Is medical insurance required when extending a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Thailand Visa Requirements Retirement Visa Medical Insurance Covid Insurance Financial Requirements for Visa Expats in Thailand

Jul 19, 2021

3 years ago

Nick *******

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Question related to future retirement when LOS is ‘somewhat’ back to normal. 

I keep getting contradictory advise about extending an O visa.

I understand that the ‘initial’ O visa unlike the OA, is a 3 month single entry, no background criminal and health checks with no requirement for health insurance. 

My question - Is medical insurance required when applying for an O visa extension? If yes, what else is required (apart from 800k in the bank) when extending?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When extending a Non-O visa in Thailand, medical insurance is currently not required. Prior to Covid, no insurance was needed for extensions. However, for entry into Thailand, a Covid insurance policy of $100,000 is necessary. For an extension based on retirement, proof of 800,000 THB in a bank account is required, while for marriage-based extensions, only 400,000 THB is necessary. Note that specific requirements may vary by location.

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Tom *******

The 800k in the bank when extending is via retirement. It’s only 400K via marriage.

3 years ago

Nick *******

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@Tom ******

Not married so 800k is the cheaper option 😉

3 years ago

Tom *******

@Nick ******

if you say so. I married my Thai lady 15 years ago and it’s been the best decision I ever made. Some things you can’t put a price on, mate. 😉

3 years ago

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Tom *******

Tod *********

The answer AT THIS TIME is NO, there is no medical insurance required to get an extension on a 90 day NOn-O visa based on marriage, retirement, marriage to a foreigner working here, volunteering or raising children here.

The current entry requirements to get IN to the country make you have 100K USD in covid insurance AND the 40k/400K health insurance for the amount of time you're stamped in for <- which on a Non-O visa is 90days, but after that you are not required to have insurance

3 years ago

Nick *******

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@Tod ********

Cheers. Trying to get the basic requirements of extending the O as it stands right now. I know it’s very difficult to exclude the current circumstances, but I’ll tackle the extra requirements as and when they change as I’m sure they will before I make my application. Thanks for your help.

3 years ago

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Nick *******

Stuart *********

This is a list of requirements to get the extension in Phuket. Your local office may differ.

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3 years ago

Nick *******

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@Stuart ********

Cheers.

3 years ago

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Nick *******

Stuart *********

Prior to Covid no insurance was needed. However to get the certificate of entry you need Covid insurance of 100K USD. Further extensions in country do not require insurance (as of now).

3 years ago

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Stuart *********

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What do I need to know about extending my O Retirement visa in Thailand, including health insurance requirements?

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