Thailand is about to launch a one-year medical tourist visa

When it comes to foreign visas, everyone should know that they are generally short-term tourist visas. Yesterday, the State Department, Thailand launched a new visa type, the "One-Year Medical Visa." This visa will promote Thailand to become a hub country for global medical and health services. More details below.

According to Thailand's "World Journal" report, on November 30, local time, LeChada, deputy spokesperson of the Thai State Council, pointed out that the cabinet meeting that day approved in principle the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' plan to launch a new visa type The "One-Year Medical Visa" provides convenience for foreigners who need medical care services in Thailand and promotes Thailand's development into a hub country for global medical and health services.

Lechada pointed out that in order to facilitate foreigners traveling to Thailand. To enjoy medical services, the Cabinet meeting approved in principle the new visa program launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called the "Medical Visa". People who are allowed to enter Thailand with this visa can stay in Thailand for up to one year. The implementation of the visa program is in line with the Thai government's plans. The policy direction of Thailand to become a global medical and health service hub has attracted more international tourists to Thailand to enjoy high-end medical services, and also created a large amount of foreign exchange income for the country.

She said that in the past, foreigners came to Thailand for medical treatment. Applying for a general tourist visa, you often face difficulties when renewing it. The new visa type will be granted to the patient himself and to an accompanying person of no more than three people, who can stay in Thailand for a long time. The application fee for this type of visa is 6,000 baht, if applied. An additional fee of 1,900 baht will be charged each time to renew the visa.

Although the visa has been approved in principle by the Thai Cabinet, it will have to wait until the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Interior communicate the implementation details of the two departments. Official release can only be obtained after approval from the cabinet or the head of the relevant department.