What type of visa extension can I apply for due to my husband's medical condition in Thailand?

Visa Extension Medical Reasons Thailand Immigration

Aug 9, 2020

4 years ago

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My husband has a Dr's letter stating he is not fit to fly until October 25th.

I have a letter from the same Dr stating I need to stay and be his carer.

I have 3 questions.

First, what exactly is it that we should apply for? 

90 day extension? 30 day extension, is it even called an extension if we are currently on amnesty?

Second question - when do we apply? Is it better to go now or wait until closer to Sep 26th?

3rd question - how difficult is it to get extra time based on medical reasons?

Advice is much appreciated 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster is seeking information on applying for a visa extension in Thailand due to their husband's medical condition, which prevents him from flying. They have questions regarding the type of extension to apply for, the timing of the application, and the likelihood of success based on medical reasons. Responses indicate that they can apply for a medical extension based on the doctor's letters, with the necessary documentation, and recommend applying at their local immigration office.

Iwn *******

Immigration Samui says the certificate must not be older then 7 days when applying and it must come from a hospital not from a clinic

4 years ago

Phoebe *********

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@Iwan ********

brilliant! It is from a hospital! Thanks for that!

4 years ago

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Phoebe *********

James ********

The doctor should have given you a completed medical certificate report for you to give to Thai Immigration.

On it the doctor has specified the date from when he saw your husband plus a specified a date of

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/90 days for the medical extension. Those dates doctor stated on the medical certificate are the dates for the extension.

With Not Fit to Fly on it too.

And Doctor has named you as the care taker for the extension.

Give that form along with the extension application firm to Thai Immigration... Fee is 1,900 Thb.

4 years ago

James ********

Good Luck with your immigration visit. Hope all goes well with your husband's medical condition.

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4 years ago

Phoebe *********

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@James *******

yes I think we have the official certificate and Google translate says not fit to fly 🤞 thanks for your help 🙏

4 years ago

Robert *******

stating he is not fit to fly until October 25th.

4 years ago

James ********

@Robert ******

yes...likely saw the doctor on July 25th and got 90 day medical extension.

Going into Thai Immigration later will not change the doctors dates noted on the med cert. So no benefit in delaying getting the medical extension approved at immigration and new stamp placed in his and her passports.

4 years ago

Phoebe *********

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@James *******

good to know, we'll go tomorrow!

4 years ago

James ********

@Phoebe ****

Good Luck. Take a passport photo for each of you to Thai Immigration too.

4 years ago

Phoebe *********

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@James *******

will do. Thank you for your help and advice it's much appreciated 🙏

4 years ago

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Phoebe *********

Robert *******

You can apply on any day at your local Immigration office for an Extension of Stay based on medical reasons, which is maximum 90 days, As 25th Oct is less days, you should get permitted up to 25Th Oct,

If the documents are all there and from a genuine hospital it is not difficult, but Immigration has the right to ask for a second opinion from a designated doctor.

4 years ago

Phoebe *********

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@Robert ******

thank you so much! Do you know where I can find out exactly what docs we need for the application? (passport copies, photos, etc).

4 years ago

Robert *******

@Phoebe ****

Sorry, but with over 70 offices I can not keep myself updated, contact the office in your region and ask

4 years ago

Phoebe *********

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