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Why is insurance required for a NON-O visa when it’s not needed for a regular O visa?
Sep 6, 2025
2 months ago
Bernard ************
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarity on the insurance requirement for obtaining a Non-O visa for retirement at the Thai embassy in Spain, expressing confusion as the Non-O visa was believed not to require such insurance. Responses clarify that a Non-O visa is typically not available from abroad, while the Non-OA visa, which does require health insurance, is applicable for retirees. They suggest alternatives like applying for the Non-O visa directly in Thailand.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
