Can I use a medical certificate from a Thai doctor for my OA visa application in London?

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Oct 6, 2017

7 years ago

Stuart *********

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At the moment I am planning on applying for an OA visa at the London embassy in November when I return home for a visit and vacation.  I have been living in Thailand for 2 years and working as a Teacher with a B visa extension and work permit.  I’m leaving my job hence the need for a new long term visa.  I understand all the requirements for the paperwork etc except one thing.  Can I submit my medical certificate that I can obtain from my Thai doctor here (I already had two for the teachers license applications)? This certificate cost me 200 baht.  I spoke with my GP in the U.K., and if I have to get the same certificate from him he requires, x rays, blood tests etc and a private consultation fee (can’t be done on NHS) bringing fee to around £300!  In addition the time for completing said tests and waiting for results is in excess of 1 week.  I don’t have time or money to waste.  I’d be grateful if anyone knows the answer (please no guesses). Contacting the U.K. Thai embassy to ask has so far proved impossible (no one answers the phone and e mails auto reply sending you to website, which doesn’t address question). Thanks for any help

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is planning to apply for an OA visa at the Thai embassy in London but is seeking clarification on whether they can submit a medical certificate from a Thai doctor, as the UK GP charges significantly more for the required tests. Various comments discuss the challenges of obtaining the certificate from UK doctors and suggest alternative visa options if the medical certificate is not accepted. There are conflicting opinions about whether the medical certificate needs to be from the country of application—London—and whether a simpler form can be accepted.

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Stuart *********

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I just need to find a doctor that’s willing. Mine isn’t and insists on doing all the tests. As do the other two I’ve contacted so far. If the doctor is being as meticulous as possible, you do actually need a chest X ray to confirm no TB, and then several blood tests for the other strange diseases. But as I’m aware, and as you said, a sensible and level headed doctor would just sign it and pocket the fee.