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

Jun 26, 2025
23 days 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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Jonah ************
Don’t use Bangkok Bank four month hold hopefully SCB will be OK
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
Lloyd ********
@John *********
Are you sure? A DTV for medical treatment? Never heard of that.
Bob **********
Keny ********
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@Lloyd *******
easy if I need to stretch some time
John **********
John **********
@Lloyd *******
its one of the soft power options
Lloyd ********
Learn something new every day πŸ™‚ 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?
John **********
@Lloyd *******
generally they want to see a treatment plan signed off by a recognised doctor at a reputable hospital
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.
Keny ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yeah I had no idea if it was even a thing so be it the case, this clears it up
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