Medical certificates due to Covid-19
Hi, I'm a UK passport holder and 1yr multiple entry Non-B visa holder living in Phuket.
I re-entered Thailand on 13 January from the UK.
My Non-B expires on 11th April and I need to go to Penang to get my new 1yr multiple entry Non-B.
If I am understanding this correctly, even though I will not be re entering Thailand from one of the countries with ongoing local transmission, because my passport is on that list, I need a medical certificate to present along with my visa paperwork in Penang.
I've already checked with my lawyer, local government hospital, Thai embassy in Penang and Phuket Immigration but it's all a bit hazy (unsurprisingly!)
Can anyone provide any clarity? Has anyone else been through the process in the last few days?
- What does the medical certificate need to state? Is it just a "she's in good health with no symptoms" kind of certificate or something else?
- What's the timeline? How close to the day of application for the Visa does the media certificate need to be done? 1 week or 48 hrs?
- Will I have to self-quarantine when I get back to Phuket?
I realise it's not easy to give accurate info at this time, but if you think you can help, I would appreciate it!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is a UK passport holder seeking clarity on the requirements for obtaining a medical certificate for their visa application in Penang, Malaysia. They need the certificate for a 1-year multiple-entry Non-B visa and are confused about what the certificate must state, the timeline for its issuance, and whether they will need to self-quarantine upon returning to Thailand. Several commenters have provided mixed information regarding the necessity and specifics of the medical certificate, indicating uncertainty and inconsistencies from various official sources.
