chrisinhuahin Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I am about to renew my annual extension, based upon retirement, of my two years old Non-O visa. Will I be asked for a health insurance by immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 You might. Depends on the province....and seemingly in some cases on which IO in the office. Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post ubonjoe Posted November 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Sheryl said: You might. Depends on the province....and seemingly in some cases on which IO in the office. Where are you? He stated his extension is for a non-o visa entry not a OA visa. Certainly no insurance will be needed. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtank Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 No insurance needed when applying for your extension. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 54 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: He stated his extension is for a non-o visa entry not a OA visa. Certainly no insurance will be needed. Of course, sorry I missed the "O" part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 15 hours ago, ubonjoe said: He stated his extension is for a non-o visa entry not a OA visa. Certainly no insurance will be needed. Thanks for clearing that up, Joe ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 No, but I tell you what, let us know and which office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerculler Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I said not long ago that I am confused. It was said that medical was only required for those applying for O-A retirement visa in there own countries. Now there is talk about medical insurance being required for O-A extensions. Does anyone really know or is this a lot of speculation and conjecture? The more people who post things on here and are only guessing make it very confusing. Please, please state only facts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 No , but some IOs might say yes it depends what kind of day they are having if your like me you have 800,000 in the bank sitting around earning very little interest that you could always use as an emergency if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 19 hours ago, chrisinhuahin said: Hua Hin Do you have an O-A Visa or an O? The O does not need an insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, crazykopite said: No , but some IOs might say yes it depends what kind of day they are having if your like me you have 800,000 in the bank sitting around earning very little interest that you could always use as an emergency if needed. "if you have 800,000 in the bank sitting around earning very little interest". You can get 1,5-2% interest on a Fixed Deposit Account. That's more than the bank in my "home country" offers me. Even a savings account here is better than overseas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, crazykopite said: No , but some IOs might say yes it depends what kind of day they are having if your like me you have 800,000 in the bank sitting around earning very little interest that you could always use as an emergency if needed. And as soon as you use it, your extension is invalid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 19 hours ago, Sheryl said: You might. Depends on the province....and seemingly in some cases on which IO in the office. Where are you? I read this forum every day for years and have yet to read of someone needing proof of insurance when extending a Non "O" visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominchaam Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Sheryl said: Of course, sorry I missed the "O" part PMarlin - it appears you did not read post 6! Edited November 19, 2019 by tominchaam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 @moderator Please close this thread, as the answer is crystal clear. >> NO health-insurance needed for entry or extension based on an original Non Imm O Visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onrai Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/thailand-tourist-visa.php Here is what is required from the Thai embassy website. I would love to know how many people think it is accurate? Personally, I have never been asked for a round trip ticket paid in full. Never been asked to prove I had 20,000 bhat per month. I totally agree it depends on who you get, where you enter, possibly your appearance?? It is a gamble and I would be very surprised if I am the only farang that has escaped the basic visa requirements. As a further observation- (big generalization) but Thais are not really readers. How many book stores do you see in a city? Not many. I would suggest that a lot of the info. that is disseminated as memos may not be read, or has one IO that is assigned to read, interpret and communicate the info. to others. I am not trying to impunge Thai intelligence, rather they have other preferred methods of learning, one being extremely keen observation and memory skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Peter Denis said: @moderator Please close this thread, as the answer is crystal clear. >> NO health-insurance needed for entry or extension based on an original Non Imm O Visa. Oh come on, a lot of people are bored, they just like to bang away on their keyboards just reminiscing, duplicating what others have just said ....,. Why spoil the fun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) Most people are confused because there are so many types of retirement extension. If yours is a non-O and not non-OA, then you don't need any health insurance. Edited November 19, 2019 by EricTh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Onrai said: Here is what is required from the Thai embassy website. That is a commercial website set up by a law firm. Look at the bottom of the page and you will see this." This is NOT the official website of the Thai Embassy. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Can somebody confirm for me, if I need an insurance according to the Thai rules? I have 6 extensions of retirement, the 800K rule, after a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA, Category -B- (Business) from 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, fxe1200 said: Can somebody confirm for me, if I need an insurance according to the Thai rules? I have 6 extensions of retirement, the 800K rule, after a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA, Category -B- (Business) from 2012. Certainly not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, fxe1200 said: Can somebody confirm for me, if I need an insurance according to the Thai rules? I have 6 extensions of retirement, the 800K rule, after a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA, Category -B- (Business) from 2012. Insurance not needed since you have an underlying Non-B visa. Only applies if your have a Non-OA visa from Christmas past that would be the foundation for your 6 extensions of stay. Edited November 19, 2019 by Pib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Deerculler said: Now there is talk about medical insurance being required for O-A extensions. Does anyone really know or is this a lot of speculation and conjecture? @DeercullerIt is not conjecture it is a police order. It is required. Edited November 19, 2019 by sometimewoodworker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onrai Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 3 hours ago, ubonjoe said: This is NOT the official website of the Thai Embassy. " OK. So does that make the information incorrect? It is coming from a law firm that helps people meet Thai visa requirements. I still have never been asked for for proof of 20,000 bhat per month. That requirement seems to come up on many posts a couple times a week. Still never been asked for a return paid in full ticket. One might argue if they are a law firm, taking your money to get you a visa, then they have even more to lose by giving out incorrect information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Onrai said: OK. So does that make the information incorrect? It is coming from a law firm that helps people meet Thai visa requirements. I still have never been asked for for proof of 20,000 bhat per month. That requirement seems to come up on many posts a couple times a week. Still never been asked for a return paid in full ticket. One might argue if they are a law firm, taking your money to get you a visa, then they have even more to lose by giving out incorrect information. "It is coming from a law firm that helps people meet Thai visa requirements." You seem a bit naive,and "law firm"? Really? A law firm normally do other stuff than "helping people meet Thai visa requirements". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeekendRaider Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Peter Denis said: @moderator Please close this thread, as the answer is crystal clear. >> NO health-insurance needed for entry or extension based on an original Non Imm O Visa. the Nikkei Asian Review states in an article just today that it will be a requirement for all retirees in Thailand on any kind of one year visa. So maybe more clarification will be needed. published 5 hours ago: Tourism proves hazardous to Thai hospitals' financial healt As of Oct. 31, foreigners residing in Thailand on one-year visas -- mainly retirees -- must have their own insurance. Edited November 19, 2019 by WeekendRaider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 47 minutes ago, Onrai said: So does that make the information incorrect? It means it is not a reliable source of information. A lot the info on it is way out of date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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