Preparing For Your Visit
Things to pack and what to expect at Vejthani Hospital. For travel guidance and support, contact our team before you fly.
Medical travel checklist
- Have a valid passport: check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, and whether you need a visa.
- Buy travel insurance: it protects you against the unexpected, such as cancelled or delayed flights, lost baggage or theft.
- Consider medical tourism insurance: some patients insure their medical trip for extra peace of mind. Check that the policy covers your medical needs.
- Prepare the required documents for your visa application and entry certificate.
- Money matters: whether you pay by cash or card, bring enough money plus some local currency. Tell your bank and card providers about your trip and any large payments abroad, so they don’t block your account, and check exchange rates.
- Keep contact details for your healthcare provider, patient assistant and transport provider.
- Check the weather forecast at your destination and pack accordingly.
- Health precautions: keep up to date with vaccination recommendations and other health requirements.
- Make copies of your passport and immunisation records and keep them separately. A copy makes it much easier to replace a lost passport.
- Book a suitable flight, and arrange for someone to pick you up from the airport.
- Install any required travel apps recommended for your stay in Thailand.
What to bring
- Passport with visa and any necessary ID.
- Face mask and hand sanitiser.
- Medical records, including copies of laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI), previous examinations, discharge papers, your Rh blood type, medical history related to your condition and immunisation records. A medical summary is very helpful in an emergency.
- Enough medication to last your whole trip.
- Cash or a credit card.
- Mobile phone, charger or power bank (check the airline’s capacity limits).
- A neck pillow, earplugs or earphones for long flights.
- A basic hygiene kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sanitary items, deodorant, tissues and a shaving kit.
- A Thai SIM card for calls, data and any required apps.
- Books, music or other entertainment for your stay.
- Extra clothes, such as pyjamas, comfortable workout clothes and trainers, in case you need physical therapy after surgery.
Acceptable masks at Vejthani Hospital
All patients, staff and visitors must wear a mask while on hospital property. Patients and visitors are offered a hospital-provided surgical mask at screening or check-in. Anyone wearing an unacceptable mask — such as one with an exhalation valve, a neck gaiter or a bandana — will be asked to wear a medical-grade mask (surgical, N95 or KN95).
Recommended
- Surgical or procedure masks (tie or ear loop)
Acceptable
- N95 or KN95 masks without vents
- N95 respirators are preferred for healthcare staff during specific care activities
- Patients or visitors arriving with an N95 mask may keep using it
- Cloth masks
Not acceptable
- Masks with vents or exhalation valves, which let unfiltered air escape
- Bandanas
- Neck gaiters