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What happens if someone cannot get medical insurance for their O-A retirement visa renewal in Thailand due to pre-existing conditions?

O-A Retirement Visa Medical Insurance Requirement Visa Renewal Immigration Rules Thailand Expatriate Living in Thailand

Dec 14, 2021

3 years ago

Seua **********

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Regarding the medical insurance requirement for renewal of retirement visa O-A. If because of pre-existing medical condition and age, if one cannot get coverage, will they have to leave Thailand, even after being here for 15+years? Alternatives?

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by expats renewing their O-A retirement visa in Thailand, specifically regarding the mandatory medical insurance. It highlights that if an individual cannot obtain insurance due to pre-existing conditions or age, they may face visa denial and potential departure from Thailand despite long-term residency. The conversation emphasizes that meeting immigration requirements is essential for visa renewal and suggests exploring alternative visa options.

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Robert *******

Sorry but the requirements of Immigration are the set requirements. I believe does not change the situation of not meeting what is asked. Sorry for your friend, but he might ask his friends what visa they used.

If your friend has any visa questions, he is free to join the page and ask his questions. Good luck friends.

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Benjamin ******

Wait, is this post about YOU, or your FRIEND?

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Robert *******

And the answer is there. This is not a place for hearsay or a friend has a friend and his friend may have but it could also be something that others did use to get the possibility of.

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Robert *******

If you can not meet the requirements of the Extension of Stay it will be denied, no matter how long you did stay inside Thailand before.

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@Seua *********

Different visa used, different requirements for the Extension of Stay.

Please be careful with my friend as they could be on a total different visa.

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