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Can I get a 5-year visa in Thailand for getting a tooth implant?
Dec 30, 2025
4 months ago
Steven *********
ORIGINAL POSTERIf i am getting a tooth implant. Would i be able to use that to get a 5 year soft visa ?? And which dentist is good ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post asks if undergoing a tooth implant can qualify for a 5-year soft visa in Thailand, along with inquiries for good dentists. Responses indicate that while dental implants typically take 6 months or more, a comprehensive treatment plan could support a visa application. Some users shared experiences of obtaining dental visas and recommended specific dental clinics. However, there's skepticism about the visa process, highlighting that participating in dental procedures isn't a guarantee for visa approval.
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Is this dude a maga
Robert ******
Lol
Jackie ********
Grace Dental did an amazing job for me. Not the cheapest. I now have beautiful teeth I couldn’t have afforded in Canada!
Brian *******
👍😆Thailand marking
Yolanda *********
I need advice also. I have my implants and they have been torque. I am in the abutment and restoration phase. I am going to Ban Chang Rayong next week. Which dentist would you recommend
Steven *******
Jay ********
@SB-79Dental *******
in chalong Phuket the best just had a lot completed and so goodFranki ******
Why not do a border run everytime you need a tooth pull out.
Should get at least 30 visas.
But might have trouble eating you steak in Thailand 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maybe just follow the laws
Should get at least 30 visas.
But might have trouble eating you steak in Thailand 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maybe just follow the laws
Isabella ************
yes 5 years for each tooth you have to show them around your neck to your IO, immigration will welcome you.
Bob *******
Yes, you can use that to get a visa. You will need to provide the old tooth with your application.
JB *******
Edelweiss Dental House contact
They have a website outlining their serviced with price list. I sent them an email stating what work I needed, they responded back with that day - showing my schedule days for my procedure (6 visits) 2-3 weeks and the total cost.
They have 2 branches Head Office at Vibhavadi Branch and the other on Sukhumvit Sol 15 Branch. Best of luck
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They have a website outlining their serviced with price list. I sent them an email stating what work I needed, they responded back with that day - showing my schedule days for my procedure (6 visits) 2-3 weeks and the total cost.
They have 2 branches Head Office at Vibhavadi Branch and the other on Sukhumvit Sol 15 Branch. Best of luck
Frank *********
It's because of guys like this that soon the DTV will no longer be available for serious people
Kevin *********
For that you'll need to exchange all your teeth at least 3 times
Ronnie ********
just marry a bar girl. make sure she doesn't own a buffalo
Peter ******
Another moron trying to get around the system, get a visa. You are the problem !
Michael *********
Anytime I read something this dumb I realize how doomed society is. Considering humans have an average of 30 teeth, if you pull one a year you could effectively stay in Thailand for 150 years. Awesome plan.....
Stanley *******
I done one border crossing January this year I’m back in Thailand last November done my 30 extension on Monday gone they stamped my passport telling me no more visa this year unless I do retirement visa my flight is booked out of Thailand first week in April so it looks like I’m going to rebook my flight home early unless I get married and prove I’m single 😱
JP *******
lol
연**
Yes same way chlamydia gives you a 5 year visa
Tiger_55********
Sounds like you are pushing the envelope and you know it. My dentist in Pak Chong is fantastic. She trained in Sheffield UK where my niece is a doctor. You can contact me if you want.
Mark **********
I gave myself a sliver and now I'm going for the 10 year visa based on medical treatment for that. You should be good with a tooth. I'd take a few extra out just in case though
Pe ****
No problem.
Find the slowest dentist the world has ever known.
Go to the dentist daily for five years.
Find the slowest dentist the world has ever known.
Go to the dentist daily for five years.
Koin ******
Yes you can in theory.
Charmae *******
No FFS it's a 6 mths process
5 yrs 😂😂😂😂
5 yrs 😂😂😂😂
Richard **************
Oh, it feels good to laugh again
Tony ******
Over 30 implants it's possible
Maryanne **********
No
James **********
Yet another who wants to abuse the visa laws ,,, ffs you people are a joke ,,,,, get the right visa or stay in the USA
Glenn *****
A tooth implant typically takes up to 3 months
Keen *********
Can anyone share the prices of their dentistry work to get an idea please?
Mark ********
check Edelweiss , they have all their prices on line, as most dental clinics do. I just had 2 teeth pulled, bone graft 40k 3 implants 78k each straumann brand. they have cheaper options.
Keen *********
@Mark *******
thank you!Reply to
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Keen *********
Of anyone willing to share contact name/company ideal as well. Really appreciate the info! Thank you!
Jeff *******
@Keen ********
Grace Dental in Chiang Mai.Keen *********
@Jeff ******
thank youReply to
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Mark ********
@Keen ********
i had mine done in Mumbai, 3 implants (strauman with zirconia crowns, 2x3 unit bridges, 1 extraction, bone graft, sinus lift and xrays $7k AUD. VERY happy and much cheaper than Thailand.Jeff *******
@Keen ********
100-130k baht depending on which brand of implant you get. You can probably find cheaper dentists using less expensive implants. My dental surgeon specializes in implants.Reply to
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Ronald ********
Yes you can for five years That is what I currently have for a Visa although I would advise you not to go through
Ronald ********
I would not advise you to go through the New York consulate if you're in the US as it took 11 weeks with only one week of delay on my part
Jeff *******
@Ronald *******
My post above saying I got a DTV in 5 days for a dental implant was thru the NY consulate. That was over 6 months ago.Ronald ********
@Jeff ******
wow mine went in middle of August this year and didn't get until November after I'd already been here for a month LOL tried to make a border run to change visas and as it happened it was the very first day immigration started enforcing their rules with border runs and I got turned back in nong KaiReply to
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Pat ****
One. Tooth. ?
Terence ******************
I don’t know, let me know on it a bit
John *********
Only if your appointments are 2.30 each visit
John *******
Must be a trick question Yes but you only get soft tooth implant with a 5year soft visa you need to apply for 5 year hard visa is better option
Gayan **********
what wrong with you man ?
Kent ********
I have gotten several implants at BIDC (Bangkok International Dental Clinic) and the quality is first rate. Probably not the cheapest place in Thailand, but still cheaper than the US and much higher quality.
Shaughn ***********
I had an implant done around 2-3 years ago at Bangkok Smile. The surgeon who performed mine was also a head trauma surgeon who fixed up muay thai, and traffic accident facial injuries so was very experienced.. Depending on where you currently are in the implant cycle you may need a year more in dentist procedures or you may require less than 6 months. It might depend if you have already had the old tooth extracted yet or not as this adds addition time until completion. After my old tooth was extracted, the bone required 4-6 months heal time. Then the tooth implant gets done. It then requires a further 4-6 month healing time before its strong enough to have implant fitted. If you have already had the tooth extracted and had the healing time then that may take your remaining time down for appointments to be around 6 months and in that case you may only need a 6 month METV. If you still require the full treatment that I had then your treatment plan can be spread over a longer period of time and might have more cause for having the DTV granted based on dental.
Terry *******
@Shaughn **********
i read the individual treatments makes it a bit more understandable . but always assumed it was £1500 a tooth in uk not aware that all the other stuff was priced separately . that was a while ago i looked into it thoughTerry *******
@Shaughn **********
that sounds a lot for 1 toothShaughn ***********
@Terry ******
Oh price wise it was 2 -3 time more in home country for same procedure. You may had been thinking of a bridge. My tooth was at back next to the wisdom tooth, so either have no deep chewing tooth there or get it done. Not able to have bridge done there as no two strong teeth around itShaughn ***********
@Terry ******
the difference between something lasting 5 years or 50 yearsReply to
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Colin ***************
If it takes 5 years.
Richard ********
It’s difficult with the tooth, you should try Nail Implants (Nail Extentions). I heard they offer 10 years on that.
William *********
I think that will get you citizenship
Paul *******
I did from the London thai embassy no problem.
Best of luck
Best of luck
Ej ****
I know at least two people who went through this route and were successful. One person from USA and the other from Belgium. Be thorough with your paperwork and find a clinic that has successfully done this. Good luck!🍀
Paul *******
@Ej ***
agreedReply to
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Stoka *******
Sure
And if you do 2 teeth you will get double visa as well
And if you do 2 teeth you will get double visa as well
Paul ******
No more bridging that gap,with a Cadburys snack
Andrew ********
Go to Vietnam Cheaper all-round
Radius ******************
Dental 4 u , near tae phae gate
Been my dentist for 17 years going on 18
Hes awesome
In fact he does my whole family
Been my dentist for 17 years going on 18
Hes awesome
In fact he does my whole family
Jeff *******
Of course. that's one of the explicit soft power reasons.
For those of you who think it's a joke, it could take a year or more of treatments:
Pull the tooth
wait 6 months
have implant surgically attached*
wait 3-6 months
attach new tooth
* if a bone graft is needed, that could be another 6 months
Grace Dental in CM will give you a letter with a full treatment plan.
My DTV was approved in 5 days.
I came and left 3 times before they could even do the implant surgery.
Immigration has never asked any questions.
For those of you who think it's a joke, it could take a year or more of treatments:
Pull the tooth
wait 6 months
have implant surgically attached*
wait 3-6 months
attach new tooth
* if a bone graft is needed, that could be another 6 months
Grace Dental in CM will give you a letter with a full treatment plan.
My DTV was approved in 5 days.
I came and left 3 times before they could even do the implant surgery.
Immigration has never asked any questions.
Kevin *********
@Jeff ******
the thing is...a person can do all the things you mentioned by travelling in and out as a tourist. There's no necessity to grant a 5 year visa for this. But then again, that's just my opinion. Thailand may actually grant the visa!Jeff *******
@Kevin ********
No. The thing is ..... this is EXACTLY what the DTV is for. People are getting DTV's for a month of muay thai or even a week in cooking schools. There's no proof that they even attend. You can even get it for attending a music concert. or just buying the ticket. I carry my receipts with me to prove that I've paid for the dental work I was granted the visa for. Dental implants take 3-5 treatments, each visit 4-6 months apart. Every case is different but in mine, it's a 20 month process. We first determined I'd need an implant in Sept 2024 and I won't be finished until May 2026. I didn't even apply for the DTV until I was half way thru the process in May 2025.People can do a cooking class with a visa exempt entry. if I needed 5 visits for an implant, do you think it would make sense for me to fly back and forth to the US 5 times and do 5 visa exempt entries? Would Immigration even let me in 3 times in one year visa exempt. They want you to get a visa. This is the correct one.
i know several people who have been granted a DTV for medical reasons, some only needing a week or two. I haven't heard of anyone being declined.
If the Thai govt is ever going to crack down on DTVs, it's the cooking schools that will go first, then muay thai.
Patricia *******
@Jeff ******
thanks for this input. I want to apply for DTV, was thinking to go the workation route as I'm a freelancer but I was also recently diagnosed with RA and I'm under the rheumatogist's care here in Thailand, hospital appointments and blood work every 3 months, x-rays every 6 months and a bunch of daily and weekly meds of course that are much cheaper here than in Europe. I wonder whether I should try to go under the medical route?Jeff *******
@Patricia ******
If you want to talk about this further, let's take it off line. There's more you should think about.Jeff *******
@Patricia ******
It may depend on where you are applying from since some embassies/consulates seem better than others, but based on what you wrote, if you got a letter from the hospital detailing the dates of your appts i would think you would be approved very easily for a DTV using soft power (medical) rather than proving freelance income.Patricia *******
@Jeff ******
thanks a lot for the advice, definitely something to consider, I still have 7-8 months before I'm going to apply so let's wait and see if things might change regarding the criteria. I was planning to apply in Hanoi as I see there seems to be the highest success.Kevin *********
@Jeff ******
like I mentioned...Thailand may actually grant the visa but it's strangeReply to
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Ric ******
@Jeff ******
thank you for this informative post! I was thinking of going the medical route but went for soft power instead as there are very few people posting concrete doctor recommendations.Just chosing a random doctor often won't work as they don't understand the paperwork they should produce for a DTV application.
Jeff *******
Thanks! I don't know how you found my comment with so much crap on this page now.
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Michael ********
There was someone when they first come out got one with just one dentist appointment so dont know why everyone laughing
Bob ******
@Michael *******
maybe lucky back then. Now there are smarter, less corrupt and more by the book. I would say he is better going to Vietnam where they have more up to date equipment, price is way better and a number of them including accomodation and airfares. Thailand is not longer the best optionPaul *******
@Michael *******
correct a number of people have.John ********
@Michael *******
Huh? When “implants” first came out?Michael ********
@John *******
What ?. If you are confused about when what first come out its about dtv which the post is about.John ********
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John ********
Seriously???
Rini *********
If you get a soft tooht...yes
Gary ******
Where are you staying will determine which dentist. I’ve just had extensive work and I can highly recommend
Betty smile’s dental clinic 5th floor at
Betty smile’s dental clinic 5th floor at
@MBK *******
in BKK you can message me if you are wanting more information 🙏Gary ******
It was going to cost me up in the area of 100k + in OZ here in my 2nd home
52k AUD for everything and sure you can have it cheaper BUT you will pay fir it later. I listen to recommendations from friends and others I trust. Can vouch for Betty Smiles clinic at
52k AUD for everything and sure you can have it cheaper BUT you will pay fir it later. I listen to recommendations from friends and others I trust. Can vouch for Betty Smiles clinic at
@MBK *******
100%Gary ******
If you head in there just say Kun Gary told you about how well they are and the team there will look after you. I’m heading in there again on the 13th of Jan
Kevin *********
@Gary *****
what is the cost roughly i probably need similar treatment?Natalie ***********
@Kevin ********
as do I.Kevin *********
@Natalie **********
30k in AusReply to
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William ******
@Gary *****
did your treatment involve teeth or tooth transplant procedure. I am near MBK for the next 3 weeks & might drop in to make further enquiries, as my age is now dictating transplants.Thanks.
Gary ******
@Wil****
I’ve gotten 12 implants so far as I didn’t look after my teeth as a young fellaReply to
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Joe ******
Absolutely.
1 implant = free visa of your choice
2 implants = free work permit.
Gold crown = permanent residency.
But lose a single tooth and you'll be immediately deported, get blacklisted and definitely no ice cream.
1 implant = free visa of your choice
2 implants = free work permit.
Gold crown = permanent residency.
But lose a single tooth and you'll be immediately deported, get blacklisted and definitely no ice cream.
Greg ***********
@Joe *****
now we know why LING is your last nameKevin *********
@Greg **********
should have been KingJoe ******
Rizza *********************
@Greg **********
tuli ling 😹Greg ***********
@Rizza ********************
ling means monkey in ThaiRizza *********************
@Greg **********
but we have a filipino humor for that. Sounds crazyReply to
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Wanneeta **********
Seriously?
Simon *********
Implants need at least 6 months, from initial fixing, to final fixing with crowns. To allow the bone to properly fuse to the implant, before adding the tooth.
So, yeah, probably qualifies.
Get a full plan of the treatment from start to finish, with times and dates
So, yeah, probably qualifies.
Get a full plan of the treatment from start to finish, with times and dates
Erhardt *********
@Simon ********
New German implant is the whole tooth. Maybe a return visit later for a check up. Done within a few days.Larry ******
Not anymore.
Lance *****
@Simon ********
yes, and sometimes bone grafting is required, which would extend that treatment time.Bill *********
@Si***
- I had all of my teeth replaced with implants in Thailand and it took only two weeks. The dental clinic wanted me to return months later for a final fitting, but I didn’t return.Paul *********
@Bill ********
currently going through an implant and will get the actual tooth fitted about 9 weeks after initial screwed fitted. And that rushing it a little due to my flying out soon. Dentist advised that I might not be able to have it fully torqued down due to the short time frame.Not sure how it was all done in two weeks, bone would definitely not have fully healed around the screw.
It can be 6 months from start to finish....
Ernesto ********
@Paul ********
if not properly torqued, you will run the risk of not having it fully integrated and it becoming loose and losing it. I wouldn’t rush itPaul *********
@Ernesto *******
currently in Australia but moving to Thailand mid January. The implant type is internationally recognised and i will have the documentation to complete the torquing if not completed to the required level here.Ernesto ********
@Paul ********
abundment and crown are also needed. Don’t rush it to save money. It can easily failPaul *********
@Ernesto *******
not rushing to save money, paid full price for the premium product. 3d X-rays several weeks ago show that all should be good for the last part.House is sold and flights are booked so I need go.
I have only pushed it forward by a few weeks, dentist said that mainly as a disclaimer.
Standard is 3 months, can blow out to 6 if bone doesn't fuse well or rejection.
Bill *********
@Pa**
- Just my experience, which was a total success.Reply to
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Paul *********
What’s a 5 year soft visa?
John *******
@Paul ********
soft-power DTVReply to
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Phil ******
@Steven ********
contact smile dentist to fing this outWilly *******
Yes you can. DTV is big joke. So widely misused
Jeff *******
@Willy ******
This is exactly what DTV is for. The joke is the people taking cooking courses or Muay Thai and then not attending.Dave **********
@Willy ******
not as widely misused as the lowlife ex pats doing border bounce every 60 days.. ruining it for genuine tourists who love SEAWilly *******
@Dave *********
But this loophole is closing fortunately. And "Genuine tourists" can still have two 60 day visa exempt entries with 30 and 7 day extensions. Its 157 days in one year. Still very generous. More than that is not genuine tourismColin *********
@Willy ******
while you are correct about the Extensions, Two Visa Exempt entries isn't actually correct. There used to be a limit of two within a year through Land Borders (not calendar year, but within a year, depending on when one had done previous entries), but that was removed. Visa Exempt entries through Airports has never had any limit.Someone who uses two Visa Exempt entries and gets extensions, on their next visit may be refused at the discretion of the Immigration officer depending on previous entry history and whether the IO thinks someone is trying to live in Thailand, rather than being a genuine tourist.
Official statistics show that a genuine Thailand tourist spends 7-14 days in the country on average and doesn't maximise Exempt entries and Extensions. Those people have and most likely, will be granted multiple Visa Exempt entries within a year, especially if there's proof of returning to their home country for periods of time. As you said, two Exempt entries and those extensions, are still generous.
Dave **********
@Willy ******
I'll believe it when I see those ex pats leave or deported . NoWilly *******
@Dave *********
Many have alreadyReply to
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Andrew ***********
Simple answer hmmm doubt it, but you can always try 😄 🤣
Ben *******
You get a free tooth fairy with that.. 🤣🤣🤣
TaupeSh*******
Yes of course . Why wouldn’t you 😂
Braulio *********
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Brandon ************
You generally need a fully outlined treatment plan, including scheduled appointments and planned treatments. The entire treatment should cover at least 6 months, if not longer. Without covering this time period, you would likely be given a multiple entry tourist visa instead of a DTV, as you don't need that much time in Thailand to finish everything.
Dave ****
@Brandon ***********
Definitely not in my case. One single confirmed appointment signed by a dentist. The hardest part is finding a dental clinic that will have the doctor sign a letter with an appointment with proposed treatment.Gary ******
@Dave ***
depends on where you live In Au I had to do the following
Written quote from OS dentist with details and itemised prices in the currency of your own country.
Letter from your Dr in own country stating why you are choosing OS option due to costs and availability waiting time etc
I went for early medical release request from my super. Once I had everything as they requested it was all sorted out with no issues.
This is only what I wanted to do but everyone’s situation is different to their needs.
Brandon ************
@Dave ***
When was that though? There were plenty of reports of that when DTV was new, but things have tightened up a LOT, and the embassies are not so generous anymore.Dave ****
@Brandon ***********
December last year from London.Brandon ************
@Dave ***
things were still new back then. Probably not possible anymoreVladimír *****
@Brandon ***********
probably... 😀Vladimír *****
@Brandon ***********
I’m not sure where those “plenty of reports” are coming from. I’m speaking from recent first-hand experience: my DTV for medical treatment was approved with a single confirmed appointment, no 6-month treatment plan.Requirements are applied case-by-case and vary by embassy. Presenting assumptions or second-hand anecdotes as fixed rules is misleading.
Sometimes real approvals matter more than online reports.
Colin *********
@Vladimír ****
while "case by case and vary by Embassy" is certainly true, when did you get your DTV?Vladimír *****
@Colin ********
september.Colin *********
@Vladimír ****
ok, so very recent. As for Brandon saying "plenty of reports", Group Admins and Moderators are seeing dealing with these things a lot more than we might realise, maybe answering people's questions via private messages at times and some of them having contacts within Thai Immigration (I've seen A Moderator mention that on more than one occasion).Reply to
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@Brandon ***********
Definitely something to get your teeth into... 😉Elizabeth **********
@Dave ******
hahahahaStanley *******
😂😂😂
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