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Ronnie Staff Page 44, Volume 140, Special Section 151 ง | Royal Thai Government Gazette | 27 June 2566

Immigration Bureau Order #:

Subject: Criteria, Methods, and Conditions for Filing an Application for Extension of Stay in the Kingdom on Behalf of an Alien Patient or a Person with a Disability

1. Patients or persons with disabilities who are exempted from filing the application for extension of stay in person are as follows:

1.1 A patient admitted to a hospital or medical institution under state jurisdiction, or recovering at a residence whose illness is an obstacle to travel and is unable to submit the application in person, supported by a medical certificate from a physician of the hospital or state medical institution providing the treatment.

1.2 A person with physical or mental disabilities which are an obstacle to travel and who is unable to submit the application in person, supported by a medical certificate from a physician of the hospital or state medical institution providing the treatment.

2. Persons eligible to file the application for an extension of stay in the Kingdom on behalf of a patient or person with a disability under Clause 1 are as follows:

2.1 Father, mother, spouse, or a child of legal age who is part of the household; or

2.2 Guardian, curator, or person exercising parental power; or

2.3 An authorized representative.

3. Required supporting documents for submission:

3.1 Application Form TM.7 with a 4 x 6 cm photograph.

3.2 A copy of the alien's passport.

3.3 A medical certificate from a physician of the hospital or state medical institution providing the treatment.

3.4 Photographs demonstrating the condition of the illness.

3.5 Evidence showing the relationship between the applicant and the alien in accordance with Clause 2.1 or 2.2, or evidence of power of attorney in accordance with Clause 2.3.

4. Once the procedures for filing an application on behalf of a patient or a person with a disability have been completed correctly and thoroughly, the competent official shall proceed in accordance with the criteria and conditions for considering cases of aliens applying for temporary stay in the Kingdom in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, orders, or operational guidelines.

This order is effective henceforth.

Ordered on 3 April B.E. 2566

Police Lieutenant General Pakpoompipat Sajjapan

Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau