Planning Your Medical Trip
1. Medical Preparation
- Gather all medical records, imaging, and lab results
- Obtain a detailed referral letter from your doctor
- Request preliminary review from target hospitals
- Compare treatment plans and written estimates
2. Hospital & Doctor Selection
- Match specialist to your specific condition
- Verify doctor credentials and hospital accreditation
- Check international patient services
- Confirm language support availability
3. Travel & Logistics
- Check current visa requirements (medical visa)
- Book flights with flexible change policies
- Arrange accommodation near the hospital
- Plan for companion/caregiver if needed
4. Follow-up & Aftercare
- Get detailed discharge summary and prescriptions
- Schedule remote follow-up consultations
- Coordinate with local doctor for ongoing care
- Plan medication supply and refills
Visa Information
Visa requirements change frequently.
Always verify current medical visa requirements with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country before making travel arrangements.
- Medical visa (Non-Immigrant O) typically allows 90-day stay
- Requires hospital invitation letter
- May require proof of financial means
- Extensions possible with medical justification
What This Section Covers
Research-first guidance, transparent limitations, soft CTAs and links to the relevant hospital, treatment, doctor and medical-travel pages.