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What documents do I need for questions 6 and 7 when applying for an OA visa in Thailand?
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Feb 6, 2026
3 months ago
Graham *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHigh can anyone help me with this? I’m applying for a OA visa and filling out the application form, just a bit puzzled by the question 6&7 documents to be added
6- Health insurance issued by Thai or Foreign insurer
7-Foreign Insurance Cert
Not really sure what is what as I’m in the process of of organising Health Insurance with a Thai approved Co
Any advice please TIA
6- Health insurance issued by Thai or Foreign insurer
7-Foreign Insurance Cert
Not really sure what is what as I’m in the process of of organising Health Insurance with a Thai approved Co
Any advice please TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for an OA visa in Thailand, you need to provide health insurance documentation as required in questions 6 and 7 of the application form. Question 6 asks for health insurance issued by either a Thai or foreign insurer, while question 7 requires a Foreign Insurance Certificate (FIC). It’s essential to have health insurance from a Thai approved provider, which will issue the necessary paperwork, including the FIC. Some users recommend finding a local agent to facilitate the process and gather the required documents.
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Fred **********
hello, just had it.myself 6 weeks ago.
You need to have a healthinsurance in thailand. If you have found one, you must pay them first. After that you get all the official documents AND a special certificate (question 7) that you are a foreigner with a thai insurance covering all the requested coverage from the government.
I used AA insurance broker in Hua Hin... they do all for you. They have many insurances, give you free advice and they are quick.
After you gave your pers. info...within a very short time you have all you need
You need to have a healthinsurance in thailand. If you have found one, you must pay them first. After that you get all the official documents AND a special certificate (question 7) that you are a foreigner with a thai insurance covering all the requested coverage from the government.
I used AA insurance broker in Hua Hin... they do all for you. They have many insurances, give you free advice and they are quick.
After you gave your pers. info...within a very short time you have all you need
John *******
If you want health insurance anyway, it probably doesn't hurt to go with the OA visa (although health insurance in Thailand can be very expensive). If not, consider an O visa, which is basically the same but with no mandatory health insurance requirement
John ***********
If you are appying outside of Thailand you are on an "OA" and therefore require health insurance from one of the listed approved providers.
Greg ***********
John Villinger it does not need to be a Non-OA visa. You can start the retirement in Thailand on a Non-Imm-O visa applied for and issued outside of Thailand
John ***********
Greg Alexander Yes, but they do not state where they actually are and applying for !!
Graham ******
John Villinger but they don't need a Non-OA if they are outside Thailand, it's just an option
Gregor **********
John Villinger you can apply for the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa from anywhere in the World as long as you are physically in this country and there is a Thai embassy
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מומי ******
You need international insurance through agents from Thailand.
Then they sign a document for you that you attach to the application
Then they sign a document for you that you attach to the application
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ConfidentR***********
Where you purchased the insurance for annual cover upload the certificate
Maik ******
Why OA Visa and Not O ? Dont need to do Insurance right now ....
John ***********
Maik Maik If applying fro outside Thailand must be an "OA"
Marianne ********
John Villinger No.
The difference between Non-O and the Non-OA is that Non-O gives you a one time 90 day stamp. Can be applied for inside and outside of Thailand.
The Non-OA is a multiple entry visa that is valid for a year, and stamps you for 1 year at a time. Can only be applied for in your current country of permanent residence.
The difference between Non-O and the Non-OA is that Non-O gives you a one time 90 day stamp. Can be applied for inside and outside of Thailand.
The Non-OA is a multiple entry visa that is valid for a year, and stamps you for 1 year at a time. Can only be applied for in your current country of permanent residence.
Greg ***********
John Villinger no it does not need to be a Non-OA visa. You can start the retirement in Thailand on a Non-Imm-O visa applied for and issued outside of Thailand
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John **********
You should have the insurance in place when you apply. 7 can be ignored if you're getting the insurance from a Thai company
Graham *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
do you know what I need to put in the box for 6 its a bit confusing almost repeating itself Not sure I can uploaded without putting something in box 6 ?!?!
Thanks for your help so far John
Greg ***********
@John *********
not really, the tgia-listed Thai insurances will also email the signed FIC to you. Because it is a mandatory from to uploadJohn **********
@Greg **********
I wasn't aware of that as it asks specifically about foreign insuranceReply to
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