Have a friend who had A-O
Retirement visa issued in Chicago he stamped out after the first year and then back in and is now finishing up the second year he went in to find out about getting it renewed at immigration here in Chiangmai . They
Told him he had to buy insurance he doesn’t need insurance because he has an excellent policy from his old employer that covers him worldwide . should he just let the current one expires and then start over on a brand new retirement visa here in country he has all the requirements you would need 800,000 in the bank etc . What’s the best course of action for him ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking guidance for a friend's situation regarding the renewal of an A-O Retirement visa in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The friend has been informed by immigration that he needs to purchase insurance, despite having a satisfactory policy from his previous employer. The user is asking whether the friend should let the current visa expire and reapply for a new retirement visa, having all necessary requirements met.
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