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What are the requirements for a medical visa in Thailand given my health situation and visa options?

Medical Visa Visa Requirements Long-term Stay Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Medical Extensions

Jun 26, 2025

5 months ago

Keny ********

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I have a little more than a year on my PE visa and am considering the extension (its grandfathered so I get the old prices) 

But since I got this visa I have come down with a rare blood disease that requires lifelong medical attention and I am wondering what the deal is with a medical visa and would it apply to my situation.

What are the medical visa requirements? 

e.g. criteria, money in the bank etc..

I also qualify for retirement visa and potentially marriage visa.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual is considering extending their PE visa, but due to a newly acquired rare blood disease requiring lifelong medical attention, they seek information on medical visa requirements. Comments suggest that medical visas are typically short-term (90 days) and not suitable for long-term stays. Instead, they may qualify for a retirement visa or possibly a DTV visa based on their ongoing medical treatment.

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5 months ago

John **********

A medical visa won't work for you. You can potentially get the DTV visa based on medical treatment if you regularly have to attend hospital and that hospital will write up a treatment plan signed off by one of the recognised doctors there. The Non-O based on being over 50 is easy to get and renew, less hassle than the Non-O based on marriage

5 months ago

Lloyd ********

@John *********

Are you sure? A DTV for medical treatment? Never heard of that.

5 months ago

Bob **********

@Lloyd *******

yes

5 months ago

Keny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Lloyd *******

easy if I need to stretch some time

John **********

John **********

its one of the soft power options

5 months ago

Lloyd ********

Learn something new every day 🙂 the only stumbling block might be "Some consulates may require medical records to justify the need for treatment in Thailand. ", if the treatment is available elsewhere, such as the home country?

5 months ago

John **********

@Lloyd *******

generally they want to see a treatment plan signed off by a recognised doctor at a reputable hospital

5 months ago

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John **********

Lloyd ********

Medical extensions are for those who are unfit to travel, and are for a maximum of 90 days at a time. They are not a way to stay here long term. Maybe your best bet is the retirement extension.

5 months ago

Keny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yeah I had no idea if it was even a thing so be it the case, this clears it up

5 months ago

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Keny ********

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