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xylo, you went through all the trouble over 500THB just to show the IO who was boss. Now you are prepared to cave in if asked to pay 22k? I would rather not want to encourage "using agent" culture in Phuket Immigration.

For CoE 40k/400k health insurance not necessary.

At present you are required to get COVID insurance that covers to the end of your extension expiry date.

No matter whether you qualify for VOA or not, you still have to deal with a Thai Embassy to get a COE (and all its conditions) in order to enter Thailand.

You should not have any problem. Only issue is whether to pay or not the 300bahts requested. Officially, it is FOC but some pay and some stand firm on principle which usually results in a delay in issuing of the certificate.

The TM30 form is only for you to register your address at Phuket Immigration. If you are not registered, you will not be able to get your "Residence Certificate".

It is not true that all Non-OA visa holders in Phuket applying for extension require medical insurance. The above is taken from Phuket Immigration Volunteers website. https://piv-phuket.com/long-stay-extensions/retirement/

Based on ubonjoe's input above, you may have to re-look at when you obtained your Non-Imm O-A Visa and the last date of entry. Follow his source link for more information. My O-A Visa was obtained much earlier and therefore no medical insurance needed for extension.

I have done my last 2 O-A retirement extension at Phuket Immigration without the need of medical insurance. Phuket Immigration is the ONLY office in Thailand that has the correct interpretation of the O-A Visa medical insurance requirement. It is required when you first apply for the Non-Imm O-A Visa (Retirement).

Phuket Immigration doesn't require medical insurance for O-A extension.

Don't worry, these will be pilotless flying taxis.

Must be a boring day. Its too early to dream.