg ***********

if you do extension of OA visa inside of Thailand. Proof of funds and insurance are needed.

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Chris ***********

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Thank you

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Tony *******

thanks mate

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Chris ***********

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Thanks for your prompt reply.

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