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What are the key requirements and details for obtaining and extending an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

OA Retirement Visa Non-OA Visa Visa Extensions Medical Insurance Requirements Financial Requirements for Visa Thailand Visa Rules

Steve ************

asked Apr 19, 2022

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OA retirement visa questions. 1) As part of the OA application process and showing funds ie option of 800,000 thb in home country bank acc - any minimum period oh how long those funds must have been in account for? 2) am I correct in saying that after 1 year in Thailand then the OA is actually extended to an O visa 3) but this extn still will require med ins as came in on an OA? 4) And if still require med ins then (proof of) that cover should show for the full period of the 1 year extension? Thanks in advance, really appreciate this group

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This post addresses several questions regarding the OA retirement visa in Thailand, including the needed financial documentation for the application, the extension process after one year, and the medical insurance requirements. The responses clarify that funds should generally be in the account for a period of 1 month to 6 months depending on the embassy's rules, and the OA visa does not convert to an O visa after one year. Additionally, medical insurance remains a requirement for the extension, which must meet specific coverage criteria.

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Ellie *******

1) It depends on each Embassy/Consulate you are applying for your Non-OA at. Many don't have, but some have requirements of a period from 1 month to 6 months. You need to check with them for detail.

For example, the London embassy site states as below;

"Financial evidence showing monthly income of not less than 65,000 THB (approx. £1,625) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (approx. £20,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, for at least 1 month"

2) you are almost right.

- If you enter Thailand again on Non-OA just before the expiring date, you can get one more 365days stamp to stay

and/or

- you can apply for 1-year extension based on being over 50yo with meeting the requirements for a holder of Non-OA entry stamp

3) Yes, insurance is one of the requirements for a 1-year extension based on retirement/over 50 from Non-OA entry.

4) yes, you will be approved extension of stay for the shortest period of these three

a) for 1 year

b) until your insurance coverage fulfilled

c) until your passport expires

5 years ago

Mario *********

@Ellie ******

am i wrong about the insurance coverage, isn’t 20,000$ usd now ?

5 years ago

Alan ******

@Mario ********

just make sure the O-A visa Insurance requirement covers covid also, otherwise you will need another policy. Most Longstay.tgia.org policies do.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Mario ********

, you are mixing two different requirements.

What you are talking about is the insurance required for entering Thailand on ANY visa under the Covid situation.

Non-OA insurance is one of the requirements for acquiring a visa.

5 years ago