Sick and Over Staying in Thailand
Visa Teaser Question
I am 73 years old and I have been severally bitten by a stray dog and I can hardly walk. I am now on two days overstay in Thailand and my doctor has said I cannot travel at the moment. I am very worried, what can I do?
Visa Teaser Answer
I do hope you are ok.
In extreme cases such as this one the Thailand Immigration Bureau have the facility to offer a medical extension which is mainly aimed at people who have had an accident or worse and cannot travel on a Cambodian visa run or fly back home.
A Doctors letter will be needed to demonstrate your are Sick
Before you go to the Thailand Immigration Bureau you have to obtain a letter from your doctor or consultant clearly stating what your symptoms are and how long they advise you cannot travel for.
This letter must be written in English and must be official from a hospital and not a local clinic. The Immigration Bureau do like to help In extreme cases and at the Bangkok Pattaya hospital on Suckumvit road they have an Immigration desk inside the hospital for patients who cannot travel.
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