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What Are the Health Insurance Requirements for O-A Visa Holders in Thailand?

O-A Visa Health Insurance Thailand Immigration

Oren ******

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Update-

Today I arrived in Bangkok via Suvarnabhmui. The IO asked about health insurance, I presented him my cellphone with a copy of the main English policy of health insurance from my country (not on the form they ask for!).  

The IO read the policy for about 10 minutes, photographed the policy, my visa and passport,  stamped in until 3/12/2020.  

Notice- my health insurance is until mid March 2020. My visa O-A from 10/10/2019.

Good luck to everyone.

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The user arrived in Bangkok with an O-A visa and was questioned about health insurance by the immigration officer. Despite showing an insurance policy that was not in the required format, the officer took time to review and accepted the document. The user's health insurance is valid until mid-March 2020, which is after their visa issuance date. Comments suggest that those with O-A visas issued before October 31, 2019, are not required to present health insurance.

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Edward ********

Edward ********

Hi. Was this normal UK holiday health insurance?

I am in similar position. Arrive 24th Dec. For days On OA issued July 2018. Not knowing what to expect. Always have some cover.

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@Edward *******

This is regular holiday health insurance from Israel. Insurance meets their minimum requirements.

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Martin *********

Martin *********

I wonder why as you obtained your 0-A visa before the 31st Oct ..plus was it your ‘ travel insurance ‘ you showed them or health insurance ? ...

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Because the Immigration Officer is allowed to ask.

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Stephen *******

Stephen *******

You never needed insurance for O-A issued before

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@Stephen ******

Logic you are right, in practice, in Thailand as in Thailand everything is possible ...

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