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Have US expats faced issues with doctors signing the Thai Consulate’s Medical Certificate for the Non Immigrant OA Visa?
I’m curious whether any of you in the US have had difficulty getting your doctor to sign the Thai Consulate’s Medical Certificate form for the Non Immigrant OA Visa application.
Answer summary
Many US expats share their experiences regarding difficulties in obtaining a doctor's signature on the Thai Consulate's Medical Certificate for the Non Immigrant OA Visa. Some faced no issues, while others encountered reluctance from their doctors, often humorously or with added medical tests. Suggestions include finding more understanding practitioners or utilizing telehealth services. Participants also discussed alternative visa options, such as the Non-O visa, which may have fewer requirements.
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Michael *********
No problem at all. I did a blood test at the request of the physician. Screened for hepatitis or tuberculosis.
Max *************
@Michael ********
What about the test for drugs?
David **********
Used agent. Didn’t even see doctor. They just filled out n signed!
Brian *********
Mine literally laughed at first, did the TB skin test, gave me a vax that wasn't covered (as it's deemed unnecessary) and after a couple of days did sign off.
Eric *******
OP@Brian ********
you must not have been with Kaiser.Brian *********
@Eric ******
yep, never fed that monster! If you need, just go to a clinic. The medical certificate must state that the applicant does not have leprosy, tuberculosis, drug addiction, elephantiasis, or syphilis in its tertiary stage. Any doctor is going to bust a nut laughing at these requirements. Laugh with them and just get it done.
Gerg **********
I had no problem getting my doctor to sign it. It’s just to say you don’t have a few diseases that hardly anyone gets. It’s a joke.
William *******
No problem.
Mark ********
I did a police check got my medical certificate which were requirements for my Thai OA visa not once was I asked to produce them on entry I now have my retirement visa.
Brandon ************
@Mark *******
that's because they're not required for entry. They're required for the visa application. The only thing required for entry is the insurance.
Cary ********
The Thai's make Everything Difficult for the Farrang
Max *************
@Cary *******
This is about a very old certificate from when these diseases actually existed in some parts of the world. The question is why it still exists. They can easily update it if they want.Brandon ************
@Cary *******
what are you talking about? There are at least 3 different retirement visas. If you don't like the requirements of one, apply for a different one.Cary ********
@Brandon ***********
thanks
Chris ****
My doc did a song and dance and made me take tests - totally lame he knew I was fine.
Bruce **********
My doctor laughed after reading it and signed it via email
Dean *********
@Bruce *********
Same here. My doctor got a good laugh out of it and signed it. No problem.
Jack ********
Google ‘Dr Donna Robinson’ they should be able to do it remotely. As others said get a Non O it’s less hassle and you can open a bank account with little trouble
Bryce *******
I'm from a small town in TX, I got a weird look, most small town people don't even think about moving out of state, let alone country ... and, *Thailand?* 😅 But I finally managed to get it.
Brandon ************
Just find a teledoc or something. Most doctors know it's a joke and will sign it. Your doctor is being unreasonable.
Kenny *****
Told my doctor, it was for visa application. It was signed without issue.
Eric *******
OP@Kenny ****
Yeah, that didn't work on my doc.Kenny *****
@Eric ******
but i had to really took blood test for all the listed disease. Maybe you can change doctor, even out of pocket the cost should not be too much ( i hope).
Melanie ********
What is the Thai consulate medical certificate form used for?
Asking bc I am traveling to Thailand in a month with medication & was under the impression that I needed a doctors note only? 💁🏽♀️🥵 is that correct or is there a special form?
Asking bc I am traveling to Thailand in a month with medication & was under the impression that I needed a doctors note only? 💁🏽♀️🥵 is that correct or is there a special form?
Eric *******
OP@Melanie *******
Thai consulate in Los Angeles website has a copy of what they need signed. This is only for the non A0 Visa.Melanie ********
@Eric ******
thank you so much 👏🏼🫶🏽
John **************
Stay away from the Non OA and just do the regular Non 0
Eric *******
OP@John *************
Why? And have trouble getting a cooperative bank in Thailand. I think I'll do this route first. I can always fall back to the non O option.Max *************
@Eric ******
Do as he said,go for the Non-O, not the O-A. The ONLY benefit with the O-A is the possibility to use the required amount of money for the first year in a bank back home. All the rest sucks big time. Believe me.
Bob **********
@Eric ******
I’ve done it just get the non-o no hassle no police report,medical and no worthless insurance and you’ll be able to open an account on a non-oJohn **************
@Eric ******
true but the Non OA has a ton more hoops and hurdles to get through and cost. The Health insurance they ask for is worthless in Thailand. I would personally do the non o and use an agent to open the bank account if needed.Regardless, have fun and enjoy 😊
Brian *********
@John *************
really want to promote agents right now?Pretty clear immigration is cracking down.
Getting an OA was not hard, insurance is less than the interest lost being forced to keep money in a Thai bank which isn't so easy to get back out.
Love people who give opinions that didn't do the work. 🙄
Eric *******
OPOr do I have a doctor who is just Nuckin' Futz.
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