Questions about COE to Thailand

[lexlam]

hey guys,

As per the requirement of Thai authorities to enter Thailand, it's required to have the following items:

1). book for a quarentine (14 days)

2). buy insurance cover the treatment of covid-19, coverage amount of US$ 100,000

 

To apply for a Non-O visa - of at typical 3 months entry:

What are the options for the insurance? at what cost this initial 3 months entry?

Where to buy? and if there are any options to select?

As for the (14 days) any links to select where to book?

Thanks in advance.

 

[scotsdude]

Hi I used AXA Thailand cost 5346 baht for 2 months but I was flying from Maldives so slightly cheaper. And did everything online on their website. As for ASQ / ALQ just google it and it will give you the official list of available ASQ / ALQ in Thailand. I’m currently in quarantine in Pattaya if you have any further questions feel free to ask.

[ubonjoe]

Where will you be traveling from?

A single entry non-o allows one 90 day entry for 3 months from the date of issue.

1. Lots of info on this embassy webpage for ASQ's. https://thaiembdc.org/asq/

2. Look here for the covid 19 insurance. https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/product_detail

You will need the 40/400k baht medical insurance valid for 90 days when you enter the country.

List of companies supplying it is here. https://longstay.tgia.org/home/companiesoa

 

If you are from a country that qualifies for visa exemptries you could enter to get a 45 day entry that can be extended for 30 days and then prior to the last 15 days apply for a 90 day non-o visa entry at immigration. No medical insurance would be needed if you did that.

 

[Retdent]

Scanned Documents.pdfReturning to Thailand from Australia, The Thailand Tourist Visa check list says nothing about a COE. Do I need one or is granting of the visa sufficient? Thanks for your assistace in advance, excuse my ignorance.

[ubonjoe]

6 minutes ago, Retdent said:

Do I need one or is granting of the visa sufficient?

You have to apply for a COE. You apply here. https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/

Info is here on the embassy website. 

https://canberra.thaiembassy.org/checklist-of-required-document-list-for-thai-and-non-thai-nationals-permitted-to-enter-thailand/

[Retdent]

Thanks, Joe

[richard_smith237]

Are you applying for the Non-Immigrant Type O Singe Entry (90 days) based on Marriage or retirement ?

 

IF based on marriage the Insurance requirements are a little more simplified and only required for the CoE. 

IF based on retirement O-A Visa (I think it is), the insurance 40/400k baht requirements are for the Visa itself but don’t fully cover you for the CoE which is for US$100,000 minimum Covid-19 cover.

 

 

 

 

[Kelvyn]

Hi Guys,

              I am a U.K. citizen and have been living in China for seven years, I was supposed to retire to Pattaya last November but immigration restrictions were in place. Is it possible now for me to get an “O” visa to convert to a retirement visa? Is there a lot of paperwork to obtain the “O” visa? Thanks in advance 

[richard_smith237]

13 minutes ago, Kelvyn said:

Hi Guys,

              I am a U.K. citizen and have been living in China for seven years, I was supposed to retire to Pattaya last November but immigration restrictions were in place. Is it possible now for me to get an “O” visa to convert to a retirement visa? Is there a lot of paperwork to obtain the “O” visa? Thanks in advance 

 

Yes & Yes.... 

[BritTim]

4 minutes ago, Kelvyn said:

Hi Guys,

              I am a U.K. citizen and have been living in China for seven years, I was supposed to retire to Pattaya last November but immigration restrictions were in place. Is it possible now for me to get an “O” visa to convert to a retirement visa? Is there a lot of paperwork to obtain the “O” visa? Thanks in advance 

I suggest you enter Thailand visa exempt. You can then convert to a Non Imm O visa for retirement within Thailand.

 

To enter Thailand, you will need a COE. There are lots of recent threads on how to acquire this. There is mandatory quarantine on arrival.

 

The main requirement to convert to the Non O visa in Thailand is financial. You must have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account.

[Kelvyn]

Okay thanks ???? for the advice 

[Tanoshi]

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

IF based on marriage the Insurance requirements are a little more simplified and only required for the CoE. 

If based on marriage only the Covid Insurance required for the COE.

 

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

IF based on retirement O-A Visa (I think it is), the insurance 40/400k baht requirements are for the Visa itself but don’t fully cover you for the CoE which is for US$100,000 minimum Covid-19 cover.

 

Many Embassies also offer the Non O single entry based on retirement. The 400/40K Health Insurance is required for the Visa. Covid Insurance for the COE.

 

As the periods of Insurance must cover the period of stay on entry, it's more practical to get the Non O single entry based on retirement if available. Only 90 days Insurance cover required.

With an O-A Visa 12 months Insurance cover is required.

Alternatively enter VE or TV, no Health Insurance requirement, only the Covid for COE, then apply for non O in Thailand.

[lexlam]

11 hours ago, scotsdude said:

Hi I used AXA Thailand cost 5346 baht for 2 months but I was flying from Maldives so slightly cheaper. And did everything online on their website. As for ASQ / ALQ just google it and it will give you the official list of available ASQ / ALQ in Thailand. I’m currently in quarantine in Pattaya if you have any further questions feel free to ask.

Thanks for sharing the info, appreciated and happy, safe staying in quarantine!

[Tanoshi]

@lexlam

You didn't state where you were applying for the Non O Visa from.

Requirements can vary Country by Country.

[lexlam]

10 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You will need the 40/400k baht medical insurance valid for 90 days when you enter the country.

Hey ubonjoe,

As I knew the 40/month income or 400k locked for 6o days in a Thai bank acc. is for the yearly Non-o extension,

my question is about Non-o (family = kids+wife) entry visa, the insurance of 100k USD, i guess this is what needed for this case,

Regards

[Tanoshi]

@lexlam.

 

Unfortunately our crystal balls are currently in isolation.

 

Both UJ and myself have asked where you will be applying for the Non O.

Wife and kids - Thai?

Married in Thailand or overseas?

 

In order to help you, you need to help us.

[ubonjoe]

11 minutes ago, lexlam said:

As I knew the 40/month income or 400k locked for 6o days in a Thai bank acc. is for the yearly Non-o extension,

my question is about Non-o (family = kids+wife) entry visa, the insurance of 100k USD, i guess this is what needed for this case,

I was not referring to the income or money in the bank. You did not mention a non-o visa based upon marriage to a Thai.

I assumed you were writing about a non-o visa for retirement that requires 40/400k baht medical insurance.

You only need the covid 19 insurance valid for 90 days the non-o visa will allow.

[Tanoshi]

14 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

I was not referring to the income or money in the bank. You did not mention a non-o visa based upon marriage to a Thai.

I assumed you were writing about a non-o visa for retirement that requires 40/400k baht medical insurance.

You only need the covid 19 insurance valid for 90 days the non-o visa will allow.

Joe, I'm sometimes in despair and concerned for the mental health of some of these folk.

It's like giving you one piece of a jigsaw and asking if you can guess what the picture is.

 

As a Moderator you have to remain diplomatic in your replies - I don't know how you do it.  ????

[lexlam]

1 hour ago, Tanoshi said:

@lexlam.

 

Unfortunately our crystal balls are currently in isolation.

 

Both UJ and myself have asked where you will be applying for the Non O.

Wife and kids - Thai?

Married in Thailand or overseas?

 

In order to help you, you need to help us.

Yes, Thai wife and Thai kids are currently there in Thailand

[lexlam]

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

I was not referring to the income or money in the bank. You did not mention a non-o visa based upon marriage to a Thai.

I assumed you were writing about a non-o visa for retirement that requires 40/400k baht medical insurance.

You only need the covid 19 insurance valid for 90 days the non-o visa will allow.

Yes, married to a Thai citizen woman, father of Thai kids, the visa status is Non-O family member,

Thanks bro, well explained and was a helpful answer, appreciate your helpful efforts indeed, 

[lexlam]

3 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Joe, I'm sometimes in despair and concerned for the mental health of some of these folk.

It's like giving you one piece of a jigsaw and asking if you can guess what the picture is.

 

As a Moderator you have to remain diplomatic in your replies - I don't know how you do it.  ????

The main posted question says it clearly [NON-O] = this type of visa for a foreigner person married to a Thai citizen, this is a very common and well known for all foreigners living in Thailand, 

no any missing pieces, or mental issues or whatever else,,,

 

maybe the missing or lack of common sense to understand for what purpose the NON-O visa issued. and do not mixed it with A-O, clearly mentioned NON-O. 

 

 

Edited June 1, 2021 by lexlam
some correction

[Tanoshi]

57 minutes ago, lexlam said:

The main posted question says it clearly [NON-O] = this type of visa for a foreigner person married to a Thai citizen, this is a very common and well known for all foreigners living in Thailand, 

no any missing pieces, or mental issues or whatever else,,,

 

maybe the missing or lack of common sense to understand for what purpose the NON-O visa issued. and do not mixed it with A-O, clearly mentioned NON-O. 

 

 

 

1. In your original post, you never mention the word wife.

2. Twice you have been asked where you will be applying - still not answered.

 

It certainly helps us to help you if you state where you will be applying so that we can provide links to information from that particular Countries website.

Your marital status is also important.

You can obtain a Non O Visa on the basis of retirement or marriage, but the requirement are different not only on the basis of retirement/marriage, but they can vary by Country.

 

We don't have crystal balls and having to drag the information out by repeatedly asking questions is time consuming, when our aim is to help you, but you have to help us.

 

We still don't know at which Thai Embassy you'll be making your application for a Non O.

UK, US, France, China - all use the E-Visa application system, other Countries do not.

[lexlam]

3 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

 

1. In your original post, you never mention the word wife.

2. Twice you have been asked where you will be applying - still not answered.

 

It certainly helps us to help you if you state where you will be applying so that we can provide links to information from that particular Countries website.

Your marital status is also important.

You can obtain a Non O Visa on the basis of retirement or marriage, but the requirement are different not only on the basis of retirement/marriage, but they can vary by Country.

 

We don't have crystal balls and having to drag the information out by repeatedly asking questions is time consuming, when our aim is to help you, but you have to help us.

 

We still don't know at which Thai Embassy you'll be making your application for a Non O.

UK, US, France, China - all use the E-Visa application system, other Countries do not.

I checked the links that ubonjoe shared and everything set in place correctly, it was helpful enought,

As i knew, NON-O =  for a married foreigner to a Thai citizen, or being a father of Thai kids, 

Retirement visa is NON-O-A or something alike,  isn't it? or some confusing about this?

anyway, hanks for all othe replies as well, 

 

[Tanoshi]

4 minutes ago, lexlam said:

I checked the links that ubonjoe shared and everything set in place correctly, it was helpful enought,

As i knew, NON-O =  for a married foreigner to a Thai citizen, or being a father of Thai kids, 

Retirement visa is NON-O-A or something alike,  isn't it? or some confusing about this?

anyway, hanks for all othe replies as well, 

 

 

Your Australian national then, applying at Canberra?

The advantage UJ has being a moderator is that he has the facility to know and trace the origin of your IP address, which standard members don't.

 

Non O can be applied for based on marriage or retirement dependant on Country.

The 400/40K Health Insurance and Covid Insurance is required for the purpose of retirement.

Only the Covid Insurance is required on the basis of marriage for the COE.

 

You'll need to book an ASQ hotel for 14 days, not cheap for a family.

 

[ubonjoe]

8 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Your Australian national then, applying at Canberra?

I posted the info for Australia in reply to another members post. I still do not know where the OP is at.

 

20 hours ago, Retdent said:

Returning to Thailand from Australia, The Thailand Tourist Visa check list says nothing about a COE. Do I need one or is granting of the visa sufficient? Thanks for your assistace in advance, excuse my ignorance.

 

[LPCustom69]

On 5/31/2021 at 7:27 PM, ubonjoe said:

Where will you be traveling from?

A single entry non-o allows one 90 day entry for 3 months from the date of issue.

1. Lots of info on this embassy webpage for ASQ's. https://thaiembdc.org/asq/

2. Look here for the covid 19 insurance. https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/product_detail

You will need the 40/400k baht medical insurance valid for 90 days when you enter the country.

List of companies supplying it is here. https://longstay.tgia.org/home/companiesoa

 

If you are from a country that qualifies for visa exemptries you could enter to get a 45 day entry that can be extended for 30 days and then prior to the last 15 days apply for a 90 day non-o visa entry at immigration. No medical insurance would be needed if you did that.

 

Is the 40/400 health insurance required for an "o' retirement extension with re-entry permit returning from US? The page quoted said for o-a," Thanks

[Tanoshi]

2 hours ago, LPCustom69 said:

Is the 40/400 health insurance required for an "o' retirement extension with re-entry permit returning from US? The page quoted said for o-a," Thanks

According to other US citizens returning to Thailand via the same method, no, the 400/40K Health Insurance wasn't required for the COE.

[LPCustom69]

Thanks for that.

 

On the tgia page you get asked some questions and then get a quote in baht. Is that the 100k Covid insurance or something extra, and then must go to insurer for Covid insurance?

 

Just want to do the process as smooth as possible,

[ubonjoe]

3 hours ago, LPCustom69 said:

On the tgia page you get asked some questions and then get a quote in baht. Is that the 100k Covid insurance or something extra, and then must go to insurer for Covid insurance?

On the site for the $100k covid 19 site you pay for it online and get the policy by email.

I assume you have gone on the site. https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/product_detail

[LPCustom69]

14 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

On the site for the $100k covid 19 site you pay for it online and get the policy by email.

I assume you have gone on the site. https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/product_detail

Thanks UbonJoe. Do you agree that I don't need the 40/400k policy if I'm returning to Thailand from US on retirement extension with re-entry permit?