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Thailand announces new 1 year medical tourism visa

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Thailand announces new 1 year medical tourism visa

  • The cabinet yesterday approved in principle a medical treatment visa scheme to attract wealthier foreign tourists under the government's medical hub policy - Bangkok Post
  • multiple entry visa under the Non-MT category will be valid for one year and is non-renewable, and the visa holder can be accompanied by up to three people.
  • Approved procedures = anti-ageing, coronary artery disease, cancer, dental care, and cosmetic surgery.
  • Tourists applying for this visa must have health conditions Thailand is able to treat and require more than 90 days of medical treatment
  • Applicants must have at least 800,000 baht to cover their expenses in Thailand
  • must make an appointment with hospitals at least 30 days in advance
  • They will also need accident and Covid-19 insurance policies with a minimum coverage of US$100,000 (3 million baht)
  • medical treatment visa scheme promoted by the Thailand Association of Tourism is intended to attract foreign tourists who can afford to pay for medical treatment in Thailand for a long period to boost much needed medical & tourism revenue during Covid-19 recovery
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    Medical DeparturesBy Paul McTaggart