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OA RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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Mar 30, 2026
a month ago
Dave *******
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Is Tricare US Military Medical Insurance accepted for OA Visa?

Are there any US Military Retirees who recently applied and received the OA Visa? I need to confirm if Tricare Insurance is accepted, based on the requirements for the OA Visa of 300,000 THB or $100k per policy year. Would love hear back from my fellow retiree’s. Thanks
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Mar 19, 2026
a month ago
Guido **********
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Entering on Visa exemption instead of OA visa

Hi, I'm currently in my first year OA retirement visa and I would like to switch to an O visa.

As I am in Hanoi now, I thought about re-entering Thailand on visa exemption instead of on my OA visa which is still valid for 3 weeks.

After that I want to apply for my non-immigrant O in Chiang Mai.

Is this possible, will Thai immigration let me in on visa exemption if my OA visa is still valid for a few weeks?

And will CM immigration office then allow me to apply for the O visa based on my exemption entry?
14 comments
Mar 17, 2026
a month ago
Ted ********
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Hi, i am trying to apply for an o visa but it is asking about insurance which i thought had wasn’t a requirement.

Anyone know an agent that does this for me?
27 comments
Mar 15, 2026
2 months ago
Alan ********
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Hi everyone thank you for the add.

I am in the midst of applying for a new OA visa.

I have everything now to submit aside of the medical part regarding examination certificate as I have attached.

Which Doctor or practice in Jonteim or Pattaya is good for this please?

Thank you in advance.
11 comments
Feb 28, 2026
2 months ago
Richard **********
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I have received my 1 year extension on my OA. I am do for my 1st 90 day check in. What are the documents that I need to bring to Bangkok immigration?
1 comments
Feb 16, 2026
2 months ago
Cris ************
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Hello, I've corrected my previous message. My stay ends on March 31st, so I will renew my first year of my non-immigrant retirement visa (OA) at the beginning of March. I will submit the application myself to immigration. (I have a 12-month foreign insurance certificate from AXA, approved by the TGI list, a 12-month lease, and I have the 800k (I will pay the required documents on the day of my application before going to immigration). My passport is valid for another 8 years, and I have the TM7 form to complete, two recent photos, and the 1900 baht fee.) Am I missing any documents? Thank you.
2 comments
Feb 6, 2026
3 months ago
Graham *****
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High can anyone help me with this? I’m applying for a OA visa and filling out the application form, just a bit puzzled by the question 6&7 documents to be added

6- Health insurance issued by Thai or Foreign insurer

7-Foreign Insurance Cert

Not really sure what is what as I’m in the process of of organising Health Insurance with a Thai approved Co

Any advice please TIA
18 comments
Feb 3, 2026
3 months ago
Audrey ******
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Hi. Question on OA visa - can someone please tell me if I need a year lease as proof of accommodation for the full 12 months of the visa? If it can be less, what's the least amount of time I need to rent accommodation for, to provide proof of Thai address? I've looked on various websites and even emailed the Thai Embassy in London but no one seems to want to tell me the minimum duration for Thai address. I won't get over before my I get OA visa and I don't really want to rent somewhere long term until I've seen the place. Thanks in advance for useful replies.
5 comments
Jan 30, 2026
3 months ago
Einat *******
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Hello, Anyone here with diabetes and OA visa? which Thai insurance company you recommend that keeps up with immigration requirements?

Turned out that Axa Thailand does not cover individuals with this diagnosis. therefore I need to shop around for something else. Thank you all.
27 comments
Dec 24, 2025
4 months ago
Greg *********
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I just went on the Thai embassy website. It gives you the option of filling out a Non O retirement visa. I have heard you can still open a Thai bank account in Thailand, then do the retirement visa in Thailand. Is this a good option instead of the OA retirement visa? I live in the United States
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