Has anyone done a dtv for medical care for themselves or their children? This is actually the main reason we want to come to Thailand so we are considering that route instead of a class?

Hello everyone 👋

My wife and I, along with our four children (one of whom has special needs), are planning a long-term move to Thailand in early 2026. Our son with special needs will be receiving stem cell therapy in Bangkok, and we hope to settle down long-term near Jomtien Beach, Pattaya.

During his therapy sessions, I’ll be traveling with him to Bangkok for a week at a time, while the rest of the family stays in Pattaya.

My wife is a disabled U.S. veteran and receives a guaranteed monthly income of about USD 4,500 (~166,000 THB). We can provide full documentation of this income, along with supporting bank statements.

We’re currently trying to figure out the best visa pathway for a family of six that:

1️⃣ Accommodates dependents (spouse + children),

2️⃣ Doesn’t require a large upfront 3-month bank deposit, and

3️⃣ Allows long-term residence with minimal renewal hassle.

If anyone here has experience with family moves like this — or can recommend a reliable visa agent or immigration lawyer who handles complex family or medical cases — we’d really appreciate your advice 🙏

Thank you all for your time and any recommendations you can share ❤️

Has anyone applied under the medical and wellness section of soft power ? I have heart & prostate issues and have already been treated in Bangkok so seems a good fit.

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone. I'm sharing my husband's DTV experience to help those who might or are going to be in the same boat.

Nationality: Singaporean

Embassy of application: Hanoi

Method: soft power (medical)

As you can see from the calendar how long it took from start to finish.

For those applying under medical, do note that they will ask for your doctor's medical license number and ID and a history of your medical appointments. I thought I'd mention this so you can submit with your application and don't waste precious time to get it and resubmit.

Best of luck to everyone. 🍀

Hi

Is dental work a medical treatment to satisfy the immigration for a

'non immigration O Visa' ? Or medical O Visa

I've had dental work in Thailand already this year and returning in January and another one or two times in 2026

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Hi everyone, I’d like to share my DTV refusal experience and also ask for some advice.

I applied from Korea under the Soft Power (medical treatment) category on August 11 and got rejected on August 31. I was quite confident I would get it because I’ve been receiving treatment at Ram Hospital since April 2024, right after I was diagnosed. I’ve been going at least once a month, usually spending around 4,000 baht per visit. I also submitted a 5-month bank statement along with the additional requested documents. In addition, I have insurance that covers 100% of my treatment costs, and I’ve always been reimbursed without any issues.

Anyway, it’s okay. Maybe my condition wasn’t considered serious enough, or maybe the portfolio I submitted wasn’t strong enough. Or it could just be that the Korean embassy is stricter when reviewing applications.

The attached image shows the additional documents I was asked to provide. I hope this helps.

For my next attempt, I’m considering changing the category and applying through a Muay Thai course instead. I’m also thinking of going to Bali to submit my application, but I’m worried it might be too soon to reapply after a refusal.

Has anyone here tried applying a second time in Indonesia and successfully received a DTV visa, especially under a different category like Muay Thai? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or tips.

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I was thinking about applying under soft power medical for diabetes but I received this response from a hospital in bangkok stating I need to see their doctors for a year for diabetes care which doesn't help me now 😅

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations for a hospital in Bangkok?

Otherwise, it's looking like I'll be applying under the cooking soft power.

Thanks

Does any explanation help with immigration regarding the late 90-day notification or visa renewal? My current situation is that I am bedridden and cannot move, meaning I cannot walk. The travel distance is 360 km.

I am applying for soft power for medical treatment from my home country, Sweden. It is a legit medical treatment with a plan over the course of 2 years with check ups every 6 months. I have that letter from the hospital, bank statements for 6 months, extract from the tax office showing my address, ticket to Thailand, hotel booking for the first few nights. Is there anything else I need?

TIA.

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”