What is the process for obtaining a medical visa extension in Thailand if you are unwell?

Visa Extension Medical Visa Dengue Thailand Immigration NON-O Visa Samui Immigration Office

Jun 5, 2019

6 years ago

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What is the process for obtaining an extension on your visa if you are unwell?  I have dengue and now entering the recovery stage.  If anyone has had it, trust me the thought of having to travel is just unthinkable.  My visa extension of 30 days is due to expire on Monday.   I planned to go to penang to get my non O....but still so unwell.  I am no longer under the local hospital and wondered if there is a way to get an extra week or so to fully recover.  My local office is Samui.

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To obtain a medical extension on your visa in Thailand due to illness, specifically dengue, you need to secure a letter from your treating doctor or hospital stating that you are unfit for travel. This letter is necessary for the immigration office. You can visit the local immigration office with this documentation to apply for the extension, which can potentially be granted for up to 90 days. In case of any difficulties, it is advisable to be persistent and prepare for possible pushback at the immigration office.

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Cally *******

My kids had Dengue and I went over to Samui and begged them. I had a letter from the doctor at the hospital. They guy was very rude, actually banged his desk and told me to get out of his office. I had a letter from a doctor in a private hospital and not a govornment hospital..I had to load two very I'll teenagers onto a plane and when I got to Penang, I had to taxi them to hospital once a day for blood tests. This continued for four days until penang hospital decided they were well enough to travel back to Thailand, where we continued daily hospital checks for a few more days.

6 years ago

Lloyd ********

For a medical extension you require a letter from the doctor/hospital stating that you are unfit for travel.

6 years ago

Rachel *************

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Thanks Tod. Any idea on cost?

6 years ago

Rachel *************

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Thank you

6 years ago

Tod *********

all extensions of stays in thailand cost the same amount 1900baht no matter how long they're issued for

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Tod *********

you take a letter from the hospital and the treating doctor saying you cannot travel and go to the immigration office and get a medical extension of stay. They can be granted for up to 90 days at a time.

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Can I extend my medical visa in Thailand for more than 30 days if I'm unable to travel?

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