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

Oct 17, 2024
2 months 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 user shares their journey of getting a DTV visa approved from Australia in just 4 business days via the medical treatment route. They provided a 'Proof of Balance' letter as financial evidence and a detailed letter from a Bangkok Hospital specialist regarding their chronic condition. After addressing a request from the Thai Embassy for further confirmation of their medical appointment, they received visa approval at 11 PM on the next business day. The post is intended to guide others navigating a similar visa process.
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Anna *******
Hi! How did you request “Proof of Balance” letter from the bank? Is this something I can request on online banking app? I’m Aussie
Lance ******
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@Anna ******
you just log into your Internet Banking and there's an option to download a 'Proof of Balance' statement. This is with NAB tho, my ING account didn't have it so I transferred my money to NAB so I could get it lol
Ethan *********
@Lance *****
Top effort Lance, thank you! This post has been extremely helpful
Anna *******
@Lance *****
Great! Thanks Lance
Lance ******
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@Anna ******
no worries. All the best with it
Sylvia ********
Wishing better health in the wonderful destination you've chosen. Great post to help others
Lance ******
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@Sylvia *******
Thank you!
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