What visa should my father get for his medical surgery in Thailand?

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Apr 5, 2023

2 years ago

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hey there 

my father is heading to thailand with his wife for knee surgery i’m a little confused with all the visas and what he will need if he will need anything or is it better to extend his stay over there? obviously he will need to be there longer than 30 days 

thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on the appropriate visa for their father, who is traveling to Thailand for knee surgery. The comments suggest applying for a 60-day tourist visa, which can be extended for an additional 30 days if necessary. There's also mention of consulting with the Royal Thai Embassy for a medical visa option. Additionally, the discussion touches on the importance of understanding hospital costs and potential additional expenditures in case of complications during the surgery.

Tulip ********

Just make sure you know the worst case scenario. The quote you get does not cover extras, or if something goes wrong. After that, everything is on top, if something does go wrong it can end up far more expensive than you would think. European private hospitals won't kick you out. Thai hospitals will, if the cash is not there.

2 years ago

Tulip ********

I don't know what happens if it goes wrong in Oz, but in Thailand, if you need drugs over and above what should be routine, everything has to be paid for on top, even antibiotics if an infection takes hold. I believe they quote on the basis of everything going to plan. Of course that is wishful thinking.

2 years ago

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Tulip ********

Peter *******

For simplicity, a 60 day tourist visa followed by 30 day extension should be enough

2 years ago

Wayne *********

Go online to thai Sydney consulate and look at the TR60 tourist visa and it can be extended for 30 additional days at immigration office in Thailand

2 years ago

Phil ********

The hospital may be able to assist him for a special visa... and/or he can consider the visa for medical reasons

Please enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy in the country of citizenship.

Or better / easier to just apply for a 60 day tourist, which can be extended once adding another 30 days. After that, usually one must leave; so not sure if hospital can have a say in his extending without leaving LOS...

I hope they're both not getting surgery...

all the best,

Cheers

2 years ago

Wayne *********

@Phil *******

from Australia they can not get evisa

2 years ago

Phil ********

Wayne Roberts

Was unaware of that.

Sorry for the incorrect information.

Edited that out, mate.

2 years ago

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Phil ********

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