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

Oct 26, 2024
2 years ago
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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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.
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Ran ********
@Peter *********
hii

Can you help me with dtv medical appointment?

How you do it and where?
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Ran ********
@Peter *********
Hii Peter

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

What kind and which hospital?

Thanks
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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?
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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,
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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?
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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?
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Christopher ***********
Anonymous participant Plus proof of applying from outside of Thailand.
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@Chris******
- so how does one prove this?
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Hotel booking, passport entry stamp of the country you are applying in.
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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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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?
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