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What do I need to know about using UK health insurance for my O-A visa in Thailand?
O-A VisaMarriage VisaHealth InsuranceForeign Insurance CertificateVisa RequirementsExpat Life in Thailand
Oct 22, 2019
7 years ago
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERhello i return to thailand on the 7th november i have O-A Marrige visa ,got this in august i have insurance from the uk but none within thailand is there some form i need to download for my uk insurance,thanks all
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat returning to Thailand on an O-A visa is seeking advice on whether a form is needed for their UK insurance. The conversation highlights confusion regarding the type of visa (O-A vs. non O-A) and the recent changes in health insurance requirements for expats. Community members discuss the need for a foreign insurance certificate and the possibility of using UK insurance, while awaiting further clarity on the rules effective from October 31.
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Robert *******
And as this goes into the same discussion about the health insurance, that may or may not or in other word it is possible or not, already leads to not possible based on I do not know. Read what is written, do not make up your own stories for what ever reason. For any further comments, discussion, questions plese use this topic, specially open for it
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Just for info, this notice now appears on the website of the Thai Embassy in Canberra, Australia. For those with concerns it might also be worth checking websites from Embassies in other countries.
The first paragraph is what I have posted separately about.
The first paragraph is what I have posted separately about.
Gregor **********
but well, maybe I am too picky about bad & wrong wording of Thais translating english texts. What I am totally convinced about is, they want to boost the Thai Insurance economy, 80,000 applicants for a Non-Imm-O/A every year are a good money earner
Gregor **********
the wording is "must furnish a completed Insurance Certificate". They do nowhere say, that this form is solely to be used with a FOREIGN health insurance. The form but in its header says "foreign insurance certificate for Alien applying to a Non-Imm-O/A"
Alan *******
Gregor Huettner They refer to two separate documents, the foreign insurance certificate and the actual insurance policy.
Gregor **********
and this is exactly how I read it, too. Why would they tell you about the "foreign insurance certificate" and in the next sentence postulate that "it may be only accepted" if a thai insurances from the tgia. list has been choosen
Alan *******
@Gregor *********
I really think this is a common Thai grammatical error. In the second half of the last paragraph, the sentence starting with "A copy of the health insurance policy......." should have the word "only" after the words "copy of". That's how I am reading it.Gregor **********
I have never said that. You are completely msiunderstanding my post. I am referring to the text Alan Smith posted above. It is the Canberra Consulate which claims it has to be a thai insurance, even in the first year of a Non-Imm-O/A. Nowwhere in their text they say that a foreign insurance is allowed. It should be mentioned - because the form "foreign insurance certificate" is made up exactly for that
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@Gregor *********
it does not say anywhere in any police order or any statement that it must be a Thai Insurance company. I tried to explain you this before, please as long as you do not show us a statement to back up your ideas stop telling it.Gregor **********
not even very vague. It CLEARLY says that it must be a thai accredited insurance (all and every one from the tgia-list are thai insurances) And this is contrary to the police order which allows a foreign accredited insurance in the first year of a Non-Imm-O/A
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@Gregor *********
a very, very vague reference to that in the last half of the last paragraph.Gregor **********
this is contrary to the text of the police order, which allows a foreign health insurance for the first year of a Non-Imm-O/A, as long as it is confirmed on the downloadable "foreign insurance certificate" form and presented at the Embassy or Consulate together with the application. It is another example of the typical mis-understanding between ministries & departments & officials
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Tod *********
@Peter **********
keep an eye on the forums and f/b groups related to thailand and see what people on O-A visas post AFTER the rule comes into effect on the 31st of Oct.Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERSorry OA over 50
Tod *********
at this time there is nothing you do. We will wait until the 31st and see how it is being handled.
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Mikkel *******
There is no such thing as a non O-A marriage visa. Do you you have a non O based on marriage, or do you have a non O-A based on being over 50?
Benjamin ******
I believe the form is posted here, under Files on the left hand side. It's the overseas insurance certificate.
Joe ***********
No - you do not have an O-A "Marriage" Visa. You are wrong and Confused
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Joe **********
I was wrong not confusedReply to
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Bill *********
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