Instead of using the “Non O-A” Visa you could always switch over to “Non-O” Visa which doesn’t require Health Insurance.

It’s NOT recommended to live in Thailand w out insurance BUT that’s your choice.

@Mark *******

just prior to the end of the first year u can fly out and then back in before the visa expiration date and get stamped back in for one more year. So in theory it is good for 2 years minus a few days if u time your departure and return just before it expires. Then at end of second year you fly back to your country (USA) and apply again for the Non-OA and repeat the process for 2 more years. Repeat as necessary. The Non-OA allows u to keep your funds back in your home country BUT it does require an annual Health Insurance police that is accepted under the Non-OA list of Health Insurance providers.

@Will ***********

yes, I have a “multiple entry permit”

@James *******

Awesome!

“Almost constantly” in the hospital???

If he was out of hospital, even a day, why didn’t he go take care of his visa problem when he was out?

What exactly was he in the hospital for?

@Tod ********

will do.

@Ellie ******

thanks for the prompt reply. I’m gonna wait a few more days and see if I’m approved status. If not I’ll go on the 10th in person.

@Ellie ******

thanks!

@Marty ********

is the income/assets requirement based on “Adjusted gross income” or “net income” based on the tax returns? Most of my income (except for $2400/month is from SSI) is from all my investment property rentals, therefore it requires about 30 pages of tax returns and a lot of calculations of expenses and depreciation. Just wondering exactly how they require the proof of funds? Do they just submit 2 years of tax returns?

“Personal income of at least USD 80,000 a year at the time of application”. Is this net or adjusted gross income?

@Ellie ******

what’s the new system? Do u have a link?