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What are the requirements to obtain a DTV through the medical appointment route while currently on a type O visa in Thailand?

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Jeff **********

asked Sep 11, 2024

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Hello can someone please tell me where can I find a list of requirements to get a DTV through the medical appointment route? I already live in Thailand and have a type O visa based on retirement. If I leave the country will it be possible to switch to DTV? Thanks!

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The post inquires about the requirements for obtaining a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) through the medical appointment route while currently on a type O retirement visa in Thailand. The user questions whether it's possible to switch to DTV if they leave the country. Comments provided suggest checking the relevant embassy's website for updated requirements and highlight challenges faced, such as needing a business license from the hospital in cases of medical visas. Additional insights on benefits of switching to a DTV, such as longer renewal periods and varying financial thresholds, were also discussed.

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Jo *******

A list of requirement depends on the embassy of the country you are applying for. I would check out their website first, under DTV soft power. The problem I encountered when trying to apply for the medical route in Singapore is they wanted a business licence from the hospital. I asked Samitivej and Bumrungrad hospital said they couldn't give me a copy of their business licence. The medical invitation letter they provided was not enough for the embassy

2 years ago

Jeff **********

@Jo ******

thanks for the information I'm definitely not going to try it in Singapore then. Even though I live in southern Thailand and it's close. It looks a lot easier in Laos, check out their embassy, the list is pretty short.

2 years ago

David ************

Just curious. What improvement do you get from switching to a DTV from your current one. I guess with DTV you have 5 years vice 1 year to renew, correct ? And it’s a little cheaper for having banked money 500,000 vs 800,000. Any other benefits that push you to change VISA types. You still have 90 day reports right ? Do you have to leave the country before the 180 days expire with DVT. That would be a hassle. Trying to weigh if switching types would be worth it for a buddy of mine.

2 years ago

Jeff **********

@David ***********

it's the 5-year versus 1-year thing and part of that is every two years they make us get a new marriage certificate from Philippines where I was married and that's a hassle and then I have to travel to Bangkok to get it authenticated I'm thinking with the 5-year DTV I would only have to do that once at the beginning and not again for another 5 years. Also the annual documentation of the financial requirement is a hassle under the retirement Visa it's not about the money amount it's about having to get all the documents together every year versus once every 5 years.

2 years ago

David ************

@Jeff *********

cool, thanks for the information. I’m anti hassle for sure. Definitely seems like DTV is a better way to go.

2 years ago

Lady **********

Course from hospotal

Letter from hospital to embassy

Receipt that you paid for the medical treatment

Financial proof

2 years ago

Jeff **********

@Lady *********

what Embassy told you that please?

2 years ago