For O-A Visa: Medical certificate issued from the country where the application is submitted

[Hammerheads]

Hi, has anyone from the UK been through this process of obtaining and providing a medical certificate which confirms that the applicant is free from the following diseases;

1.      LEPROSY

2.      TUBERCULOSIS

3.      DRUG ADDICTION

4.      ALCOHOLISM

5.      ELEPHANTIASIS                   

6.      3rd degree SYPHILIS                                         

[Andrew Dwyer]

I have, albeit back in 2017, and understand that finding someone to sign off on this in the U.K. can be difficult.

I got a letter from my GP stating something about searching through my files and not finding any signs of any of the diseases listed, which i thought of as a bit of a cop out.

I had the opportunity to get a signed medical certificate here in Thailand, at a local hospital, for around 360 baht .

 

At the Thai Embassy in London they refused the gp letter but accepted the Thai certificate.

 

As the medical certificate was in Thai and English language i suspected it might work and luckily it did.

 

Sorry i don’t have more up to date information but if possible i would get the medical certificate in Thailand.

[Upnotover]

Although no direct experience with them, there are a number of services offering this.  Here's one as an example;

https://updoc.co.uk/medical-letters/certificate-of-good-health-for-thailand-visa

[Liquorice]

You don't need a letter.

The requested medical certificate can be downloaded from the very bottom of this page.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/retirement-visa

Your local GP can sign it as he has your medical records.

[DrJack54]

OP, you have good replies above with correct advice. 

Bit off topic however.....why are you applying for a Non O-A.

Is that the best visa for your needs. 

[Hammerheads]

To be honest @DrJack54 I was unsure which visa to go for so thanks for raising it. I'm 60, I have a pension, our daughter and son now both live in Bangkok, my wife and kids all have dual nationality. Our plan is to relocate to Thailand. We have a property in the UK so that stays. I have a UK business which generates income and I will remain a tax resident in the UK. So, I wanted a fairly long term visa for Thailand although wasn't keen to try a 10 year one. I also like the 3 month reporting, there is little effort from me to maintain my visa. 

[Hammerheads]

I did previously have a retirement visa for Thailand (15 years ago) but other opportunities in Europe meant we decided to come back. So we've gone full circle really. 

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, Hammerheads said:

 I was unsure which visa to go for so thanks for raising it. I'm 60, I have a pension, our daughter and son now both live in Bangkok, my wife and kids all have dual nationality.

Couple of things stand out.

You mention "relocate" .

Sounds like a long term plan.

IMO a Non O-A would be last thing you want.

Seems your wife is a Thai national?

If that's the case then a Non O based on marriage or retirement plus ongoing annual extensions is best option.

You could apply for the Non O in UK via e-Visa.

You also mention having a business in UK. If that can be continued online then look into a DTV (digital nomad) 

Bit left field given you have easy alternative. 

[ThreeCardMonte]

In 2016 I applied and received my OA visa issued in the USA.

 

I took the disease check off list to my doctor.  He had me take the TB test which I passed.  He sighed off on the others.

 

Medical insurance was not required at that time.  Now it is.  I had insurance but not from an approved Thai company.  A reliable agent  helped circumvent that requirement for annual extensions.  For a fee, of course.

 

Today I would recommend anyone thinking of an OA to just obtain a non immigrant O.  Currently no insurance requirement.

 

Since then I have obtained a LTR VISA.  My insurance is approved for LTR but not OA.  Strange but true.  TIT.

[Liquorice]

1 hour ago, Hammerheads said:

To be honest @DrJack54 I was unsure which visa to go for so thanks for raising it. I'm 60, I have a pension, our daughter and son now both live in Bangkok, my wife and kids all have dual nationality. Our plan is to relocate to Thailand. We have a property in the UK so that stays. I have a UK business which generates income and I will remain a tax resident in the UK. So, I wanted a fairly long term visa for Thailand although wasn't keen to try a 10 year one. I also like the 3 month reporting, there is little effort from me to maintain my visa. 

It's a no-brainer following your more detailed information.

Apply for the Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse from the UK to enter Thailand. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/spouse-and-family-visa
On entry you'll be granted a stay of 90 days.
Deposit 400K THB in a Thai bank account in your sole name.
Once the 400K has been deposited in a Thai bank for 2 months, you then apply to extend your stay for 1 year at your local Immigration office for 1,900 BHT.

Repeat each year.