Medical certificate

[kevtheblue]

I need medical certificate  for retirement visa, going to try  to book appointment at my doctors tomorrow.

Anybody done this recently. How long did   it take  ?   ,   is it worth going private.                                                          Thanks

[DrJack54]

What do you mean "retirement visa" 

Where are you applying.

Only Non O-A requires a medical certificate.

Where are you currently located? 

 

Your previous thread was incoherent.

What visa are you applying for

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1362499-retirement-visa/

 

[bkk6060]

A clinic takes 5 minutes for 2 or 300 b.

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

A clinic takes 5 minutes for 2 or 300 b.

A medical certificate for what. 

Obtained where

[Nicco]

55 minutes ago, kevtheblue said:

                         

 

A clinic will issue for 200-400 and a hospital for about 500-1500 depending.

 

You don't need a med cert for a retirement visa unless it's OA as DrJack had stated.

 

You might want to stop drinking before you go for any certificate. Just a thought.

 

Enjoy your evening

 

 

Drinking

[DrJack54]

51 minutes ago, Nicco said:

A clinic will issue for 200-400 and a hospital for about 500-1500 depending.

Not sure about your post...

From the link I provided to OP in  previous thread he posted this.....

 

"I will be arriving in Bangkok in july "

 

Seems not in Thailand and posting very confusing questions. 

[Liquorice]

1 hour ago, kevtheblue said:

I need medical certificate  for retirement visa, going to try  to book appointment at my doctors tomorrow.

Anybody done this recently. How long did   it take  ?   ,   is it worth going private.                                                          Thanks

I'm guessing you're from the UK ?

I'm also guessing you're applying for a visa to enter Thailand from a Thai Embassy ?

Which type of visa are you applying for ?

[DrJack54]

16 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

I'm guessing you're from the UK ?

I'm also guessing you're applying for a visa to enter Thailand from a Thai Embassy ?

Which type of visa are you applying for ?

Read link I posted above  from OP re previous thread on this matter. 

Nonsense is apt word. 

[Liquorice]

17 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Read link I posted above  from OP re previous thread on this matter. 

Nonsense is apt word. 

It appears he intends to apply for a 1 year extension of stay based on retirement, but will off course require a Non Immigrant type visa first.

It also appears his intention is to enter Visa exempt, apply for the Non Imm O at Phetchabun Immigration, then the 1 year extension.

The advice though was to obtain the Non Imm O prior to entry ............ but none of the above has any compulsory Health Insurance requirement.

Probably a red herring and just looking for some voluntary Health Insurance policy.

 

He may well be aware of his intentions, but doesn't explain it very well.

[kevtheblue]

In England applying through London embassy ,have been working  on getting o-a  visa.

I take that is wrong and  I should be doing non imm O.

The Non imm O    how long does it take to do, I have flight booked July 9th.

 

 

 

                       thanks for the help

[Liquorice]

57 minutes ago, kevtheblue said:

In England applying through London embassy ,have been working  on getting o-a  visa.

I take that is wrong and  I should be doing non imm O.

The Non imm O    how long does it take to do, I have flight booked July 9th.

 

 

 

                       thanks for the help

Yes, it's the Non Imm O visa that you should apply for.

No requirement for Health Insurance or criminal record check.

Takes 4-7 days from reports provided all the supplied documents are in order.

 

Valid for 90 days to enter Thailand.
On entry, you'll receive permission of stay for 90 days.

After 60 days, you can apply for the 1 year extension based on retirement.

 

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

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O Retirement (Single entry)

Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with state pension who wishes to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days)

Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

Photograph taken within the last six months
- If the photograph does not reflect your current appearance you may be refused to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.

Document indicating current location
- Applicant’s local utility bills (shows your name and address) e.g. electricity bill/ gas / mobile phone / rental agreement.

Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB (£1,500) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (£18,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings
- Applicant’s recent official UK/Ireland bank statement shows your name, address (Screenshots are not accepted). For monthly income of last 3 months no less than £1,500/ month. 
 

 

[kevtheblue]

Thanks Liquorice,  Only problem now I  sold my property last  December.

I stay at my sister and brother in laws house, so no utility bills.

[jacnl2000]

Important Notes on Getting a Medical Certificate for Thai Visa Application (from the Netherlands)

 

Use the blank Thai-English version of the medical certificate form—this is the most straightforward option. In the Netherlands, your own GP is not allowed to fill in the form. Instead, you'll be referred to another GP in the area. Making an appointment may take time, and initial costs are around €50.

 

After obtaining the certificate, the doctor’s signature must be legalized in the following order:

1. Ministry of Health

2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

3. Thai Embassy in The Hague

Only then will it be accepted for your visa application.

 

Be aware: getting an appointment at the Thai embassy can be difficult, so start early. Alternatively, consider using an agent located near the ministries—they can often handle the process much faster.

 

⚠️ If you use a non-Thai version of the certificate, you may need to hire a certified translator, whose signature must then be verified by a court, adding even more steps.

 

Although the medical certificate looks simple, it must go through multiple official channels before it's accepted.

 

Always check the latest rules with your local Thai embassy.

 

Good luck!

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, kevtheblue said:

In England applying through London embassy ,have been working  on getting o-a  visa.

I take that is wrong and  I should be doing non imm O.

The Non imm O    how long does it take to do, I have flight booked July 9th.

 

 

 

                       thanks for the help

This was all explained in detail in your previous thread. 

You either 

1. Apply for Non O-A in UK or

2. Apply for Non O in UK or

3. Enter Thailand visa exempt and apply for Non O at local immigration office in Thailand. 

 

Only # 1 requires health insurance. 

Only # 1 requires medical certificate. 

 

Plenty of links and advice provided. None of which seems to register.. 

[BrandonJT]

3 hours ago, kevtheblue said:

Thanks Liquorice,  Only problem now I  sold my property last  December.

I stay at my sister and brother in laws house, so no utility bills.

You should have SOMETHING that shows you with an address in UK.  A bank statement, your drivers license? Any utility bill, whether it's where you are staying at now, such as your cell phone bill. Credit card statement, etc.

[quake]

3 hours ago, kevtheblue said:

Thanks Liquorice,  Only problem now I  sold my property last  December.

I stay at my sister and brother in laws house, so no utility bills.

 

That was your first mistake.

Good luck.

[Liquorice]

5 hours ago, kevtheblue said:

Thanks Liquorice,  Only problem now I  sold my property last  December.

I stay at my sister and brother in laws house, so no utility bills.

Any organised person would have changed his address with his UK bank (online) and driving licence, which it's an offence not to do so.

Both are proof of your UK address.

[Ralf001]

4 hours ago, jacnl2000 said:

Important Notes on Getting a Medical Certificate for Thai Visa Application (from the Netherlands)

 

Use the blank Thai-English version of the medical certificate form—this is the most straightforward option. In the Netherlands, your own GP is not allowed to fill in the form. Instead, you'll be referred to another GP in the area. Making an appointment may take time, and initial costs are around €50.

 

After obtaining the certificate, the doctor’s signature must be legalized in the following order:

1. Ministry of Health

2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

3. Thai Embassy in The Hague

Only then will it be accepted for your visa application.

 

Be aware: getting an appointment at the Thai embassy can be difficult, so start early. Alternatively, consider using an agent located near the ministries—they can often handle the process much faster.

 

⚠️ If you use a non-Thai version of the certificate, you may need to hire a certified translator, whose signature must then be verified by a court, adding even more steps.

 

Although the medical certificate looks simple, it must go through multiple official channels before it's accepted.

 

Always check the latest rules with your local Thai embassy.

 

Good luck!

 

The OP said will be applying in London.

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

The OP said will be applying in London.

Earlier the OP stated..., 

" I take that is wrong and  I should be doing non imm O.

The Non imm O    how long does it take to do, I have flight booked July 9th." 

 

The OP is applying for a Non O. 

 No insurance required hence no medical needed. 

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Earlier the OP stated..., 

" I take that is wrong and  I should be doing non imm O.

The Non imm O    how long does it take to do, I have flight booked July 9th." 

 

The OP is applying for a Non O. 

 No insurance required hence no medical needed. 

 

The post containing information about the Netherlands is redundant to the OP is more what I was angling towards.

[kevtheblue]

Bank  and driving licence already done, i read  it wrong.

 

 

 

                                    thanks

[DrJack54]

17 hours ago, kevtheblue said:

Bank  and driving licence already done, i read  it wrong.

 

 

 

                                    thanks

So what's this thread about? 

If you're obtaining a Non O retirement in UK or in Thailand from visa exempt entry then why ask a Medical when it's not required. 

 

[Colabamumbai]

On 6/8/2025 at 8:32 PM, kevtheblue said:

I need medical certificate  for retirement visa, going to try  to book appointment at my doctors tomorrow.

Anybody done this recently. How long did   it take  ?   ,   is it worth going private.                                                          Thanks

Any doctors office any corner 5 minutes, bring passport. 

[Upnotover]

5 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said:

Any doctors office any corner 5 minutes, bring passport. 

He's on about the UK, not in Thailand.

[Formaleins]

On 6/8/2025 at 8:32 PM, kevtheblue said:

I need medical certificate  for retirement visa, going to try  to book appointment at my doctors tomorrow.

Anybody done this recently. How long did   it take  ?   ,   is it worth going private.                                                          Thanks

Just go to your nearest clinic, it used to be 120 Baht (regardless of actual health condition - they basically check your blood pressure) takes about ten minutes (depending upon the queue), 120 Baht. If perchance, you are lucky like me where the local clinic has a reputation for killing their patients, you can be in and out in 5 minutes as there doesn't appear to be anyone queueing, you can even buy packs of Tramadol OTC as my local doctor keeps liking to inform me....."to mix with your lager."

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

Just go to your nearest clinic, it used to be 120 Baht (regardless of actual health condition -

The OP is in UK and also is confused  ..... in that he doesn't require a medical certificate. 

[OJAS]

7 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

The OP is in UK and also is confused  ..... in that he doesn't require a medical certificate. 

 

However, if, despite all the advice to the contrary on here, he were still minded to favour the non-OA option, all that he would need to do (based on my experience in 2008) would be to obtain a doctor's signature on the Embassy form from his local surgery. In my case the doctor was more than happy to sign the form after a "thorough medical examination" which consisted of her eyes moving from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet. Cost to me was £10, though, and it is probably a lot more than that these days.

 

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, OJAS said:

Cost to me was £10, though, and it is probably a lot more than that these days.

That is very much depends on the clinic you attend. 

Some will require blood tests and this has been stated in various threads.

Also in the OP previous thread he posted that realizes Non O-A is the incorrect visa for him and intention to apply for a Non O retirement.

Then yet starts this thread re medical!!.

It's NOT required for a Non O .

Confused is an understatement 

[howerde]

On 6/8/2025 at 8:32 PM, kevtheblue said:

I need medical certificate  for retirement visa, going to try  to book appointment at my doctors tomorrow.

Anybody done this recently. How long did   it take  ?   ,   is it worth going private.                                                          Thanks

My experience this was about 5 years ago, the doctors would not sign the medical form (reception said no doctor would sign a form saying you were free of the diseases without the required tests  and the NHS would not do it)

A few people were using private doctors in Harley street London, they said some doctors would do it for a few hundred pounds, but most would not unless you had the TB TEST  that was about 700 pound at a private clinic .(this was a facebook group)

Follow the advice here just apply for the non o, the O-A also requires a criminal record check, have you done that?