Medical Certificate ChiangMai
Medical certificate for work permit in Chiang Mai, Thailand
To apply for a work permit or renew a work permit in Thailand, you will need a medical certificate. We provide a medical certificate service or include blood tests to test for diseases that must be specified on the medical certificate.
Fast and easy medical certificates. You can be sure that every medical certificate we provide has the clinic stamp and doctor’s signature, whether you need a medical certificate for insurance, government business, or further education both domestically and internationally. MEDA
What is a medical certificate?
A medical certificate is a document issued by a licensed physician to certify the physical, mental, or illness condition of the person being examined, stating that they are able to work/study/travel/receive treatment, or in cases where the law or other agencies require medical evidence.
Types of medical certificates
1. General medical certificate (1-2 pages)
• Used for short sick leave or to confirm illness
• Often used in educational institutions, companies or general employers
2. General medical certificate (5 pages)
• Used in cases where more detailed information is required, such as applying for a government job, being hired, continuing studies, applying for a driver’s license, applying for a government exam, etc.
• Must state that there are no diseases prohibited by law, such as dangerous tuberculosis, leprosy, drug addiction, etc.
3. Specialist medical certificate
• Medical certificate for traveling abroad (Visa / Work Permit)
• Psychiatric medical certificate (for therapy, doctor’s orders or use in lawsuits)
• Medical certificate for use with insurance companies
• Medical certificate confirming disability or handicap
Documents required for requesting a medical certificate
• National ID card or government issued card
• If it is required for a specific purpose (e.g. Visa, Work Permit, job application), a form from the destination agency may be required.
Requesting a medical certificate for various certification purposes
– Medical certificate in case of blindness
– Medical certificate for applying for a car or motorcycle driving license
– Medical certificate for use in connection with life insurance
– Medical certificate for leave
– Medical certificate for applying for work in government or private sectors
– Medical certificate for food sales
– Medical certificate for leaving the monkhood
– Medical certificate for applying for cremation assistance
– Medical certificate for exercising rights under the Act
– Medical certificate for further study in the country or abroad
– Medical certificate for studying military subjects
Procedure for requesting a medical certificate
1. Prepare your ID card or identification document
• Required for registration
2. See a doctor for a physical/mental examination
• General physical examination such as blood pressure, pulse, vision, hearing, check for chronic diseases
• If it is a specialized certificate, there may be additional examinations such as X-rays, blood tests, urine tests or psychiatric assessments
3. The doctor takes a health history
• Chronic diseases, medications taken, treatment history
4. The doctor issues a medical certificate
• Specify the information of the person being examined
• Summarize the examination results (good health/chronic diseases/precautions)
• Sign the doctor’s name and state the license number
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I get a medical certificate at a pharmacy or online?
• No, it must be issued by a licensed physician.
Q: How long is a medical certificate valid?
• Most are valid for no more than 1 month, but some agencies require 7 days (e.g., driver’s licenses).
Q: What if I am truly sick but the doctor does not issue a certificate?
• The doctor may have considered that the illness is not serious enough to stop working/studying.
• The patient can ask the doctor for an explanation or go to another medical facility for examination.
Things to know
• Medical certificates have a validity period (usually not more than 1 month from the date of issue), but some agencies may specify a validity period of not more than 7 days.
• Must be issued by a licensed physician. If the certificate is fake, both the user and the issuer may be guilty of a crime.
• If it is a certificate for applying for a visa/working abroad, check with the destination embassy or agency to determine which form is required.
