JWRC Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I am just about to apply for a yearly extension for my OA Visa (based on retirement) And I have been advised that the Health Insurance requirement is now 3.500.000 for inpatient and 60,000 for outpatient, can anyone advise if this is correct. I am asking here as it is a long trip to immigration and I am hoping to sort this out today. Many thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 The new requirement re insurance starts September 1. When does current permission of stay end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWRC Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 The current extension of stay finishes on the 4th June 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 hours ago, JWRC said: The current extension of stay finishes on the 4th June 2022. Who told you that you need the increased OA insurance? They even gave you the wrong amounts. Look at this webpage on the TGIA site.https://longstay.tgia.org/guidelineoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWRC Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 The incorrect amount was provided to me by my current Insurance company. Anyhow, thank you for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaySmc Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Now that the borders are open why wouldn't you switch to an "O" visa and not deal with the insurance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWRC Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 In answer to your question Claysmc, It is because I am 72 years old, if the rules should change to include "O" visa applicants needing Insurance I would not be able to get coverage due to my age. I have thought about making the change but it's not worth the risk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaySmc Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, JWRC said: if the rules should change to include "O" visa Thanks. I'm in the same boat, but the insurance I have is the “throw away” kind, so I wouldn't have much to lose. But if I did have a decent policy, I'd want to keep it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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