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What documents are needed to renew a 12-month retirement visa in Thailand, and is health insurance required?

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Jul 16, 2025

2 days ago

Jenny ******

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Hello again, I’m looking up what documents I need to renew my 12month retirement visa. Do I now need health insurance, I didn’t need it when I applied initially (I applied in Thailand nit from my home country UK). TIA

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The user is inquiring about the document requirements for renewing a 12-month retirement visa in Thailand, specifically regarding the necessity of health insurance. Several commenters clarify that if health insurance was not required during the initial application for a retirement visa, it likely won’t be necessary for the extension either. However, it’s recommended to confirm the latest requirements at the local immigration office. Additionally, there are specifics about financial proof needed for the visa renewal, emphasizing the distinction between Non-O and Non-OA visas in terms of health insurance requirements. The conversation suggests visiting immigration directly or considering an agent for assistance with the renewal process.

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Max *************

Fyi, you're not renewing your visa. You're extending your permission to stay. You're not on a visa while in country,but your extension is based on an initial visa,which I guess is a Non-O.

13 hours ago

Ian *********

Which visa are you on now?

a day ago

Rok ********

Non-OA requires health insurance and can be obtained only from home country. I am also collecting for 2nd renewal: Samut Prakan requires verified (stamped) TM30, as i am moving onto 65,000 monthly transfer method i am awaiting the 12th on 4th of August. Proof that I maintained 800,000 for 3 months from the last extension and minimum 400,000 thereafter until the 2nd extension application. I will also prepare schedule of transfers from Wise to my BKK a/c which seems to be the recent requirement in some IOs in addition to transfers being shown as “Foreign Transfer”. The form, 2 copies of passport including visa pages, photos and 1900 baht. A checklist for both of us. Anything else to add?

a day ago

Alan *****

I’d just go through an agent it saves a lot of headaches 😉

a day ago

Max *************

@Alan ****

Please tell me what your problems are with immigration and requirements? If you don't know what type of initial visa you're on and need help with exactly same copies every year,then maybe you should think about relocating. Doing 1 year extensions is a walk in the park for every person with half a brain.I'm spending 5-6 minutes every year inside my immigration office when doing my 1 year extensions.

13 hours ago

Tony *********

@Alan ****

fucking rip off merchants

a day ago

Doug ********

@Tony ********

are they. I don't want to use agent as think it is expensive but if people can afford it and are happy to pay I'm not sure that makes them rip off merchants.

a day ago

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Doug ********

Bill *********

@Alan ****

Agreed! I just did this 2 weeks ago. Saw the same sea of people waiting for their number to be called. I had to wait too, but in a coffee shop drinking a latte while my agent took care of business. I ❤️ my agent!

a day ago

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Bill *********

Marty *********

The OA requires health insurance. The O does not require health insurance. You probably have an O visa.

2 days ago

Jenny ******

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@Marty ********

thank you

2 days ago

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Jenny ******

Wannikea *********

Go to your local immigration office and get the current list of requirements for an extension

2 days ago

Jenny ******

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@Wannikea ********

thank you

2 days ago

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Jenny ******

Stuart ***********

You must have got a non O visa originally, so you don't need health insurance.

2 days ago

Jenny ******

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@Stuart **********

thank you

2 days ago

Jenny ******

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@Stuart **********

thank you

2 days ago

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Jenny ******

Jan ******************

If you didn’t need any mandatory health insurance for the initial visa, you’ll don’t need it for the extension either. The requirements varies slightly between immigrations and it’s best to visit your immigration and get handed over their requirements before you apply. If you don’t have a affidavit letter regarding income the 800K baht has to be seasoned for two months prior to your first application. If you’re on your second year, you’ll need to prove twelve months consecutive transfers of minimum 65K baht if you want to change to the income method.

2 days ago

Mackay **********

@Jan *****************

about the most concise answer I’ve seen, well done sir 🙏

18 hours ago

Jenny ******

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@Jan *****************

thank you, very helpful

2 days ago

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Jenny ******

Pete *******

Retirement visas are for 90 days. Can only suggest you do a lot more research and reading.

2 days ago

Jenny ******

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@Pete ******

I have done the 90 days and extended for 12 months. I renew on 22nd sept. I have done a lot of reading thank you

2 days ago

Pete *******

@Jenny *****

then you should know that a Non immigrant visa is only valid for 90 days and that for the Non-O there is no health insurance requirement.

a day ago

Max *************

@Pete ******

Since when is a non-immigrant visa only valid 90 days? Maybe you should learn more about correct terminology.

13 hours ago

Pete *******

@Max ************

the discussion is about retirement, here the Non-O is only valid for 90 days. Suggest you also read and research and not spout nonsense.

11 hours ago

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Pete *******

Brenda *********

@Jenny *****

the way it’s been changing you just don’t know

a day ago

Phil ******

@Jenny *****

no you don't need health insurance with a non O extension bases on retirement. , but i recommend it

a day ago

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Phil ******

Paul *******

@Pete ******

sarcasm is the lowest form of wit

Why couldn't you just answer the question

John *******

Because he's a tit.

Pete *******

nothing sarcastic in my statement just fact.

a day ago

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Pete *******

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