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Why is insurance required for a NON-O visa when it’s not needed for a regular O visa?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Thai Visa Rules Insurance Requirement for Visa Expat Advice in Thailand

Sep 6, 2025

8 months ago

Bernard ************

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hello to all. I've been trying to get a visa twice already no O

Retiring from

Thai embassy in Spain and they ask me for insurance. I don't understand why, while O visa is not needed. Can you help me?

Thank you to all.

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Bonjour à tous. Déjà deux fois que j'essaie d'avoir un visa non O

Retraite de

L'ambassade de Thaïlande en Espagne et on me demande une assurance. Je ne comprends pas pourquoi, alors que le visa O il n'en faut pas. Pouvez vous m'aider ?

Merci à tous.

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TLDR : 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.

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8 months ago

John **********

The embassy website doesn't list a Non-O based on being over 50, only the Non-OA

8 months ago

Eric **********

Bonjour, Depuis l étranger, on ne peut en principe pas avoir de NonO mais uniquement le Non OA qui requiert une assurance en Thaïlande ….

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