Answered5 years ago

Will I be granted a 12-month stay if I enter Thailand with a Non O-A visa before November 17th?

Non-OA Visa Visa Expiry Thailand Immigration Re-entry Permit Health Insurance COVID-19 Insurance Regulations

Ashley *********

asked Oct 22, 2021

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From a reply on another forum, can I just confirm that if I arrive with a non O-A visa before the expiry date of 17th November I will be stamped to stay for 12 months or until my insurance expires?

Answer summary

Yes, if you arrive in Thailand with a Non O-A visa before the expiry date of November 17th, you will be granted a 12-month stay, provided you meet the insurance requirements.

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Daniel *****

Yes ! I did it a few days ago thanks to the advice I found in this group !

5 years ago

Wannikea *********

There are 2 insurances required, the standard health insurance and the $50,000 covid(or not) insurance for all entrants. Or one policy if it fulfills both requirements.

5 years ago

James ********

@Wannikea ********

actually only one is needed if it covers both requirements of the OA visa.

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@Wannikea ********

Thanks. My UK (LV=) insurance runs out next June but it covers everything, inc. covid, for up to £10 million!

5 years ago

Bernd ***********

@Ashley ********

you need 2 certificates. One stating coverage for O-A visa and one for Covid coverage. The immigration officer checked both and stamped me in accordingly.

5 years ago

John **********

@Ashley ********

yes just seen an update saying that. Thanks

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@John *********

Apparently that info was wrong and foreign insurance is ok.

5 years ago

John **********

@Ashley ********

I'm sure I read that the USD 50k policy had to be with a Thai insurance company

Ashley *********

Mine covers both.

Bernd ***********

did your insurer sign the foreign insurer certificate?!

5 years ago

Hamish *******

@James *******

hello. May I ask where one can acquire this foreign insurance document? Can you download it from some site? Or do you have to obtain it from the immigration office near your place of residence? Thank you in advance for your help. 🙏🏻

5 years ago

Bernd ***********

@James *******

yes, I've noticed that. Thanks James.

5 years ago

James ********

5 years ago

James ********

@Bernd **********

had to go get the OA visa issued. And now with changes October 1st the foreign insurance certificate can be used when obtaining an extension inside Thailand.

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@Bernd **********

It is a UK insurance policy which was accepted last time.

5 years ago

Bob **********

@Ashley ********

if your within the first year of this visa yes but most likely until June

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@Bob *********

A June stamp would be ok for this trip.

5 years ago

Michael ********

Just be sure to get a re-entry if you leave after that.

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@Michael *******

To be honest, after this trip I will be glad to let it go. At the moment I visit family for 6 or 7 weeks maybe 3 times a year and 60 day TR visas would be a lot better. Not bothered about the expense.

5 years ago

James ********

@Ashley ********

with back to back or many Tourist visas in your passport at some point you probably will be questioned upon arrival by Thai Immigration why you don't get the correct visa for your stay in Thailand?

The OA visa and extension is ideal for you.

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@James *******

I'll get this trip out the way and then see what's available for my next one. I have to be back in the UK in January anyway this time.

5 years ago

James ********

@Ashley ********

frankly many expats choose to obtain an OA visa yearly or every two years... Rather than meet the financial requirements of it when in Thailand.

5 years ago

Ashley *********

@James *******

ok, ta