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What are the new medical insurance requirements for the Non-OA visa in Thailand after October 31, 2019?

Al *******
asked Oct 11, 2019
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I bought a non imm o-a multi entry visa a couple of months ago from the LA Thai Consulate and will be flying out from the US on October 30 and arrive in Thailand on October 31. As you may expect, with only three weeks until we depart, I have been watching the news on the new medical insurance requirements with great concern. I decided to ask the Consulate where I had purchased the visa about what to expect when we arrive in Bangkok. Here is their response:

“If your visa hasn't expired then you do not have to worry. This only affect if you apply [for] the Non-OA Visa after Oct. 31.”

I think I will print out a copy of this email and have it with me when we arrive in Bangkok.
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A user expressed concerns about new medical insurance requirements for the Non-OA multi-entry visa they obtained before the changes take effect. They contacted the Thai Consulate and received confirmation that as long as their visa remains valid, the new requirements do not apply to them since they applied before October 31. Community members advised keeping documentation handy and stressed the importance of having insurance when traveling.
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Geoff *******
Geoff *******
Surely, it's sensible to simply have your insurance details to hand. It does not make sense to travel without insurance anyway.
Al *******
Al *******
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@Geoff ******
I do and will, of course.
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
Hope the advice they gave is correct, and implemented consistently by all IO’s when entering country 🤓
Robert *******
Robert *******
Always good to print the e-mail. From 31 Oct 2019 there is a new rule, this new rule is not in place today or in the last weeks you applied for this visa.

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