@Gerald *******

I hope so, just don't want to be caught out...

@Nongnuch *******

Emirates was just an example. There are other similar 'free' airline sponsored policies out there. Maybe they all refuse to sign..

@Nongnuch *******

Of course, the trip can be up to 365 days...

@Benjamin *****

Good question. Still hypothetical for me at the moment. Last time I got an O-A, I just squeaked in before any insurance requirement was imposed. The Emirates policy was certainly good enough to get my present sandbox COE, albeit with a visa exemption.

@Tod ********

I agree but you'd lose the free Emirates insurance for the period of any subsequent extension and would need to buy insurance if you wanted it.

@Raimund ************

Understood but you will have to purchase insurance for the extended portion, if you want it. Unwise to have no insurance. Personally, I would book my flight presuming an extension and take my chances.

@Raimund ************

Problem is that, if insurance is included with ticket (Emirates), extending the ticket later will invalidate the insurance. Or rather, will leave you without cover for the extended portion of your trip.

If you can guarantee getting back in before your visa expires, you shouldn't need a re-entry stamp. However, if for some reason, you cannot get back before then, and depending on when your current stamp expires, it may be worth considering buying a re-entry stamp as a precaution. I had to make a similar calculation when I returned last year. Didn't work out for me though, due to the Covid entry issues.

@Bobby *******

Not if you're over 65 and only want it on a monthly basis.

@Tod ********

Thanks. Just thought I'd ask, as many people will be in the same boat.