This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What should I do if the Thai embassy requires a stamp for my O-A visa medical form that my doctor cannot provide?

O-A Visa Medical Form Requirements Visa Application Process Embassy Documentation Healthcare for Expats in Thailand Notarization for Visa Forms

Feb 25, 2025

a year ago

John ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am American trying to get O-A visa. I am getting grief about the medical form I submitted. The embassy staff in Washinton are asking for a stamp with proof of the doctor office.

I requested this from my doctor,  but they do not have any type of stamp. Everything is electronic.  My doctor was surprised to fill out a paper form.

I attached his business card to the form and it is not being accepted either.

Any advice? And be respectful please.

1,087

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

An American expat is struggling to fulfill the medical form requirements for an O-A visa due to the embassy's insistence on a doctor's stamp, which their US-based doctor cannot provide as they only use electronic records. Suggestions from the community include getting the form notarized, obtaining a stamped form from a Thai doctor, or using telemedicine services from Thai clinics that are familiar with the processes and requirements for visa applications.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Thai Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Richard **********

Just have the doc have the form notarized. Might work. At least its a stamp.

a year ago

Joey *****

@Richard *********

yep sounds like America. I’m American and AMERICA SUCKS !!

a year ago

Brad *******

@Richard *********

do you think a doctor is going to take the time to have a document notarized? When I was visiting America, I couldn’t even see a doctor. They always shuffled me to a nurse practitioner. And that knucklehead spent about two minutes with me.

a year ago

Reply to

Brad *******

Paul ***********

Advice.... get the stamped form they are asking for 👍

a year ago

Pertti *************

Fly here and apply here non o🙏

a year ago

John ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Pertti ************

I am already here. I applied before I left the US. I was hoping to get approved before I go to Singapore next month. But non O is only 90 days I think

a year ago

Pertti *************

@John **********

apply new initial visaafter you return from Singapore and after 90 days get year extension🙏

a year ago

Reply to

Pertti *************

Brandon ************

Find a Thai doctor that does these things online. For example Dr Donna at

@MedConsult, *************************

will do a video call with you and send you the completed form however you need it to satisfy your embassy. All doctors know that it's a stupid request and most don't even bother doing any tests before signing it.

a year ago

John ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

I thought this was required to be done outside Thailand, in my home country.

a year ago

Brandon ************

@John **********

I've never seen any embassy state that. The visa application is required to be done in your home country, but I don't see where it says the medical exam must be.

a year ago

Kenny *****

@Brandon ***********

there are 5 diseases which needed to be tested and sign off by doctor for OA retirement applying oversea.

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Kenny ****

I know what the requirement is. And most doctors laugh at the form and sign it. Many people have used Dr Donna to get their OA visa. There's a reason it's offered as a service in their website. A quick video call to see that you don't have elephantiitis 🙄 and then you have your signed form.

a year ago

Kenny *****

@Brandon ***********

nice to know i did the full test with signed reports / forms when initally enter with the visa just in case.

a year ago

John ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

Thank you

a year ago

Reply to

John ***********