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Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
Go ahead and load up in a Thai bank. Fact check:From August 11, 2021 Thai Baht Deposits are protected under the Deposit Protection Agency Act up to a maximum of one million baht per on. Do you know how million baht us? Do you know the limits of FDIC ... Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@Leeds forever!sure - what ever you say. I am here in Thailand for the last 16 years. Not sure where you are. Read More
Income requirements for Retirement Visa by wozzlegummich
I know I risk incurring the wrath of some board members by daring to ask a retirement visa question but here goes.Isn't there a certian amount of monthly income that is required and replaces the need to have ฿800K in the bank to get a ...
You may be corrrect. I never tried extending my OA for another year past 2019. I departed before my extention when covid happened. But yes, it was as I stated before covid and the insurance requirement for the OA. So, it was not incorrect at that ... Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@Leeds forever!Some hospitals have better equipment but also to fond the best doctor. Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@Leeds forever!All my money stsys in my country where banks are fully insured. Thai Banks if they go under are insured for very little. Thus you lose 800KThe insurance is the principle. I had no issue presenting a blanket insurance coverage letter ... Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@SKumar48Firgot to mention must be 50 or over to apply for LTR-P, OA, O Visa types. if under 50 then try Elite Visa. Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@SKumar48just remember to ask for the exclusion page. Most Thai insurance once you read the excludion really leave you speechless. Nobidy every asked - then its to late. Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@scbrockIf you come in on a 60 or 90 day visa it is s tourist visa. it is not a Non- Immigrant Visa. just because they did not ask does nit negate the immigration requirement. Check the source - Thai Embassy in your country website / Visa Section. Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@scbrock90 day visa is a tourist visa. it is not a Non-Immigrant visa:Notice the requirements from Thai Embassy Visa section: Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date)Photograph of the applicant, taken ... Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@Leeds forever!wrong answer: A 90 Visa is a tourist visa. it is not a Non-immigration Visa. Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date)Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six ... Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
@SKumar48please go to the Thailand Immigration Embassy website in your home country and look at the OA Visa requirement and Medical Certificate Form that your medical company has to sign. The issue with this form and why private medical companies ... Read More
Income requirements for Retirement Visa by wozzlegummich
I know I risk incurring the wrath of some board members by daring to ask a retirement visa question but here goes.Isn't there a certian amount of monthly income that is required and replaces the need to have ฿800K in the bank to get a ...
The OA Visa ”Multiple Entry” Retirement allows you to keep funds in your own bank your own country. If you dont check multple entry on your application you will have to go down to immigration and pay for and get a re-entry ... Read More
Family - Moving to Thailand by henrybuell
Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and comment - and especially thanks to those of you who have made such great and informative posts here. I have not read them all, but I have read quite a few (notes at the end of this ...
Glad you have all the answers. Read More
Family - Moving to Thailand by henrybuell
Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and comment - and especially thanks to those of you who have made such great and informative posts here. I have not read them all, but I have read quite a few (notes at the end of this ...
The Smart S bids may be out of reach looking at the request. google Webster University in Thailand. Also, if you want to teach basic conversation English in Thailand you can get an on-line ESL certificate. Because you are a native speaker and US ... Read More
Family - Moving to Thailand by henrybuell
Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and comment - and especially thanks to those of you who have made such great and informative posts here. I have not read them all, but I have read quite a few (notes at the end of this ...
It’s called a Smart S Visa for digital nomads https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/thailand-digital-nomad-visa-and-work-permit Read More
Family - Moving to Thailand by henrybuell
Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and comment - and especially thanks to those of you who have made such great and informative posts here. I have not read them all, but I have read quite a few (notes at the end of this ...
@HaitijackED visa are a 24/7 job. If both you and your wife try this it will be very challenging with having kids. However, you could get a sitter to help out. Immigration don’t play with ED visas. They were heavily abused and people were not ... Read More
Family - Moving to Thailand by henrybuell
Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and comment - and especially thanks to those of you who have made such great and informative posts here. I have not read them all, but I have read quite a few (notes at the end of this ...
For long term visa it is best to go to the Republic of Georgia. They have 1 year visa on arrival. Thailand makes it very challenging to stay long term unless you are age 50 and a retiree. Also, the Philippines has an east visa policy as well. Both ... Read More
Medical Insurance LTR visa by SKumar48
HiI am planning to apply for LTR visa. I understand that I need to have medical insurance before I apply for the visa.Can anyone pls suggest the best and economical medical insurance. We are in age group of 57-62. Thanks
I have a LTR. It was very easy for me and I easily met all the requirements. BOI web site list several I insurance. You can also email them a d they should send you a list of providers. If you can’t find it go to your Thai Embassy web site in ... Read More
Healthcare insurance agent recommendation
Will immigration except my Health Insurance in the USA? My insurancae is TRICARE and it excepted all over the world. Or does Ecuador force you to buy only their country insurance for Visa Requirements? Can anyone tell me what they need from my US ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
I am also going to check out Dong Hoi. This looks like a nice place as well. Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
Hi Thanks for your quick response. I live part year in Thailand in a very small beach town. From the US. I am looking for an apartment with an Ocean or River view for my wife and I. I was in DaNang and it was crazy with construction. I was in ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
I have been to a few Vietnamese towns and the construction is like WW3. It the construction every where like you claim to where it is in Unbearable to enjoy yourself and your always looking up. What about the construction is it all day and loud? ... Read More
Rent and medical care
I would like to know what a two bedroom apartment or house would rent for in Melaka/Malacca. I am looking to retire and make the move. Also, how is the medical care in the area ie.. cost. Do you need to travel far to get good medical care? Any help ... Read More