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Is dental work considered medical treatment for a non-immigration O Visa in Thailand?

NON-O Visa Medical Visa DTV Visa Dental Work Visa Requirements

Oct 9, 2025

7 months ago

Martin ********

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Hi

Is dental work a medical treatment to satisfy the immigration for a 

'non immigration O Visa' ? Or medical O Visa

I've had dental work in Thailand already this year and returning in January and another one or two times in 2026

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation discusses whether dental work can be considered a medical treatment sufficient for obtaining a non-immigration O visa or a medical O visa in Thailand. Some comments indicate that while there is no specific medical O visa, individuals have been able to obtain a DTV visa for dental procedures. Additionally, it's mentioned that a retirement visa wouldn't be necessary for dental work, as a visa exemption could suffice.

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Jon *****

Not sure why you would get a retirement visa for dental work 🤔 When you can just enter on a Visa exemption for basic free.

7 months ago

Martin ********

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@Jon ****

Retirement. ??? I don't want a retirement visa. Am I asking the wrong question. Wrong visa ? 😂😅🤣

I'm thinking I might stay 4 months or more

7 months ago

Jon *****

@Martin *******

I think you might be, but hey there are more learned people out there than me.

7 months ago

Jon *****

@Martin *******

Then what do you think a non immigrant O visa is?

7 months ago

Martin ********

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@Jon ****

No need to be rude, I'm asking advice. Nevermind.

7 months ago

David **********

@Jon ****

You may want to do a little research. There are multiple categories for a non-o visa, not just retirement 🤦

7 months ago

Jon *****

@David *********

And maybe you should read my comments again.

7 months ago

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Jon *****

Michael ********

People have got DTV for dental work

7 months ago

Darren *********

No, as far as I know there is no medical O visa. There is a medical DTV or if you are hospitalized they can get you a visa while under care, but that is more of a “ I am not overstaying I can’t leave type thing” ie emergency.

7 months ago

Pete *******

@Darren ********

there is indeed a medical Non-O visa, single entry 90 days. You need appointment letter from hospital/medical centre and financial proof covering medical fees and living expenses.

7 months ago

Darren *********

@Pete ******

thank you always nice to learn something new. I appreciate your shared knowledge.

7 months ago

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Darren *********

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