Just an update
The Thai Embassy has advised me that your GP can amend the text on the Medical Certificate which is available on the embassy's website accordingly. They must include the diseases mentioned on the original certificate though. See the screenshot below which is in Thai.
Thanks everyone for your kind advice!
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Hello again folks. Hope you are well!
I have some questions regarding my fiance's non O-A visa application please.
BACKGROUND:
My fiance is British who is living in S of England and will be 55 years old very soon. He has banked sufficient funds in his UK savings account to apply for a non O-A. I am Thai, in case that matters.
His IO is Tha Yang, Petchaburi, as we live in Cha Am and UK.
Arriving in Thailand in Oct 19, flight booked.
ISSUE:
Today my fiance's doctor refused to sign his medical certificate to confirm that he is " in good physical and mental health...' simply because he suffers from diabetes. I will contact the Thai Embassy regarding this, too, just in case they will let us amend the medical certificate slightly. If this is possible, I shall update this post, in case it is useful to some of you.
QUESTIONS
If the doctor will not sign a medical certificate and the Embassy cannot help:
- My fiance plans to use the 30 days' exemption to travel to Thailand and then go to a neighbouring country to apply for a visa that allows a permanent stay in Thailand. Where can he get a non O-A from, ideally without any financial requirements or where UK bank statements can be accepted? Anything to watch out for?
- Worst case-
If he applies for a single tourist visa from London (online), am I correct to assume that there could be a lot of work involved to apply to stay in Thailand permanently on a retirement basis? We will approach his IO to make sure my fiance has all required documents. But usually, through this route, how long do you need to keep 800k Baht in your Thai bank account?
Thank you in advance for your advice.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is facing an issue with their fiancé's non O-A visa application for Thailand, as the doctor refused to sign the medical certificate required by the Thai Embassy, citing their fiancé's diabetes. The Thai Embassy stated that the doctor could amend the certificate but must include certain diseases originally mentioned. The user is exploring alternatives for the medical certificate and seeking advice on obtaining a non O-A visa without financial requirements or how to apply for a tourist visa for a possible permanent stay. Comments from the community advise seeking another doctor since diabetes isn't a disqualifying condition, highlighting the bureaucratic challenges and potential solutions for the medical certificate.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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