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Medical visa for Thailand from Bangladesh

Thailand has a medical visa for patients (MT) and one for attendants (TR). The checklist we found on the VFS page is dated April 2021. Thailand also introduced an e-visa for Bangladeshis, so confirm the current route with us.

Quick answer: Visa types: MT for the patient; TR for attendants. Attendants: Up to 3 accompanying persons (2021 checklist). Confirm before you pay.

Last checked: 17 October 2026Medical visa only

VISA TYPES

MT for the patient; TR for attendants

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ATTENDANTS

Up to 3 accompanying persons (2021 checklist)

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PROCESSING

Embassy: minimum 10 working days

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FEE

Not stated on the checklist we read

Confirm with our office

What the checklist asks for

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The VFS checklist asks for a referral certificate from your treating hospital and an acceptance certificate from the Thai hospital.
It asks for a six-month bank statement and a solvency letter. Only originals are accepted.
Names on all documents must match the passport exactly. Documents with misspelled names will be rejected.

Attendants and sponsors

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Up to three accompanying persons may travel. The checklist says the patient and attendants must stay in the same hospital, and early return is not allowed.
Attendants need proof of relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate.

Document checklist

Your exact list depends on your case. Our counsellor confirms it.

Patient documents

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Passport valid at least 6 months, with copies of the information page and the last Thai visa page.
Two photos, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months.
Recent referral certificate from the treating hospital that explains the condition and why treatment in Thailand is needed.
Recent acceptance certificate from the Thai hospital.
Six-month bank statement and bank solvency letter (originals).
Visa request letter, plus job, professional or student papers.

If the file has attendants

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Proof of relationship between the patient and each attendant.
Parental consent letter for anyone under 18.
Notarised English translation for documents not in English or Thai.

Things to watch

The checklist is from April 2021. It also lists COVID-era steps such as a Certificate of Entry and an RT-PCR test. These may no longer apply, so we left the details out.
Thailand's e-visa for Bangladeshis was reported live from January 2025. Ask us which route your case should use.
The Embassy can ask for more documents.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Thailand medical visa types?

The VFS checklist names MT for patients and TR for attendants.

How many attendants can come?

The 2021 checklist allows up to three accompanying persons. Confirm the current limit with our office.

Do I need hospital letters from both countries?

The checklist asks for a referral from the treating hospital and an acceptance letter from the Thai hospital.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.

Written by the Travel Counsellor visa desk, Dhaka. Last updated 17 October 2026.