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What is the best neighboring country for applying for a DTV visa from Thailand while undergoing medical treatment?
I'm currently in Thailand on a 60 day visa exemption undergoing long term medical treatment. Trying to decide if a DTV might be the best option for me over the next year or two. I kind of have a handle on what's required after reading here. I'm pretty sure I can qualify for the medical soft power since I have to see two specialists and purchase an injectable medication monthly. I also have labs scheduled in early March. Acccording to the doctors I have to take this medicine for the rest of my life.
I realize I have to leave the country and apply at an outside embassy. My question is which of the neighbor country embassies would be my best chance for the least hassles?
I realize I have to leave the country and apply at an outside embassy. My question is which of the neighbor country embassies would be my best chance for the least hassles?
Answer summary
The user is in Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption for long-term medical treatment and is considering applying for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). They believe they qualify for the medical soft power due to ongoing health needs and seek advice on which nearby country's embassy would provide the easiest application process for the visa. Comments suggest Vietnam and Jakarta as potential options, with some users sharing their personal experiences regarding the requirements and process.
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Anonymous ******************
you can go to vietnam to apply for Dtv. It only takes 7 days in vietnam and you will get a longer stay in Thailand
Anonymous ******************
Jakarta, just needed to show 1 doctor appointment
Anonymous *************
OPThanks
Alain ***************
I received a letter from my bumrungrad hospital doctor saying that I need continuous treatment with a list of upcoming appointments. Main reason for visiting them are a kidney transplant, stroke, diabetes, epilepsy and more. They realized that I’m not abusing the visa. Adding proof of income issued by embassy wasn’t needed but appreciated
Anonymous *************
OP@Alain **************
thanks. I have to go back to the doctor in about 10 days. I'll see if they'll give me the letter. I take this medicine every 14 days and they'll only give me two per visit because it's so expensive and in short supply.Alain ***************
Anonymous participant unfortunately Bumrungrad business center didn’t know the DTV but I paid an agent to help with paperwork, so they sent me a text in thai to forward to the hospital. Then I received what immigration needed. You can save the money and do it yourself as doctors understand English better than other employees
John **********
Taking injections every month won't get the visa, you could do that wherever. You'd need a treatment plan for a number of months (6 or more) signed off by a recognised doctor at a hospital
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
I have to go to the hospital to get the medicine every month. It's 16,000 baht a shot.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer but as
@John *********
says, that can be done everywhere, and the price will also not be a reason, you need a treatment plan.Anonymous *************
OP@Luit ****************
I did the math, Thailand is the most cost effective.
Shandy ********
@Luit ****************
Why are you assuming there are extra costs for staying in Thailand? Maybe it costs less.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer when you not sure Thailand still is the best place to get the medicin in a year, why invest in a visa and all extra costs here. Is it not possible to get the medicin in a country where you don't need a visa to stay?
Anonymous *************
OP@Luit ****************
the world is in flux. Economic circumstances could be completely different a year from now. I may still need the medicine but Thailand may not be the best place to get it.John **********
Anonymous participant the problem is it's an evolving situation. In the beginning it was easy but things have tightened up
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer I wonder why you make it difficult for yourself. I guess since you now are already sure you need the medicine the rest of your life, you need to stay the rest of your life in Thailand and then DTV might not be the best visa
Anonymous *************
OP@Luit ****************
exactly, that was the reason for my embassy question. It doesn't appear there's much consistency.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer I think just monthly injections don't qualify, but you don't have to convince me, but embassy staff
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
ok thanks for the advice. Seems odd that others here claim to have gotten the DTV with far less documentation.John **********
Anonymous participant until you have a written plan signed off then you won't get the DTV for medical reasons. It's all going to depend on the doctor and hospital being willing to play ball
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
I don't have a written plan yet. I go back early March for lab work and get another two doses. The doctor said indefinite medical treatment seeing her every month. I can ask for something in writing that might satisfy the visa documentation.John **********
Anonymous participant do you have a defined 6 month or longer treatment plan in writing signed off by a recognised doctor at a hospital?
Anonymous *************
OP@Luit ****************
that was the treatment plan. Come back every month and we'll give you two doses. The supply of this drug is limited and not available everywhere. That's why the price is 32,000 baht a month. I can't go in and ask for 6 months worth. I had to get approval from two separate doctors to even get it the first time. In spite of what you assuming they're rationing what I can obtain.Activity
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