I am in the USA now. I had a bad rotator cuff tear that looks like it will need surgery and therapy. With no insurance I want to go straight to BKK.
I have already been in and out of Thailand 5 times within a year. So I don’t get turned around at immigration and can stay full length of treatment I would like to apply for medical visa.
Every Thai embassy website asks for 2 things.
1. appointment letter with treatment details
2. Hospital / medical facility registration certificate
Every hospital wants to offer me an appointment slip and a letter with treatment details. Every hospital is also confused by the meaning of #2 above. I understand #2 to mean the certificate they get from government agency to be a medical facility.
Does anyone know what I need to submit? I’m in pain and the visa application already takes 10 days. Trying to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.🙏🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, currently in the USA, is seeking information on obtaining a medical visa to Thailand for necessary surgery and therapy, after experiencing unclear requirements from hospitals and embassies. They need to provide an appointment letter and a hospital registration certificate but face confusion regarding the latter. Several commenters suggest approaches taken by others, including potential alternatives like a tourist visa, while also sharing their experiences. Additionally, there’s commentary on the healthcare systems in both the US and Thailand.
