I got my one year OA Visa before the insurance requirement. I entered Thailand in Nov, no issues, and am no out of the country again. When I return before the visa expires, will I need insurance since I got the original visa before the insurance deadline
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
The general consensus is that while you officially need to have health insurance when returning to Thailand on an OA Visa, there have been reports of leniency in enforcement. Some travelers have successfully returned and received visa stamps without presenting insurance documents, especially if they acquired the visa before the insurance requirement was established. However, it is advised to have insurance not only for visa compliance but also for health care needs.
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