For a Thailand Non-Immigrant "O-A" visa (retirement), insurance is a mandatory requirement. Applicants must have a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 100,000 USD (or 3,000,000 Baht) for the entire period of stay, and it must include COVID-19 treatment coverage. This insurance must be issued by either a Thai or a foreign insurance company and be accompanied by a Foreign Insurance Certificate for Alien to apply for Non-Immigrant Visa Type O-A, signed with an approval stamp.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Minimum Coverage:
The insurance policy must cover at least 100,000 USD (or 3,000,000 Baht) for medical expenses.
COVID-19 Coverage:
The insurance must specifically cover the treatment of COVID-19.
Duration:
The insurance must cover the entire duration of the stay in Thailand, which is typically one year for an O-A visa.
Insurance Certificate:
A Foreign Insurance Certificate for Alien, signed and stamped by the insurance company, is required as a supporting document for the visa application.
Thai or Foreign Insurance:
The insurance can be issued by either a Thai insurance company or a foreign insurance company.
For more information and a list of Thai insurance companies participating in the scheme, you can visit the Thai General Insurance Association website.
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