1 hour ago, robertson468 said:

Yet again, false information.  The A-O (sic) can be done at Immigration Bangkok.  I do wish people would look up the rules before writing and misleading memebers.

I assume by "A-O" you mean "O-A". Although immigration's own website implies that you can apply for a Non O-A visa while in Thailand, this is incorrect. You can only apply for what is the equivalent of a Non O (allowing a 90-day stay) which replaces your current permission to stay. The term used for this is commonly "conversion".

5 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Although immigration's own website implies that you can apply for a Non O-A visa while in Thailand, this is incorrect.

Immigrations website does not mention it. Only the MFA and some embassy websites have that incorrect info.

10 hours ago, jacko45k said:

As you are on an Extension you are unaffected. Insurance is only being required for those applying for Non-Imm O-A Visas. This is done in your home country only. 

How certain are we that this interpretation of the insurance requirement is as restricted as some seem to think?

 

In the TV thread "Mandatory health insurance for foreigners aged over 50 in Thailand - why it may not affect you"

they seem to admit that they haven't a clue and are just speculating on who will or will not be affected.

 

 

On 5/15/2019 at 12:44 PM, webfact said:

But it should be stressed that we are still awaiting clarification from Immigration regarding the interpretation and implementation of the new mandatory health insurance rules, including who exactly is affected.

 

 

On the other thread I posted

'My original visa was Non-B  I have and do extend for one year on retirement (800K in bank method). So presumably I am classified as a 'long stay'/extension and the new rule will apply. Is this correct?' (no one has yet replied)

However, I think I've may have read to many posts from confused expats that I completely forgot what the first line of the original OP says;

FOREIGNERS aged 50 and above living in Thailand on a long-stay visa will likely have to buy health insurance from July onwards, as authorities are preparing guidelines to enforce the new rules.

My original Non-B was purchased in my native country but was a 3 month Visa. So my thinking now is that a 3 month visa is not classified as a long stay visa and therefore I'm not affected by the new rule. Anyone here got an opinion on this? Thanks in advance.

However, I do feel that we haven't seen the last of such 'new rules' and if this one is successful it'll probably be extended to apply to all...or maybe I'm being paranoid, Ha!????????

13 minutes ago, TKDfella said:

My original visa was Non-B  I have and do extend for one year on retirement (800K in bank method). So presumably I am classified as a 'long stay'/extension and the new rule will apply. Is this correct?' (no one has yet replied)

The insurance requirement is for those that apply for a OA long stay visa at a embassy or official consulate in their home country.

In your case it certainly does not apply.

The insurance requirement is for those that apply for a OA long stay visa at a embassy or official consulate in their home country.
In your case it certainly does not apply.

So what is your interpretation of the meaning of RENEWALS.?

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Just now, Jingthing said:

So what is your interpretation of the meaning of RENEWALS.

Applying for a new visa.

Same as many people call it although it is not exactly correct.

9 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Just look at your extension stamp. It states it is an extension of your permit stay since it is not a visa of any kind.

What happens when one changes from a current passport to a new one? Is it only the extension of stay that is transferred, or the originating visa as well?

This is getting to be like walking on eggshells.

Edited May 16, 20197 yr by Lacessit

10 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

What happens when one changes from a current passport to a new one? Is it only the extension of stay that is transferred, or the originating visa as well?

This is getting to be like walking on eggshells.

Only the stamps get transfered. They do note the old visa number.

Edited May 16, 20197 yr by Peterw42

8 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

What happens when one changes from a current passport to a new one? Is it only the extension of stay that is transferred, or the originating visa as well?

Only your permission to stay with its extension is transferred, along with a back reference to the old passport. The visa is never transferred. Indeed, unless an unexpired multiple entry visa (in which case you need to show both your new and old passports when entering the country and wanting to use the visa) the historical visa is of no further significance.

10 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

How certain are we that this interpretation of the insurance requirement is as restricted as some seem to think?

The consensus seems to be high that so far it only wrt O-A Visas, backed up by what has been announced, in a slightly ambiguous way. But never-say-never eh, these things have a way of coming about! It just seems wrong for people to be panicked by a requirement that isn't there yet. It is of concern to me too as it is my Med Ins renewal time and impacting my thoughts. 

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

The consensus seems to be high that so far it only wrt O-A Visas, backed up by what has been announced, in a slightly ambiguous way. But never-say-never eh, these things have a way of coming about! It just seems wrong for people to be panicked by a requirement that isn't there yet. It is of concern to me too as it is my Med Ins renewal time and impacting my thoughts. 

We will get more information in the next couple of months as retirees renew their extensions of stay. If Immigration starts throwing in health insurance, and refusing to renew if it is not there, it will be a fairly clear signal. Bad luck for those who have renewals coming up soon. Good luck for those with time to prepare.

Just now, Lacessit said:

Bad luck for those who have renewals coming up soon. Good luck for those with time to prepare.

In December when I was renewing I was complaining about how busy it was and Jomtiem was loaded up with guys trying to get in before Embassy letters were no good anymore (prematurely). I now feel quite fortunate that I got in ahead of the March requirements to keep the money, and now this!

12 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The insurance requirement is for those that apply for a OA long stay visa at a embassy or official consulate in their home country.

In your case it certainly does not apply.

Thanks for the reply ubonjoe.

19 hours ago, BritTim said:

Only your permission to stay with its extension is transferred, along with a back reference to the old passport.

The information about the entry visa (type & category) are noted in the new passport.

 

19 hours ago, BritTim said:

The visa is never transferred. Indeed, unless an unexpired multiple entry visa (in which case you need to show both your new and old passports when entering the country and wanting to use the visa) the historical visa is of no further significance.

The historical visa is significant.

 

If you enter the country with a category ‘B’ and when you finish work apply for an extension based on retirement, you might be told you can’t and have to go outside the country for the right category of non-immigrant visa. That could apply if the entry ‘B’ visa is in an old passport and noted as such in the new.

On 5/16/2019 at 12:13 PM, userabcd said:

Check your original visa from the embassy stuck in your passport. It is the root of your annual extension.

I am on my second or third passport.  When the visa type was transferred to my current passport it is on the very first page in a little box and says  : visa class   NON- O   then next to it is another box that says

visa class   NON- RE     both boxes have dates in them from many years ago

So what is your interpretation of the meaning of RENEWALS.?

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