What are the health insurance rules for the retirement visa in Thailand?

Aug 26, 2022
2 years ago
Kim *******
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Question:

looking forward to comeback to Thailand after 3 years long covid away. What’s about the Health insurance rules regarding retirement

Visa ? Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The health insurance requirement applies primarily to the NON-OA one-year visa (or OX). If you obtain a NON-O visa from outside Thailand or convert an exempt or tourist entry visa while in the country, health insurance is not mandatory. However, some embassies, notably the US embassy, may require proof of health insurance to issue the visa, which is not a general entry requirement.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Stuart *********
There is only a health insurance requirement for a non OA one year visa (or OX). If you get a non O from overseas or convert an exempt or tourist entry visa in country there is no insurance requirement. Some embassies (especially the US) may insist on insurance to issue the visa, but that’s a specific rule for that embassy, not an entry requirement.
Kim *******
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@Stuart ********
very clear, thank you 😊
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