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What specific medical details does Thailand require for DTV visa applications?

DTV Visa Medical Visa Visa Application Requirements Healthcare in Thailand Retirement Visa Immigration Procedures

Jun 26, 2025

23 days ago

Karen ************

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I’m on the last part of my DTV. I’m 70 and going for medical. I submitted my letter from my doctor in Thailand. They are asking for specifics on my care. The particulars seem intrusive. Has anyone else cone across this? 

“Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center: The doctor's appointment letter should include details about the disease you are being treated for (What is the treatment for? How necessary is it to see a doctor for continuous treatment? appointment date ,time, and doctor's name”

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is nearing the end of their DTV medical visa application and has submitted a doctor's letter from Thailand but feels the request for specific details about their medical treatment is intrusive. Other community members confirm that immigration authorities require such details to justify the necessity of the visa. Some suggest considering a retirement visa for easier processing, and emphasize the importance of providing comprehensive medical documentation to support the visa application.

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Anna *********

If you want the visa they expect the details, it’s part of the deal. If you apply for ‘marriage to a Thai’ they do home visits

They don’t just hand out visas because you want one

Good luck 😀

23 days ago

Rory *********

You need a full treat plan . I am here on a DVT medical . I went to Bangkok Godoy and gave me a 3 year plan

23 days ago

Karen ************

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Next year I’m headed for a retirement Visa. My husband is still working and loves his job.

23 days ago

Luit *****************

@Karen ***********

I don't understand what the fact your husband is still working has to do with the retirement visa.

The only thing I can think of is the fact that retirement visa needs in country extension at a fixed month and when you are not in the country because of the job that might cause problems.

23 days ago

John *******

@Karen ***********

then you will need to share more

details with them. Agree it’s intrusive; but if you want to go this route, this embassy

wants those details.

23 days ago

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John *******

Anonymous ******************

Why not going for retirement instead? It has been here for years and the application/renewal procedures are well-known.

23 days ago

Brian ********

I provided them with a copy of my uk neurosurgeons report.

Bangkok international wrote a letter to the uk thai embassy confirming my appt with the spinal

Surgeon there.

Its immigration, so give them everything to evidence your case. Not like your giving it to a supermarket company.

Ps. Healthcare is phenomenal here.

23 days ago

John *******

@Brian *******

to be clear, it isn’t Immigration, it is ministry of foreign affairs. But yes, same holds true

23 days ago

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John *******

John **********

At your age a retirement visa would be much easier

23 days ago

John *******

I believe others have posted on this, yes they want to know the details, to ensure you actually need to be in Thailand longer for the treatment. What embassy?

23 days ago

Karen ************

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@John ******

New York.

23 days ago

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Karen ************

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