What are the health insurance requirements for the Non-O visa in Thailand?

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Hello everyone, I am in Australia and looking at the Non O visa. My query is on the compulsory Thai health insurance. I can see the Canberra Embassy directs you to TGI I think. From other people’s experience, how much can we expect to be paying out for that aspect of the visa application? We will be getting our own health insurance for repatriation etc. Thank you.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion primarily revolves around the Non-O visa in Thailand, specifically regarding health insurance requirements. Several users clarify that the Non-O visa does not have a mandatory health insurance requirement, while the Non-OA visa does. Users suggest verifying with the local Thai consulate for accurate information and emphasize that health insurance, though not required for the Non-O visa, is advisable. Some recommend specific insurance options and provide insights into the application process for these visas.

Trust ******* · Answer

For the health insurance, be sure the provider is on the immigration list of approved providers and your outline meets the minimum requirements . I work with several companies that have policies specifically designed for OA visa .  Please feel free to reach out to  [mention redacted] if you would like some quotes on the OA visa health coverage plans

Barry ********* · Answer

I came here from Australia in 2025 Its easy to apply for the non O visa online

No insurance necessary with this visa although I would recommend getting yourself covered

Paul ********* · Answer

Go for ox visa 5yr.  The AXA option was 300 for insurance.

Noel ******** · Answer

Don’t apply for anything in Australia, trust me just turn up and use the visa centre and they will look after you, everything will be sorted in 1 day

Paul ****** · Answer

Get in touch with the Thai consulate in Canberra they are very helpful and will guide you on the right path

Kevin ************ · Answer

Wouldn’t retire there without health insurance. If something happens the cost of the insurance is minimal.

Terry *********** · Answer

Another Aussie here, I have a non-o based on marriage and health insurance was not required.

Greg *********** · Answer

you are looking at the Non-Imm-O/A Longstay Visa, for which there is a mandatory health insurance requirement. You were looking at the wording "tgia-listed insurance companies" which are Thai private insurance companies. . . . . . .you should be looking at the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa which is the correct one in the listing, which does NOT have a health insurance requirement . . . the listing leading to the Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa might be a little confusing, it is now worded as such

Ant *********** · Answer

Apply for the Non-O Single entry 90 day Visa from Oz when you are ready to leave to come over

Insurance not needed for the Non-O

Then you can go to the nearest immigration and get a list of the requirements to fulfill the 12 month extension

Brandon ************ · Answer

You're not looking at the non-O, you're looking at the non-OA.

The non-O does not require insurance.

The non-OA requires insurance approved by the embassy from a Thai company.

Tony ********** · Answer

Non-o has NO insurance requirement.  You must be looking at non-oa which requires insurance, a medical certificate and criminal background check.  Non-o required none of these.

What are the health insurance requirements for the Non-O visa in Thailand?

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