Thailand medical treatment visa

For treatment of less than 60 days, apply for the Tourist Visa under the purpose 'medical treatment (less than 60 days)'. For longer treatment, apply for the Non-Immigrant visa under 'medical treatment (longer than 60 days)'. For repeated soft-power activities including medical treatment over several years, the DTV allows multiple entries for five years with THB 500,000 in funds. Nationals of the 30-day exemption group can also enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

Both visas need a letter of appointment from the hospital or medical centre in Thailand. Under 60 days: travel booking, proof of accommodation and financial evidence of at least THB 20,000. Over 60 days: financial evidence covering medical fees and living expenses, such as three months of bank statements or a sponsor letter.

The visa fee is set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, shown in the e-Visa system and normally paid online when you submit it; a few missions, such as Islamabad, take payment at the embassy. It is not refunded in any case, including refusals caused by wrong names or e-mail addresses, so check your data before paying.

Your permitted stay is stamped by the immigration officer on arrival. Foreigners staying in Thailand for more than 90 days must report their address to the Immigration Bureau every 90 days, except for categories with special rules such as LTR holders, who report once a year. Extensions of stay are handled by Immigration Bureau offices inside Thailand.