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Can a disabled foreigner obtain a power of attorney for retirement visa matters in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Power of Attorney Assisted Living Immigration Medical Certificate Disability Issues Thailand Visa Rules

May 10, 2025

a year ago

Paul *******************

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My friend had a stroke in now is in a assisted living facility can he get a letter from his doctor so that an agent, a lawyer or friend can get power of attorney to do his annual retirement visa without his presence at immigration? How can you keep your retirement visa active if you're disabled?

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A friend of the user, who had a stroke and is now in an assisted living facility, seeks advice on whether he can obtain a letter from his doctor to allow an agent, lawyer, or friend to handle his annual retirement visa without his presence at immigration. The discussion revolves around the possibilities of using a medical certificate, the requirements for setting up a power of attorney, and how to keep the retirement visa active despite being disabled.

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a year ago

Lee ***********

To raise a POA the doner has to be of sound mind to understand and sign it. Maybe too late.

a year ago

Hans *************

Medical certificate, then someone else can go for you. I read it like this.

a year ago

David ******

Phone pattaya stroke centre see if they can help ?

a year ago

Anita ********

Would also like to know

a year ago

Brandon ************

Has the assisted living facility not had to deal with this before? I would think they would have a procedure for it, unless your friend is the first foreigner to ever stay there.

a year ago

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