What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for medical treatment in Thailand?

Oct 17, 2024
13 days ago
Lance ******
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Just got my DTV approved! From Canberra, Australia. Approval email just came in at 11pm. Took 4 business days total. Went through the Medical treatment route.

For financial evidence I submitted a 'Proof of Balance' letter from my bank. It wasn't a bank statement with a transaction history, it literally just says on their bank letterhead, my name, address, bank account details, and current available balance.

For medical treatment evidence I went to the Bangkok Hospital last month for my chronic condition and saw a specialist as an outpatient. I told him about my condition and he said he can treat me. I asked him to write a letter for the Visa. He wrote a letter saying my diagnosis and how I will need treatment for at least 5 years and he believes I would be best treated in Thailand instead of Australia due to my symptoms not improving as much here. They gave me an appointment slip for my next appointment on 1/11.

When I lodged the application with all this information, 3 business days later the Thai Embassy requested a proper letter of confirmation for my next appointment. I thought they missed the appointment slip so I uploaded it again. They rejected it again so I figured it wasn't enough. I called Bangkok Hospital and got them to do me an official letter of confirmation and forwarded that on. Next business day I got my approval! Surprised to see it came in at 11pm.

I input my arrival date on the visa as 1/11 even though my appointment letter of confirmation from the hospital says it's 24/11 (I changed it). So it's been approved 1 month prior to my actual next appointment.

Hope this helps anyone in the same boat!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their successful experience of obtaining a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) from the Thai Embassy in Canberra, Australia, in just 4 business days. They applied under the medical treatment route, providing a bank balance letter as financial evidence and an official letter from a Bangkok specialist confirming the need for treatment for a chronic condition. After a request from the embassy for more detailed confirmation of a medical appointment, the author provided the necessary documentation and received visa approval shortly after. The application was timed with a future medical appointment date.
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Ariel ****
Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations!
Ariel ****
If may I ask, what does the letter of confirmation from Bangkok hospital looks like?
Lance ******
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@Ariel ***
It's just a confirmation email of my appointment. So it has their logo, my name and DOB and reference number doctor name specialist department, date and time. Also has just general appointment information
Lance ******
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@Ariel ***
You're welcome! Even if it helps 1 person I'm happy I shared it