Thanks to all of you mods who are dealing with a visa regime with ever more layers of complexity - just amazing! Thx. I have an OA based on retirement that I have extended till Sept. I am in lockdown in the UK atm but want to return to Thailand asap in June when the borders (hopefully) open. I'm assuming there will be strict conditions on return which will include health insurance. I have no issue with buying this BUT the dates of insurance (June) will then be out of sync with the visa renewal date (Sept), and, as I understand it, a new visa or extension will only be issued to cover the period insured? Is this correct? I will be returning to UK in Sept anyway so still considering whether best to apply for a new OA, extend again or go through the Non-O (over 50) process. (I am aware of the financial requirements as well). Any advice greatly appreciated TIA
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An expat with an OA retirement visa, currently in the UK, is looking to return to Thailand in June but is facing challenges with health insurance dates not aligning with their visa renewal date in September. They seek advice on whether to apply for a new OA visa, extend their current visa, or switch to a Non-O visa, while also acknowledging the necessary financial requirements.
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