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What visa options are available for expats in Thailand under 50 waiting for a retirement visa?
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it is safe to come after third wave and the covid come under control or subside, well, unless one come from worse affected countries which is unlikely now
4 years ago
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What type of visa do I need to retire in Thailand with my Thai wife?
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non OA requires costly mandatory health insurance, not too sure about UK air quality vs bangkok, also wonder why bangkok people tended to buy/drink bottled water only，not tap water
4 years ago
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How soon before my Non-O visa expires can I apply for an extension, and how can I avoid pitfalls in the process?
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important not to change to non imm OA as it will incur costly mandatory health insurance each year
4 years ago
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What do expatriates think about using Pacific Cross insurance for the OA visa in Thailand?
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@Tod ********
 hi i know O visa does not need mandatory health insurance, but how to change to O from OA?
4 years ago
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Do I need to show full-year health insurance for a Thai O-A retirement visa if I plan to stay for only 6 months?
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now need covid insurance too
4 years ago
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Do I need to show full-year health insurance for a Thai O-A retirement visa if I plan to stay for only 6 months?
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see if you can get a visa without need for mandatory health insurance
4 years ago
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Should I get a TR or an STV visa before converting to a long-term Non-Immigrant visa in Thailand?
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consider if you would need mandatory health insurance which could cost a lot each year with increase in age
4 years ago
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What visa options are available for expats in Thailand under 50 waiting for a retirement visa?
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don't see any reason for the rush, esp when there is third wave covid
4 years ago
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What documents are needed for an American to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Steve *********
 thanks a lot for your helpful info in details. Any obvious special health hazard for drinking tap water long term?
4 years ago
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What documents are needed for an American to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand?
Ken ******
and better settle in a place/location with better air quality. also lots of locals do not drink tap water but bottled water - don't know why
4 years ago
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