Didn't have health insurance for the first 3 months of last year. I was a resident of a different country. For the situation does resident of foreign country apply to me?

[KarenJ]

If you were a nonresident alien for the first 3 months of last year, then you would be exempt.  If you are a US citizen who was overseas for at least 330 days in a 12 month period or for an entire tax year (2016), then you would be exempt.  Please see attached link to the exemptions available. Health Care Exemptions

Or you may qualify for a health coverage exemption:

• You’re a U.S. citizen who either:
  • Spent at least 330 full days outside of the U.S. during a 12-month period OR
  • Was a bona fide resident of a foreign country (or countries) for a full tax year
• You’re a resident alien who both:
  • Was a citizen or national of a foreign country with which the U.S. has an income tax treaty with a nondiscrimination clause including (1) a dual-state alien in the first year of U.S. residence or (2) a nonresident alien or dual-status who elects to file a joint return with a U.S. spouse, AND
  • Was a bona fide resident of a foreign country for the tax year