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What type of visa should I apply for dental treatment in Thailand?
Hi. With regard's to dental treatment in Thailand. What type of visa should one be applying for please. All advice appreciated. Thank you
Answer summary
For dental treatment in Thailand, it is generally understood that you may not need a visa at all for short visits, particularly if the treatment can be completed within the validity of a 60-day free entry stamp, which can be extended by an additional 30 days. However, for more extensive procedures that may take longer, such as dental implants that require several months, it is advisable to consider applying for a medical visa. Specifically, the NON-O visa category is suitable for medical treatment, while the DTV (Thai Medical Visa) can also be an option for longer-term treatments. It's best to consult with your dentist about the expected duration of your treatment to choose the appropriate visa.
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George’s **********************
OPThank you. That is very good to know. Shall discuss with dentist Wednesday next
Colin ***************
If you go to the root cause first, that should cap it off. Cheers
George’s **********************
OPyes I think the surgeon / dentist has it all under control.
Phil ******
@George’s *********************
what's your dental treatment with expected duration? Also how old are you?George’s **********************
OP@Phil *****
I don’t know the duration yet. I have asked for it to be completed in two stage. While here now. Will have I think approx 5 implants at the bottom. When I come back hopefully will have complete implants at the top. And because my existing ones at the bottom have got smaller with time will then be capped or crowned to suit the new implants at the bottom previously. I think that is about it. What effect does my age have on this. Is the older I am the cheaper it gets. Or is it the reverse. I am 66 nearing 67….George’s **********************
OPThank you
George’s **********************
OPNo I do not have a Thai Bank account.
As I am still only on tourist visa.
And yes I do have Wise.
A Pattaya agent may be my only option..
As I am still only on tourist visa.
And yes I do have Wise.
A Pattaya agent may be my only option..
Phil ******
@George’s *********************
did i advise only an agent can help. 2 good ones are @Mots *********
and @Tik ************************
but try Cambodia inter travel tooPhil ******
@George’s *********************
ok go for the 6th month AIS plan at ฿1800. Then the best visa for your circumstances is the DTV. The dental surgery can help you too.Get ฿500,000 in your account to apply from overseas.
Good luck
Phil ******
@George’s *********************
if your applying from the UK then look at the evisa website. Some Embassies have different rules specifically to where you apply.Now you mention Wise....why?
Do you have a Thai bank account now?
You won't be able to get one with the DTV but head to Pattaya and get a bangkok bank account with an agent starting at ฿5k.
Ask the dental institution for info too.
George’s **********************
OP@Phil *****
Thank you. That 500,000 bht. Its equivalent can be in a uk bank. Would I assume correctly? Would a Wise account suffice?
Bart **************
Any
Rolf *********
If you need more than 60+30 days there’s a non-o visa category for medical treatment
George’s **********************
OP@Rolf ********
could I obtain a non - o - visa while in Thailand. And how long do they last do you know..Rolf *********
@George’s *********************
exactly, medical treatment is an option for non-o, you just proved my point for me 😂😂😂Rolf *********
@George’s *********************
I’m not an expert on visas, I just read earlier today the requirements for non-o and saw a medical treatment option. But if use an agency here in Thailand they can surely arrange it for you while in the country. But they charge a service fee. A non-o is 12 months, with extension every 90 days.There are others in this group that can answer your question more accurately
Greg ***********
@Rolf ********
still nonsense. READ the requirements for an extension on a Non-Imm-O medical. It cannot be extended for one year. It is only good for 3 months. Needs to be applied for outiside of Thailand. It is EITHER an Non-Imm-O medical reason visa, or it is a simple day/weeks extension to be applied for with a letter from the hospitalGeorge’s **********************
OP@Rolf ********
Thank youRolf *********
@Greg **********
are you drunk? There’s a medical treatment option for non-o visa. And you extend every 90 days for a year. And agencies arrange any kind of visa while you’re in Thailand, and they charge a fee for that service. Did you come to Thailand yesterday or can’t read ?
Greg ***********
@Rolf ********
complete and utter nonsense
Christopher *********
If the dental treatment will take months then get the DTV soft medical visa.
George’s **********************
OP@Christopher ********
how long do theses DTV soft medical visa lastChristopher *********
@George’s *********************
5 yearsGeorge’s **********************
OP@Christopher ********
Thank you
Jim ********
Just enter on a 60-day free entry stamp, if necessary get the 30-day extension at the immigration office. I think most dental procedures can be carried out in a three-month window.
George’s **********************
OP@Jim *******
60 day entry stamp is free yes.Greg ***********
@George’s *********************
with a statement of the dentist about the time needed for the dental work, you can apply for a 5-year DTV which will give you a 180-days stay permit on each entryGreg ***********
@George’s *********************
yes thats how the DTV worksGeorge’s **********************
OP@Greg **********
Does that mean I could leave Thailand . Say after 180 days For one week. Then return for 180 days. And start the process again for the entirety of the 5 years.?
Derek *********
Implants can take months the doctor can assist in a medical visa
George’s **********************
OP@Derek ********
Thank you I will talk to them next time I am in there. Seems I have to put a plan together……
Brandon ************
You don't need any type of visa to go to the dentist.
Paul ***********
@Brandon ***********
you will if it's implants.. Best case 3 months to 6 months
Bill *********
@Paul **********
- It took me a little over a week to get a full mouth of implants.Paul ***********
@George’s *********************
the best implants you can get.. Swiss**********************************************************************
George’s **********************
OP@Paul **********
What are Straumanns?Paul ***********
@Bill ********
well it took me nearly 6 months to get Straumanns done properly 😉Bart **************
@Paul **********
you don't need a visa to go to the dentist, regardless of the treatment.Bart **************
@Greg **********
that's a fair point. If he plans to go to Thailand many times and maybe also for a bit longer, it could be a viable option.Greg ***********
@Bart *************
with a statement of the dentist about the time needed for the dental work, he can apply for a 5-year DTVActivity
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