What are the latest requirements for medical insurance under the A O 50+ visa?

Oct 10, 2019
5 years ago
Tony *********
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Any update on the latest requirement regarding the medical insurance for the A O 50+ visa

I'm booked to fly out on 29/10 was going to buy an a o visa from the Thai Consulate Sydney ....but if the insurance comes into play will just do an extension here before I go

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The latest updates on the A O 50+ visa indicate that medical insurance requirements may come into effect, with reports suggesting that details will be finalized by October 31, 2019. If you already have an O-A visa, you can proceed with your plans, but if you are still applying, it is advisable to do so quickly. Additionally, it's important to understand the differences between the O and O-A visas.
Tod *********
You need to understand the difference between an O visa and an O-A visa
Tony *********
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Tod Daniels ....Yes I understand the difference Tod .....

Just that I'm going to Aus. to take care of some business, and as my extension expires
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thought I would do the O-A in Aust .....cheers
James ********
NO update. Monitor your home country Australia Thai website.

If you already have the O-A visa issued. Enjoy it and your stays in Thailand.

If you are planning to apply for it do it quickly....the effective date is reported to be October 31, 2019. But as of yet specific details unknown.
James ********
@Tony ********
probably a good decision. Good Luck
James ********
@Tony ********
see OVERSEAS INSURANCE CERTIFICATE for the form that apparently will be used by Thai Embassy/Consulates in ones home country to meet the new health insurance requirements.
James ********
See the new Overseas Health Insurance Certificate here...

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James ********
@Tony ********
we are watching foreign Thai Embassy websites ...yet no changes seen.

But if you do have health insurance which covers you in Thailand as well as home country it appears it will meet the requirement.

A form for this health insurance certificate of coverage does appear on the Thai website which does now sell the O-X health insurance...with O-A now added.
Tony *********
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James Miller .....thanks James...I'm in Thailand at present ....won't be able to meet the
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cut off if it comes in ...might just do my annual extension before I depart ...."wait for the dust to settle" as they say
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