Good evening.
I had a meeting today with The Immigration office in Suratthani. I'm US citizen, 65 years old (NO current VISA)
Here on a VISA exempt, one month extension.
Will be heading to USA to get one, and had some questions for them about the new Medical Insurance regulation.
I was told that if I get a Non Immigrant O-A
with Multiple entry, I can return to Thailand, and MUST leave every 3 Months (or 90 days after returning). at the end of the year, I can apply for an extension, and from then on, I will only be asked to report to Immigration (90 days after entering Thailand) and 90 days after returning from a "Trip outside Thailand" AND Insurance would NOT be required.
She Also said that If I get an A-O (one year) VISA, that at the end of the year when I qualify to request an "extension"
(Along with the banking requirements), Proof of a qualifying Insurance policy WILL BE REQUIRED.
So, Non O ME....90 day stay (4 entries per year first year) NO ins. Second year annual Extension, NO requirement to leave.
Non O-A, (possible ME) 90 day check in, and at the One year mark (if requesting an extension) INS. Required!
Ok, the Question:
What have you heard (from any other Immigration Office)