Answered3 years ago

Can I extend my stay in Thailand for medical treatment after my visa expires?

Thailand visa extension Medical treatment Tourist visa Medical extension Non-O visa Visa run

Susan ********

asked Dec 21, 2023

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Currently in Bangkok, needing medical treatment that may last 6 months.  Arrived on 30 day with 30 day extension.

Is there anyway to get to stay longer till my treatment is done now that I’m here already, or would I have to do a visa run after 60 days .. wondering if anyone may have that knowledge 

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Answer summary

The user is seeking advice on extending their stay in Thailand due to ongoing medical treatment after initially entering on a 30-day visa, which was then extended for another 30 days. Responses suggest that obtaining a medical extension may be possible if the treating physician provides the necessary documentation stating the user is unfit to travel. However, it is emphasized that extensions are generally aimed at emergencies rather than routine treatments. Alternatively, the user may need to consider a visa run or apply for a medical tourism visa at a consulate or embassy.

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James ********

Suggest you use the search 🔍 tool top of this forum page.

ENTER Medical tourism

CLICK on it and all posts about getting a Medical Extension will Pop up to read.

From my experience with the topic of the medical extension of stay...

It's unlikely that you will be successful in getting the extension.

Good Luck 🍀

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3 years ago

Ellie *******

While talking with your doctor about an extension for medical reasons, you may want to do some research on Tourist Visa medical treatment purposes (or Medical Tourism visa) at the consulate/embassy nearby country in case.

3 years ago

Peter ************

I think a medical visa is when your confined to a hospital bed and can’t make it to the front door. I could be wrong though

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Peter ***********

, no need to be tied to the bed. depends on how the doctor describes "unfit to travel".

3 years ago

Will ************

If you are fit to travel and the treatment is available in your home country you won’t get a medical extension

3 years ago

Lloyd ********

However, reading your post again, if you are able to do a border run, then you can't be unfit to travel ? The medical extension is for emergencies and severe injuries, not elective treatments, that is what the medical visa is for.

3 years ago

Susan ********

@Lloyd *******

well not emergency but, severe back pain issue and was offered injections that are on going for relief

3 years ago

Willem ****

@Susan *******

Like a injection once a month? I guess thats not a reason to get any kind of visa.

3 years ago

James ********

@Willem ***

Agreed 👍

3 years ago

Lloyd ********

Speak to the hospital/doctor who, (if you are unfit to travel), can give you paperwork for immigration that can get you a medical extension. (Up to 90 days at a time).

3 years ago

Susan ********

@Lloyd *******

thank you

3 years ago