mahtin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm doing some forward planning. Prices for a certificate for the Immigration people when applying for retirement extension seem to range from Bumrungrad's massive 380 B to a quoted 50 B. Does anyone know a lower-priced small (BKK) clinic that would supply the requisite document, cheaply? Actual examination not a must-have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 You do not need a medical certificate for a retirement extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yes, plan to not do it. Now, that's a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 You do in several places; but not in Bangkok. As poster seems to be upcountry not sure why he is asking about Bangkok (or why 50 baht seems expensive). If from Khon Khen he can not do extension in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 You do in several places; but not in Bangkok. As poster seems to be upcountry not sure why he is asking about Bangkok (or why 50 baht seems expensive). If from Khon Khen he can not do extension in Bangkok. Khon Kaen is the in-laws. At present am in Munich, till end of January, when Thai wife and I will be making the permanent move. I had thought of doing a course in Thai language at a school in Bangkok, so would be expecting to have a Bangkok address at the time of application. This is flexible, though. So I have to make the application for extension at the nearest Immigration office to where I am staying at the time of application, if I understand correctly. Since I am arriving (hopefully) with a non-imm O of 90 day validity I should apply after 60 days, at which point I may be still on "vacation". Seems best to get a room in Bangkok on arrival so as to establish a permanent address. Thread should move to Thai visas I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Moved to visa section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 If you need the cerificate for your local immigration office, just go to a government hospital and pay something like 30 or 50 baht. I do mine for employment for 30 baht at the local governement hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 If married you should be able to obtain a multi entry non immigrant O visa to take care of up to 15 months with only 90 day border runs required if you are not sure about the study method and just want some breathing time. Stuttgart would easily issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 OPs previous thread about his plans is posted here to keep the topic on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutoie2 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) This is the TV member who wouldn't give you a nod in Tesco's, see some of his previous!, so do not cut him too much slack. Yes 300+ Baht for a medical, sounds good to me Edited August 30, 2009 by phutoie2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 A medical certificate is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 This is the TV member who wouldn't give you a nod in Tesco's, see some of his previous!, so do not cut him too much slack.Yes 300+ Baht for a medical, sounds good to me OK next time you get a deep wai; how do I recognise you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 OPs previous thread about his plans is posted here to keep the topic on track. Thank you. 50+ and British nationality. I want to make a first time extension after arrival with a 90 day visa. I did get the impression that a med certif was required, from previous reading here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Thank you.50+ and British nationality. I want to make a first time extension after arrival with a 90 day visa. I did get the impression that a med certif was required, from previous reading here. A few immigration offices in Thailand require a medical certificate. Bangkok immigration does not require one. Nong Khai immigration (which covers Khon Kaen area) does not require one either. I am not sure where you plan to live when you arrive in Thailand, but you will have to apply for your extension of stay at the immigration office in the area that you are living in. Edited August 30, 2009 by thaiphoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 The medical certificate is needed if you are applying for the oa visa for retirement purpose in your own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 The medical certificate is needed if you are applying for the oa visa for retirement purpose in your own country. For sure, and you need a police report too. But the OP is going the Non-O/extension of stay route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 OPs previous thread about his plans is posted here to keep the topic on track. Thank you. 50+ and British nationality. I want to make a first time extension after arrival with a 90 day visa. I did get the impression that a med certif was required, from previous reading here. You also qualify for an extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai. Income is is 40K or 400K in the bank for 2 months. Medical certificate is not required for extension or at immigration offices that you might use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm doing some forward planning. Prices for a certificate for the Immigration people when applying for retirement extension seem to range from Bumrungrad's massive 380 B to a quoted 50 B.Does anyone know a lower-priced small (BKK) clinic that would supply the requisite document, cheaply? Actual examination not a must-have what a rip off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The only occasion I was required to show a health certificate was on applying a work permit. Different rules might apply at some Immigarion offices but Bangkok does not require a health certificate! BTW you can obtain that certificate (a yellow paper with green print) for 50-100 Baht at any clinic. Don't mix up clinic with hospital. They charge more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 If you 're in any doubt, why not just nip along to any old clinic and get one for B50? It takes 1 minute and you don't even have to see a doctor!! Peace of mind for B50 and a trip to a local clinic (on every street corner). Immigration always seem to ask for that piece of paper you thought they'd never ask for!! Remember your boy scouts motto...... BE PREPARED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 More like be paranoid. My motto: never give them more or less than is explicitly REQUIRED. Probably some people just hand over that medical form every year and they take it, and the applicants don't realize they don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Same here, Jingthing. I have a mountain of paperwork ready for any encounter with Thai bureaucracy, but only give what is requested!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angsila Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Siracha requires a medical certificate for retirement extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Siracha requires a medical certificate for retirement extension.. Yes, of course all of us have to learn the general rules for Thailand and also any variations at the actual office we use. The general rule is it is not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 You tell them that Immigration Order 305-2551 says it is not required 2.22 In the case of retirement: Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year. 1. Application form 2. Copy of applicant’s passport 3. Evidence of income such as a retirement pension, interest or dividends; and/or 4. Funds deposit certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook 5. Only in the case of Criterion (6), the applicant must submit documents equivalent to Clauses 1-4 stated above. Source: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/post-a77473-...305-2551-d.html So this makes 5 immigration offices that want the medical that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryofthailand Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm doing some forward planning.Prices for a certificate for the Immigration people when applying for retirement extension seem to range from Bumrungrad's massive 380 B to a quoted 50 B. Does anyone know a lower-priced small (BKK) clinic that would supply the requisite document, cheaply? Actual examination not a must-have Medical certificate is no longer required by Immigration for a retirement extension. Only for a Thai drivers lisence, and it is 50 Baht at any lcal Doctor. No examination required. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The requirement for a Medical Certificate was dispensed with a few years ago. However there may be one or two offices around the country who , for their own reasons have decided to keep it. Nan being one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The immigration offices that I am aware of that require a medical certificate are Phusing (Sisaket), Mukdahan, Mae Sot, Nan and now Sri Racha (Chon Buri). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 So that is 5 out of around 60 Immigration Offices living in a time warp and still using outdated regulations. A good idea to check before you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Koh Samui Immigration Office, did not require Medical Letter, when I renewed my Retirement Visa... She said "No Need" I should have checked first, but at least I knew I was still alive after seeing the Doctor! They were much more interested in the letter from the bank, & how long the money had been sitting there, doing not much! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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