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Thailand Medical Visa Processing
Planning medical treatment in Thailand? Let CBS ease your medical visa process, so that you can focus on recovery and not paperwork. As Thailand’s leading medical tourism consultancy, we make every step, from document management to visa processing, easy and hassle-free for you to access the country’s best hospitals.
What is a Thailand Medical Visa?
A Thailand Medical Visa (Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-MT) is intended for patients to undergo treatment at Thai hospitals. With a validity of 90 days (renewable up to 1 year), the visa allows you and your accompanying family members to stay in Thailand for medical reasons.
Thailand Medical Visa Requirements
Make the application process smooth by carefully preparing the documents below. According to the latest instructions from the Royal Thai Embassy, here’s what you need:
1. Valid Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Thailand. It must contain two consecutive blank visa pages for visa and immigration stamps. A clear photocopy of the passport biodata page and previous Thai visas (if applicable).
2. Completed Visa Application Form
Fill up the Tourist Visa (TR) application form completely and sign it neatly. Your passport signature must be similar to your real one. For longer treatments taking a Non-Immigrant O-MT visa, fill up the TM.87. Get the correct form from the Royal Thai Embassy website or through CBS.
3. Passport-Sized Photograph
Submit one recent colour passport-sized photograph (3.5×4.5 cm) taken within the last six months. The photo must be taken against a plain white background with no shadows or patterns. Do not wear uniforms, hats, or glasses, and maintain a neutral facial expression.
4. Financial Proof
Offer proof of adequate funds to sponsor your medical trip. For a Tourist Visa (TR), individual applicants must show 20,000 THB (or BDT 60,000), and groups/families must show 40,000 THB (or BDT 120,000). Offer original bank statements or a certificate of solvency from the bank. Sponsored applicants must provide financial records of the sponsor, including bank statements, a letter of solvency, and a company trade license (if applicable).
5. Medical Treatment Evidence
Obtain an appointment letter from a government-registered hospital in Thailand (e.g., Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital) to confirm your treatment plan. This evidence is mandatory for your medical visa for Thailand. On traveling with attendants or caregivers, include a sponsorship letter by the sponsor, their financial proofs, and proof of employment relationship (e.g., a contract).
6. Medical History and Documentation:
Include any local relevant medical reports or documents about your condition, e.g., diagnoses or treatment plans, to support your medical visa application for Thailand.
7. Travel Documentation
Evidence confirming the intention to leave Thailand at the end of the visit, e.g., a return ticket or travel to a third country.
8. Accommodation Proof
Submit confirmed hotel reservations or a letter from your Thai hospital confirming residence during treatment. For longer stays, a lease agreement may be required.
9. Visa Request Letter
A formal visa application letter from the candidate indicating the purpose of the visit. It is mandatory.
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer in case the candidate is employed and granted leave for the journey.
- Medical professionals (e.g., doctors) require a BMDC certificate or an authorization letter from their concerned hospital.
- A Bar Council Certificate or a letter from a law firm in case the candidate is a lawyer.
- Attach a letter of recommendation from the school/university, student ID card, or proof of registration (admission letter).
These are proof of the background of the applicant and compliance with the medical visa requirements.
Compose a personal letter indicating the purpose of your visit (medical treatment) and your intended return upon recovery. This should be brief and consistent with supporting documents for your Thailand medical visa.
Special Requirements:
- Family Applications: Submit marriage certificates (for spouse) or birth certificates (for children), translated into English and notarized. Immediate family members alone can be sponsored by the principal applicant. (That is parents, spouse, and children.)
- Document Translation: Translations of all documents in Bengali or any other language should be done by a certified translator and should be notarized.