EVENKEEL Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 So I plan to leave Thailand with a reentry permit on my OA Visa. I'll return to Thailand say 20 Nov-2021 My OA expires 28 Dec 2021. When I got this extension I used an agent and got a BS health insurance policy. I've misplaced the Ins card. My question is will I be asked to show proof of Health Insurance by anyone when I return?? My plan is to use an agent again when I return to extend OA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 You will need to prove the 40/400k insurance valid to the day your re-entry permit expires to apply for a certificate of entry (COE). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: You will need to prove the 40/400k insurance valid to the day your re-entry permit expires to apply for a certificate of entry (COE). That wipes one option, but I can still reenter with either a visa exempt or get a Non O - 90 Day because of minor Thai dependent for the COE even though I still have time left on my OA extension. Right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 If you did not get a re-entry permit before leaving that would end your OA extension and only OA visa entry when you enter the country, You could then apply for a non-o visa based upon being the parent of a Thai or you could enter visa exempt. You could use the member of a Thai family category to apply for the COE. But there is good chance they would want the OA visa insurance if you have a valid re-entry permit (it can vary from embassy to embassy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Leave without a re entry permit and return after the O-A visa expiry date if you want to kill your O-A. Return visa exempt or a 90 day Non O from home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, CANSIAM said: Leave without a re entry permit and return after the O-A visa expiry date if you want to kill your O-A. I am sure his OA visa has expired since he on a extension of stay based upon retirement. No need for a re-entry permit if it was still valid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, CANSIAM said: Leave without a re entry permit and return after the O-A visa expiry date if you want to kill your O-A. Return visa exempt or a 90 day Non O from home country. 39 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: If you did not get a re-entry permit before leaving that would end your OA extension and only OA visa entry when you enter the country, You could then apply for a non-o visa based upon being the parent of a Thai or you could enter visa exempt. You could use the member of a Thai family category to apply for the COE. But there is good chance they would want the OA visa insurance if you have a valid re-entry permit (it can vary from embassy to embassy). So I don't have to wait till OA expires before I return as Cansium suggested . As long as I don't have a reentry permit I can come back to Thailand either visa exempt or with a single entry Non O before my original OA expires without showing health ins. Sorry for beating a dead horse. As I stated at the beginning I'll have a month left on my OA when I return. Edited August 28, 2021 by EVENKEEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: So I don't have to wait till OA expires before I return as Cansium suggested . As long as I don't have a reentry permit I can come back to Thailand either visa exempt or with a single entry Non O before my original OA expires without showing health ins. I assume your OA visa expired long ago since you mentioned getting a extension of stay last year. It is your extension of stay (it is not a visa) that is expiring if you did not get a re-entry permit it would end on the day you leave the country. You could then enter visa exempt or with a non-o visa issued by a embassy or a official consulate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveraged Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: As long as I don't have a reentry permit I can come back to Thailand either visa exempt or with a single entry Non O before my original OA expires without showing health ins. Sorry for beating a dead horse. As I stated at the beginning I'll have a month left on my OA when I return. You should be able to easily contact the insurance company to get a replacement card, or at least an emailed official policy document that will suffice. You can also come in on a visa exempt, then swap over to a single entry non-O from within thailand, then extend the same non-O just like normal. Dont need to get the non-o before you arrive. It can easily be swapped within thailand. You also need the 3,000,000 Baht/$100,000 USD covid insurance for the COE process. This covid insurance MIGHT also satisfy your OA insurance requirement. One policy for both applications, but this is just a thought - someone would have to confirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Leveraged said: You should be able to easily contact the insurance company to get a replacement card, or at least an emailed official policy document that will suffice. You can also come in on a visa exempt, then swap over to a single entry non-O from within thailand, then extend the same non-O just like normal. Dont need to get the non-o before you arrive. It can easily be swapped within thailand. You also need the 3,000,000 Baht/$100,000 USD covid insurance for the COE process. This covid insurance MIGHT also satisfy your OA insurance requirement. One policy for both applications, but this is just a thought - someone would have to confirm this. I just found the policy, I've never even opened it before. It cost 3,000 tbh from the agent I used. The plastic ID card has my name handwritten and the paper policy cover sheet is well faded, truly rinky dink. ahahaa Yeah I may just return with a visa exempt and go from there to a NON O. I'm really against mailing my passport in to get the visa in the US. The OA visa has just gotten to be a hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now