@Brook *******

yes major medical policies are awesome. They no longer offer them in the USA just Health Savings Accounts with high deductibles are the best you can get.

@Brook *******

when you say self insure do you mean simply you don’t need insurance at all (pay as you go) or need proof you will pay cash for health care? I was clear until this comment which muddies the waters a little bit for me.

Hi Brook. Would you know the reasoning why someone would choose to go OA vs just O?

@Brandon ***********

thanks much

@Brandon ***********

final question - since I confirmed it’s non-o as well I assume I don’t need medical certificate either when I go to immigration for renewal?

@Brandon ***********

checked the original and it’s definitely non-o

@Brandon ***********

I didn’t have to do that. Ironically due to Thailand Pass I had to get insurance for Covid but no background check, etc. I seeded the money when I got here.

@Brandon ***********

boom! That solves a mystery I always wondered about.

@Brandon ***********

thanks for the response. I just checked my stamp and it’s non-o. Interesting about non-oa requirment. I’m sure there is a reason but I can’t find explicitly why. Anyway; I’ll assume then I do not need a medical certificate either.

Many ways to get longer visas. All legit and easy. Wouldn’t waste time worrying about it if you’re already good with current visa. I think you’re asking when you come back will you be able to do what you want to do but should ask what’s the best visa for you when you return and under what conditions. You’ll get great advice for the best visa solution with that.