samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Apparently I am getting a medical exam for my visa, Does anyone know exactly what is involved with that? Is there blood work or Injections or fingers up the ass? I am uncertain what to expect. I looked in the search and didn't find any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Where are you would help,here very simple check,back home full medical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) I am in Samut Sakhon. <removed> Edited May 21, 2019 by ubonjoe removed comment about a removed post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 This is all very entertaining, but seriously.. what all is involved with the exam? How much does it usually cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Since you apparently are here in Thailand I assume you are applying for some kind of extension at immigration or perhaps a work permit. Why do you need a medical exam? It is not needed for an extension of stay application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 To apply for a marriage visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, samuttodd said: To apply for a marriage visa A medical certificate is not needed to apply for a extension of stay based upon marriage. Same if you were applying for a non-o visa based upon marriage at a embassy or consulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLance Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 That's a new one, they don't require a medical check normally... You might want to ask a confirmation or the checklist from immigration because I've never heard of that. The main immigration thing that requires a medical check are work permits. It's mostly just a general check that you are in good health, a check for venereal diseases and in particular, syphillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 We went to the immigration office in Samut Sakhon and they indicated that I need medical examination certificate to apply for the marriage extension of my visa... I feel like I am getting the runaround Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, samuttodd said: We went to the immigration office in Samut Sakhon and they indicated that I need medical examination certificate to apply for the marriage extension of my visa... It certainly not a requirement according to the police order. See: https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks ubonjoe that information clears things up. I will make a copy of that page and bring it to the immigration office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, XLance said: That's a new one, they don't require a medical check normally... You might want to ask a confirmation or the checklist from immigration because I've never heard of that. The main immigration thing that requires a medical check are work permits. It's mostly just a general check that you are in good health, a check for venereal diseases and in particular, syphillis. AS well as elephantitus and alcoholism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLance Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 41 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: AS well as elephantitus and alcoholism elephantiasis, yep; and symptomatic alcoholism.... and left wondering why these things in particular ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 3 hours ago, XLance said: The main immigration thing that requires a medical check are work permits. And OA visas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 "I am not an animal" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtank Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, OJAS said: And OA visas. Wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, fishtank said: Wrong. So kindly explain to me why the MFA website at http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15385-Non-Immigrant-Visa-"O-A"-(Long-Stay).html includes the following statement, then:- "A medical certificate issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (certificate shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notarised by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission)." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLance Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 3 hours ago, OJAS said: And OA visas. I just meant that it is less common than work permit (which is a requirement every year), whereas visa extensions, I don't think it is a requirement. In the O-A case, I would assume that most medical checks are done abroad, which would explain why I rarely see them in Thailand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 10 hours ago, XLance said: I just meant that it is less common than work permit (which is a requirement every year), whereas visa extensions, I don't think it is a requirement. Officially there is, indeed, no requirement in the case of retirement extensions of stay - but a few rogue offices (such as Samui and Phuket) do, nevertheless, insist on medical checks in practice as part of the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimGant Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Quote AS well as elephantitus and alcoholism Yeah, if your gonads are in a wheelbarrel, and you stagger, probably will not pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 10 hours ago, OJAS said: Officially there is, indeed, no requirement in the case of retirement extensions of stay - but a few rogue offices (such as Samui and Phuket) do, nevertheless, insist on medical checks in practice as part of the process. Phuket, sorry your wrong there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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