Leaving for Siam

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charlesmbassoNew member01 October 2024 11:22:32

Dear All,

I am Charles. French Citizen. The maze of Life has me being single now and I chose to leave France for Thailand next January.

I shall probably live in Hua Hin after considerations gathered on the Web. I am puzzled by the choice of Health Insurance I should choose, which is compulsory for receiving a OA Visa.

Any help is welcome.

Kind Regards,

Charles

JonStActive member01 October 2024 11:32:42

Have you looked at the O visa instead? Does not require health insurance.

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charlesmbassoNew member02 October 2024 08:54:16

@JonSt

Hi Jon,

I plan to stay for over a year and would rather apply directly for a 12 Months Visa

martinoo2002Serial expat02 October 2024 22:38:45

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What is puzzling for you on the health insurance requirements?

JayEsCeeSerial expat03 October 2024 01:57:48

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How old are you? If you are over 55 you can apply for a retirement visa given you have enough money in a Thai bank account.

charlesmbassoNew member04 October 2024 10:26:30

What is puzzling for you on the health insurance requirements?

-@martinoo2002
Hello,

Thank you for your post. Well the choice of Insurance companies is huge, which make choosing tricky. and what about going for an International Insurance Company or a Thaï one ?

martinoo2002Serial expat04 October 2024 11:09:57

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If you only need it for the application then follow my link.

https://www.thaihealth.co.th/en/home-english/

They have affordable annual plans as well

Medical costs here are pretty ok

You really have to do your best to get over 500.000 thb

BUT existing issues are not covered and this part will expand with every issue you get here

There are medium to expensive insurances offered by foreign providers, think 400usd up per month

I believe Cigna and Avril are French companies

Or contact a broker like AA insurance decent fellows

If my links and advises are not allowed, contact me

Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert04 October 2024 12:03:28

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@charlesmbasso

Free quotes available through the expat.com Thailand insurance page, here.

domdom99Contributor07 October 2024 07:46:17

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Hello

Being french I wonder why you don't consider the CFE.

Also, as already told above why go for OA visa with a compulsory local insurance when O visa is simplier...

Have you noticed that on this forum there is a french side and an English side..On the french forum there is a majority of french (also Belgians, swiss etc..) who know pretty well the best opportunities for french (mainly regarding health insurance)

Good Luck !!

Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert07 October 2024 09:01:36

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@domdom99

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=6241

Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert07 October 2024 12:07:50

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@domdom99https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=6241-@Aidan in HCMC

oopsie

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=4247

martinoo2002Serial expat07 October 2024 21:46:10

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HelloBeing french I wonder why you don't consider the CFE. -@domdom99

Pretty sure that will not.be accepted for a visa application...

charlesmbassoNew member10 October 2024 16:12:54

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@domdom99 Hi

I registered to CFE, looking for a complementary insurance to fill in 100%

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