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Does moving into a long-term senior dementia care home in Thailand qualify for a medical visa?

Apr 13, 2025
2 days ago
Mary ********
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Does moving into a long term senior dementia care home qualify for a medical visa.
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The conversation revolves around whether moving into a long-term senior dementia care home in Thailand qualifies for a medical visa. Several comments suggest that medical visas are typically for short-term treatments and emphasize the need for supportive documentation from a physician. It's mentioned that the facility may handle the visa application process. Alternatives such as retirement visas (Non-O visas) are discussed, as they may be more suited for long-term stays, especially for seniors. A comment highlights that specific care homes can assist with visa administration based on individual requirements.
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Deanna *******
I've been through this with my Mom. Medical visas are short term. Retirement visa is the only way.
Michael ********
You really need to check with the home/care facilities
John **********
I can’t remember 🤔
Peter *********
Forgot
Johnny *********
Yes it does
Michael ****************
What's all involved in the medical visa for seniors wanting to stay in Thailand?
Shannon ********
Just say you forgot
Diane **********
@Shannon *******
oh you wicked boy 😉😆
Andy ********
I know of one assisted living/ care home complex in Hua Hin that can provide a care package specific to your requirements. Part of their basic services is to do the admin for your visa, whichever one you choose to be on.

If you PM me I will happily send you the detail.
Mary ********
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@Andy *******
thanks Andy. Problem is it's a bit far from where I need to be in terms of my physical and emotional health.
Erik *******
@Andy *******
why not post it here for everyone 🤷🏻‍♂️
Andy ********
@Erik ******
don't want to be in breach of group rules by doing something that could be considered as advertising.
Ludo **********
I don't think Donald is welcome in Thailand at this moment 🤔🤫
Mark ******
@Ludo *********
Keep your yank politics out of Thailand.
Jeff ******
Relevance? Did he impose 143% tariffs and lose all allies?
Frank **********
@Ludo *********
yeah and Biden is as sharp as a tack, 5555.
Ray *********
@Frank *********
why is biden still living rent free in your head?
Jeff ******
@Frank *********
Biden isn’t the president
Frank **********
@Jeff *****
he was.
Robert ***********
@Ludo *********
Why don't you ask him while he is in your head?
Joe *******
@Robert **********
He rented a room but he keeps missing the golden toilet. Bad aim.
Robert ***********
@Joe ******
Daily News and NYT? That says everything
Joe *******
@Robert **********
Mad magazine?
Jim *******
No. To get a chepaer elderly health care, some American Health Insurance companies give a big discount if you are insured with them and accept to undergo medical treatment in Malaysia or Thailand.

A pensioner visa with Thai insurance would bring you nearly there.

Some, oldies that I know of, on pensioner visa, get a maid that comes some hours a day, about 10,000 THB a month . Live in, goes up to 30,000 THB a month.

Medical visa is for hospitals like Bumrungrad where the treatment allows even family members to cling on it, 6 months max. Mostly Arabs use that.
Ken *********
@Jim ******
which ones please ?
Mike *********
@Ken ********
I just saw several YouTube videos on LTC facilities
Ken *********
@Mike ********
I would like to know which insurance companies would cover this, I am very sceptical
Mike *********
@Ken ********
sorry I was referring to the availability of ltc facilities not insurance
Bee *****
@Jim ******
thank you
Nigel **************
Thai Doctor
Jim *******
@Nigel *************
Thai doctors are a world class.
Nigel **************
If issued by a Doctor, preventing travel,3 months renewable
Todd *********
That’s exactly what medical visas are for… have the supervising physician write a supporting letter documenting the need for ongoing care
Kenneth *******
@Todd ********
I was under the impression that you will only get visa & care payments if you can't not get the help in your own country
Brandon ************
You would want to contact the facility to find out. They are the ones who would be responsible for applying for the visa with paperwork from a doctor, so it would be up to them if they're willing to do it and if they know of the process.
John **********
I doubt it. But a retirement visa would work
Lucas **********
@John *********
not if you can't pass a medical..
John **********
@Lucas *********
you don't need a medical or insurance for a Non-O visa based on being over 50
Lucas **********
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