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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
3 days 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 confused about the requirement for health insurance while applying for a Non-O visa at the Thai embassy in Spain, as they believe it is not necessary. Responses indicate that the Non-O visa typically cannot be acquired outside Thailand, and they may need to apply for a Non-OA visa instead, which mandates health insurance. Additional suggestions include engaging with a visa center for better assistance.
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.
Om ********************
Adresse toi a visa center. Arrive sans visa fait visa ici avec visa center agent
John **********
The embassy website doesn't list a Non-O based on being over 50, only the Non-OA
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 ….

Si vous voulez le NonO , il faut le demander sur place en ayant ouvert un compte en banque et placement de 800 000 bath ou revenus de plus de
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