What are the costs, renewal limits, and health insurance requirements for the Thailand OA Visa?

Sorry but this post is not going to be the one to list all possible visa types.

@Geoffrey *****

, Please contact one of the moderators to re-open this if you have specific questions regarding the original post. Or make a new one about other types of visas.

Possibly an METV visa might suit you, 6 months multiple entry validity, with a well timed entry 9 months possible. But realistically a non O with yearly extensions and multiple entry permit, tho you might want to be planning exactly when the extension time occurs by buying the visa at an opportune time to coincide with your travel plans back home.

You might consider the Non O Retirement visa via the Thai consulate in Los Angeles. No insurance required. You need to show funds in USA equivalent to 800k baht then….. You will need to open a bank account in Thailand and deposit 800,000 baht in order to obtain one year extensions of stay.

Have you looked into the 10 year LTR wealthy pensioner visa

Visa exempt entry is not a solution for long term stay in Thailand. It would seem an O or OA visa with appropriate extensions of stay and reentry permits are for you. You could enter visa exempt to apply for the O visa inside Thailand.

Another option is just enter on visa exempt, you get a free 60 day stamp which you can extend for another 30 days if required.

Why not just do 3 month nonO age 50 and over visa from inside Thailand since it does not require insurance? When close to expiration, ask for 1 year extension and pay for multiple entry. 3800 Thb total for ext plus multiple reentry.

Q. Is the initial cost and renewals of the OA Visa still $200?

-> The visa fee for Non-OA in US is 200 USD.

Q. Is there a limit to how many one year renewals I will be granted?

-> No in US. There are US passport holders who continue getting Non-OA every 1-2 years.

Q. Will I be able to obtain health insurance at the limits required by Thailand that will not break my bank?

-> That is between you and your insurance provider. Unfortunately, insurance details are out of the scope of this group. Check the requirements for Non-OA and talk with your insurance companies.

You need to check the website of the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you apply for your visa for detailed requirements.

See this page for RTE/RTCG Jurisdiction in US.