What is the current health insurance requirement for a Type-O visa application at the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles?

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Jan 30, 2024

10 months ago

Ken *********

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Does anyone have recent experience getting a Type-O visa (90-day, retirement) from the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles? If so, were you asked to provide evidence of health insurance? The Type O-A has a health insurance requirement but the info on the LA Consulate's website does not list health insurance as a requirement for Type O. We've emailed the consulate to confirm but they just reply by sending a link to their website. Hopefully the info on the website is accurate but people's real experience is the best indicator. Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post inquires about the health insurance requirements for a Type-O visa (90-day retirement) when applying at the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles. The original poster notes a discrepancy between the LA Consulate's website and the requirements for a Type O-A visa, which does require health insurance. Despite reaching out to the consulate for clarification, they received generic responses. Comments include suggestions to check the eVisa application requirements, insights from a travel blog detailing a similar process in another country, and a prompt reflecting on trust in the available information.

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Bart **************

You have answered your own question. If now someone would say it's required, which would you believe?

9 months ago

Ken *********

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Bart Beemsterboer I'd like to believe that the information on the consulate's website is accurate, but I also know that with Thai govt. offices, how requirements are applied can vary widely. I've personally had experiences where Thai consular officials contradicted the information on their own consulate's website (said information was out of date and rules had changed). Hence, someone's recent experience applying for a Type O (retirement ) at the LA Consulate might shed some light on whether they are following what's on their website or not. Thanks!

9 months ago

Bart **************

@Ken ********

ah okay, makes sense actually.

9 months ago

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Bart **************

Charles **********

I recently documented, on my Travel Blog, the process as it applies in the United Arab Emirates. You may find some useful tips there as the process should be similar around the world. Good Luck 🇹🇭🙏🏻

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10 months ago

Ken *********

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@Charles *********

That's a very comprehensive and detailed document. If my friend winds up needing to go for the Type O-A instead of the Type O, the information will be very useful. Thanks for sharing!

9 months ago

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Graham ******

Is the application online (eVisa)? If so start the application to see what is required, you can pause and resume anytime

10 months ago

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Graham ******

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