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Can I use a hospital certificate to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?
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Aug 31, 2024
2 years ago
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone, this is the certificate issued by the hospital. Can I use this report to apply for a DTV visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around whether a hospital-issued certificate can be used to apply for a DTV visa (Medical Treatment Visa) in Thailand. Responses indicate that for a successful application, the medical documentation needs to be formal, including being on hospital letterhead, stamped, and signed by a doctor. Participants suggest that the certificate should confirm future treatment plans rather than just completed procedures. Some users share their experiences and provide guidance on what the application documents should include, emphasizing the importance of official confirmation addressed to the relevant embassy.
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Paulie ********
No needs to be a official certificate and stamped signed by the doctor i had one similar and rejected it anyone can type this out on word pr excel
Greg ********
@Paulie *******
The handwritten comments for 2 years treatment :-)Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paulie *******
DTV signing seems simple, but it is not simple😂Paulie ********
@Chao ****
I'd you have tje correct certificate it isReply to
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Nanny **********
Did you got DTV Visa?
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nanny *********
I haven't done it yet. I'm still in Thailand. This needs to be done in a third country.Reply to
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Adrià ********
Need to be signed by a doctor, with a hospital stamp etc.. So probably doesn't work.
Anna **********
I think you have to have an appointment letter for treatment. I emailed UK embassy about dental treatment and they said yes this will qualify for the dtv
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Anna *********
But I had already completed the surgery last week and the later stages will require observation and repair treatment. What should I do?Anna **********
@Chao ****
It states on thai embassy website, you need a letter of confirmation of appointment and treatment. it needs to be on letterhead paper addressed to the thai embassy of where you are applying, and signed by an authorised person. Hope this helpsChao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Anna *********
Thank you for your reminder. Have you applied?Anna **********
@Chao ****
yes, got approved from letter of apt confirmation and treatment. Letter had to addressed to thail immigration and signed by authorised person.Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Anna *********
I am in Thailand now. Can I take my medical documents to the immigration office for signature?Anna **********
No, you have to apply outside of Thailand
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Anna *********
OK, thanks for your advice.Reply to
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Paulie ********
Needs to be stamped and signed by a doctor and adreesed to thsi embassy I tried to use 3 appoint letters and would acept needed a proper document medical certificate
Xiang *******
Personally think. The document needs to be on hospital letterhead, preferably with the hospital's official seal and the doctor's signature. maybe more formal
Paulie ********
@Xiang ******
correct a medical certificate I sent appointment cards and would not acept themChao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paulie *******
I don't know how to write the medical certificate. They said that the orthodontic treatment may not be approved.Paulie ********
@Chao ****
the hospital has to write it stateing treatments dates and signhed and stamp by doctor and hospital stamped.Matt *******
@Paulie *******
which consulate told you that?Paulie ********
@Matt ******
uk that's where I got my DTVReply to
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Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Xiang ******
This is just a template. He will have a formal document doctor‘s visa and also an electronic document.Reply to
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Wannikea *********
You can't be serious, the treatment has already been done. DTV medical reasons require a series of ongoing treatments and appointments over a course of time.
Greg ********
@Wannikea ********
He has 2 years future cleaning indicated 🙂 :-)Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
I go to the hospital every month to adjust the wire😆Greg ********
@Chao ****
All you can do is try for the DTV. If you get it great. Good luck.Reply to
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Seb ********
I didn’t even see this. Yeah, all treatments have to be in the future for obvious reasons.
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Seb *******
I will ask the doctor to write a follow-up review and treatment for meReply to
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Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
I am serious because I just had surgery today and will review and adjust later.Ngwako ********
@Chao ****
should have bribed with more moneyReply to
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Seb ********
Not sure if that handwritten addition is favorable. The certification should also be on hospital letterhead and signed/sealed.
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Seb *******
This is just a template. He will have a formal document doctor‘s visa and also an electronic document.Reply to
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Tim ***********
Why not just save money and do it on a tourist visa ?
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tim **********
Because the tourist visa is short-lived, and I was actually doing dental treatment, so I wanted to give it a try😆Tim ***********
@Chao ****
A tourist visa gives you 60+30 so not sure what dental apt takes more than 90 days. Remember visa's in Thailand are aligned with your intention. Get the visa that suits your intention and reason for being here. If you're trying to game the system to get a 5 year visa for a dentist appointment, that isn't it's intention and they will be sure to make sure you are on the right visa if you need to extend or deal with immigration.Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tim **********
OK, thanks. I‘ll check the situation.Chris *********
@Chao ****
What about a multiple entry visa ?Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ********
I haven't applied yet. I'm still in Thailand.Reply to
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David ************
Give it a try
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ***********
I want to ask the immigration office. I don‘t know if it will help.Henrik *****
It is the embassy where you will apply, you have to ask.
You have to go to a embassy outside Thailand.
You have to go to a embassy outside Thailand.
Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
OK, thanksReply to
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Seb ********
@Chao ****
the Immigration Office has nothing to do with the issuance of visas, the MFA administers this via their foreign missions. I would approach the embassy/consulate in your country directly.Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Seb *******
Which department should I contact?Bob *******
@Chao ****
consular departmentSeb ********
@Chao ****
where do you live? You should contact the visa section of the embassy responsible for you and see if they will give you a reliable answer. Rolling the dice for $400 is a bit of a long shot.Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Seb *******
I am currently in Chiang Mai, ThailandKevin ********
@Chao ****
then no, you cannot make the application in the country.Seb ********
@Chao ****
you can’t apply in Thailand so you need to go back home and lodge it with your local Thai Embassy. But the certificate needs to list regular treatment in the future, not in the past.Reply to
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David ************
@Chao ****
Seems immigration officers are just getting used to this new VISA. But I do think asking immigration is your only option. It would be pretty sad if someone here recommended you can’t use it when in fact you actually could have used it.Chao *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ***********
Hahahaha, it's true. This medical treatment cost me 100,000 baht.😂Reply to
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