What are the re-entry requirements for a Non-Immigrant O visa holder regarding health insurance in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Re-Entry Permit Health Insurance Requirements Expat Visa Regulations Retirement Visa Extensions Thailand Immigration Rules

Mar 25, 2021

4 years ago

Mike **************

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I am here for many years based on an actual 0 visa, getting yearly retirement extentions. 

I have read recently that with a re-entry I would now need to produce proof of a "health insurance". Although I have an European health insurance, I do not necessarily want to get involved in any paperwork.

Anybody knows about "re-entry" based on "non-immi 0 extentions" ? Thank you.

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The user has been residing in Thailand for several years on a Non-Immigrant O visa with annual retirement extensions. They are inquiring about the current re-entry requirements, specifically related to health insurance, as recent information suggests proof of insurance may be necessary upon re-entering Thailand. A commenter clarifies that while traditionally no insurance is required for extensions, current entry regulations due to COVID-19 do mandate proof of health insurance coverage, specifically 100K USD in COVID insurance for re-entry.

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Tod *********

okay your original O visa expired many many years ago and you've been getting yearly extensions of stays based on retirement at the immigration office. You are correct to get that yearly extension you do NOT need insurance

BUT

IF you're going to exit and re-enter thailand NOW (since this covid shit show started) you're going to meet the entry requirements to get back in (as does EVERYONE) and one of them is proof you have 100K US in Covid insurance.

4 years ago

Mike **************

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@Tod ********

thank you so much. Not leaving to Greece in the summer I guess.

4 years ago

Alf ***********

@Mike *************

, FYI, this is the embassy in Norway.

I don't know about the one in Greece

4 years ago

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Alf ***********

Some embassys requires the 400

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000 health insurance for re-entry permit holders too.

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4 years ago

James ********

@Alf **********

that is unusual. Might be Embassy specific.

Alf ***********

, yes it is

James ********

crazy isn't it ...

Alf ***********

, I would say so 😂

The same embassy also requires an onward ticket for every visa, even the long term ones

4 years ago

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Alf ***********

Tod *********

you can't get a re-entry based extension :( You're on an extension now and if you are going to leave you buy a re-entry permit and leave the country. As long as you come back BEFORE that re-entry expires AND you meet the entry requirements in place at that time you'll get stamped in until your extension expires.

4 years ago

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Tod *********

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