How can I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand for long-term medical treatment following a hip replacement?

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Oct 26, 2024

4 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi all,

I am about to start a program of medical treatment in Thailand, which with follow ups and so on, will last approximately 1 year, with likely follow ups into subsequesnt years (it's a hip replacement - with complications).

Does anyone have any experience of applying for the DTV based on these criteria?

To add - I already live in Thailand, but i work rotations offshore outside Thailand, and am looking for a way to make my visa situation better than continual tourist visas.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on obtaining a DTV (Dependent Visa) for medical treatment in Thailand lasting approximately one year, following a hip replacement surgery. They mention currently living in Thailand and working offshore, expressing a desire for a more stable visa situation compared to continuous tourist visas. A comment indicates that someone successfully obtained a DTV with just one medical appointment, suggesting that it might be feasible for the user.

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Peter **********

I got DTV with 1 medical appointment, so could work for you.

4 days ago

Ran ********

@Peter *********

hii

Can you help me with dtv medical appointment?

How you do it and where?

4 days ago

Ran ********

@Peter *********

Hii Peter

Can you help me with dtv visa of medical appointment that you did?

What kind and which hospital?

Thanks

4 days ago

Helder *******

@Peter *********

Thanks Peter! But, you presented just a booked medical appointment or you went personally to the appointment? Which was the document you used to comprove it?

4 days ago

Andi ***********

@Helder ******

You can present a booked medical appointment/s. The number of appointments and length of treatment for approval depends on the embassy, some are ok with 1 others require multiple,

4 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Helder ******

good question - i am also curious to know if applying online, how to prove you're out of Thailand when applying?

4 days ago

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Anonymous *************

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@Peter *********

I see on the site - an appointment and 500k baht in the bank is all that's required. is it really that simple?

4 days ago

Christopher ***********

Anonymous participant Plus proof of applying from outside of Thailand.

4 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Thanks

@Chris******

- so how does one prove this?

4 days ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant Hotel booking, passport entry stamp of the country you are applying in.

4 days ago

Christopher ***********

The requirements and the fee payable can vary depending upon where you apply. This is 3 months old but gives some guidance;

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4 days ago

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Christopher ***********

Anonymous *************

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@Pe***

, thank you for your reply - do you mind me asking what other supporting documentation you had to provide, aside from proof of your appointment, and also where did you apply?

4 days ago

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Anonymous *************

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