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What is the process and insurance requirement for a Non-Immigrant O 90-day retirement visa for Australians?

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Nov 13, 2025

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Hello Australian Applying for a  non immigrant O 90 day retirement visa. looks like they want insurance now! ? PS 

Ok don’t need insurance thanks for the info’ 

BUT has anyone gone through the whole ridiculous process online to get to the end and clime on payment and it’s totally FROZEN !! 

I’m in Australia 

TIA 🙏🏼

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An Australian is applying for a Non-Immigrant O 90-day retirement visa and is concerned about the new insurance requirement, eventually confirming that insurance is not needed for this specific visa type. The user faces issues with the online application process and payment. Community members clarify that only the Non-OA visa requires insurance and share their own experiences with the application process, noting various timelines and the absence of insurance requirements.

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Jay *******

You're applying for the wrong visa. The OA requires insurance, not the Non O.

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Kenneth *******

Depending on how long of a stay at one time u are having i do my visa on line from Australia it takes 10 minutes they send application number instantly and it takes 4 days its done ✔️ I have yearly insurance cost $620 a year with max 90 day stay at one time and it has motor bike cover in that.( must have bike liance) Southern Cross insurance

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@Kenneth ******

page is giving me grief will get to the line. Cheers mate

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Kenneth *******

not line online thai digital visa

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Mark *******

Yes Sydney is better

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Jim *******

That is not your choice. When you enter your address, the Thai web site shows which place (Thai Canberra Embassy or Thai Consulate in Sydney) is catering for your area.

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David **********

I applied to Sydney embassy got the non o visa in 10 days no insurance needed

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Jim *******

@David *********

No Thai Embassy in Sydney. It is a Consulate. Same functionality for such applications.

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Philip *******

@David *********

its all online applications now

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David **********

cant you go to 130 Macquarie St sydney

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Dca *****

@David *********

"...

From 19 March 2024, 10.00 hrs (UTC+7), a non-Thai national who currently resides in New South Wales, Australia, and wishes to apply for a Thai visa must apply and submit his/her application through the new online e-Visa system at thaievisa.go.th

Applicants do NOT need to submit their passport to the Consulate-General in person or by post

Applicants for a Thai e-Visa at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney must be in Australia for the entire application process

The approved visa (e-Visa PDF file) will be sent to the applicant via email. If your application has been approved but there is no confirmation email, please check the spam or junk email folder. The e-Visa PDF file can also be downloaded directly from your online account

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@David *********

my understanding is all online these days

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David **********

I did mine by website 12 months ago

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David **********

ok

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Traceys *********

I’m having the exact same issue,, let me know how you found your way around it ,or would just appreciate any advice you have, thank you 🙏

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David **********

I actually think I forgot to put something in second time I had everything filled in right. what province are you going too.

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David **********

I did it 12 months ago cost me 120 x2 I forgot something first time make sure it's fully filled out

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Jerry ******

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@David *********

document indicating current location? Any idea what are they after ? Drivers license showing address. ??

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@Traceys ********

do it online

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Jerry ******

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@David *********

it’s a prick of a job !

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@David *********

that’s not helpful at all , what do you think we are trying to do, ?

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David **********

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do you have an address for where your going to live in didnt need insurance for non o visa but I have a thai wife. get the cheapest insurance you can get it wont matter they probably won't pay out on it. hospitals are not expensive ive been three times once for an accident cost me 1000 baht once for getting some wire cut out of my leg cost 1000 baht so not expensive and once to get medicine cost me for tablets only the service was free

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@Traceys ********

not even answering the phone! Looks Typical public servants

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Nongnuch ********

they won't pick up the phone, because too many people call and ask stupid questions. They however will surely reply to an email inquiry

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what do you mean stupid Questions? So there’s no more customer service in the community because to many people ask stupid questions , Right SMART ASS lol

Ok Time on email Reply ?

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Traceys *********

it can be a clunky site & not straight forward or easy to navigate

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@Traceys ********

it’s a JOKE!!!

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Anna *********

You are looking at a different Visa

the non-OA requires insurance

the non-O doesn’t

Good luck with everything

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Jerry ******

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thanks 😎🙏🏼

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Ron ******

Only the OA requires insurance.

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Jerry ******

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right ok thanks mate . Trying to do it on the internet it’s impossible to download a photo they don’t ansa the phone how the fck !!

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Mark ************

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Mark ************

Hello Jerry Sika from

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@Mark ***********

apparently it’s not required for the O visa thanks anyway 😎

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@Mark ***********

thanks mate 👍🏼😎

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Mark ************

Hello Jerry let me have your age & e-mail when ready MHF

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