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How can I obtain a medical visa in Thailand, specifically for psychological treatment?

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Oct 30, 2020

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Kan ****************

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Does anyone have experience on obtaining a medical visa within Thailand ? 

For example change from ED visa to Medical visa due to illness.

Would it be granted for treatment such as seeing a psychologist ? If anyone has been through this process specifically please let me know.

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There is no official medical visa in Thailand; however, you can apply for an extension of stay based on medical needs. This requires documentation from a healthcare provider. While treatment from a psychologist may be accepted, this is contingent upon the immigration officer's discretion and the specifics of your situation. Experiences shared by others indicate challenges in obtaining the extension, highlighting the importance of proper documentation and understanding of the immigration process.

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From my personal experience, pre-Covid doctors were aware the immigration bureaucracy was looking over their shoulder and would come down hard on them if they abused giving medical extensions. This is likely a new request of this psychologist, so he/she may not be aware of the road they may be going down.

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Maxim ***********

A 3 months Medical extension cost 15-20k baht with an agent.

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Tania ********

I have SLE and got a letter from my specialist but was denied at immigration. I then paid a lot of money and was given it. 😏

Now we have paid for the Elite Visas as I can’t be bothered with all of it.

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Sacha ****

Todd is 100% right, there is no such thing as a medical visa. Just an extension based on medical grounds.

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Hans *********

Wenn man glaubt, dass eine Psychologische Behanlung fuer einen Auslaender in Thailand sinnvoll erscheint, sollte man zum Psychologen gehen. alleine die sprachliche Barriere !!!

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Kool *******

Being that you are not Thai, and you did fly into South East Asia at some point, I doubt immigration would accept you specifically needing a Thai psychologist for any mental problem that would prevent you from flying to your home country, and seeking psychological help in your home country.

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Kan ****************

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ha ha

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Kan ****************

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It is a pre existing and active medical condition of stress and burn out symptoms since 4th July 2020

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@Drazen ********

Not saying you don't have issues, burn out is not a recognized diagnosed condition. \

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Darren *******

@Drazen ********

sounds like a flight home to avoid the stress caused in Thailand might be the prescription then

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Justin *******

must be preexisting

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Justin *******

I think needs to be physical, not psychological

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Eddie *******

ha ha ha. Not true. I know a guy, personally, that got a med extension based on “psychology needs”....

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Kool *******

, it is all up to immigration. They turn down a number of questionable attempted medical extensions. Just because a doctor gave a letter does not mean it is automatic, and, just as is true for everything in life, there are extreme exceptions to everything.

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Tod *********

there is no real "medical VISA" that you can get in country.

And you can't change your ED visa to anything else.

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What you could do is apply for an extension of stay based on medical need. It takes a letter from a doctor/hospital and you go to the immigration office and apply for the extension. They can issue an extension for up to 90 days at a time. Totally up to the immigration officer and the documentation you have from your doc/hospital as far as how long of an extension you get.

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Bobby ********

Not heard of a medical procedure for a psychologist, but I guess if your psychologist certifies that you have a medical condition that requires treatment, then it's up to the immigration officer. Good luck with that one!

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Eddie *******

yup. I know a guy that git a med extension for just that.....

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Bobby ********

. Can you get a vet certificate for a medical condition for a sick buffalo?

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Darren *******

needs help with a shrink to help with the trauma of having to leave Thailand, perhaps?

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Bobby ********

. Yeah....it's an interesting one. People are going to extreme lengths to stay in the country. A friend of mine is even contemplating marriage after immigration knocked back his Non-O "buffalo dependency" visa! 🤣

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