When it comes to medical certificates , almost everyone has probably heard of them or requested one. However, if you ask in detail about the different types of medical certificates, many people may not be able to answer completely. In reality, this document is divided into many categories depending on its purpose. This article will take you through 21 different types of medical certificates in more detail.

A medical certificate is a document issued by a licensed physician authorized by the Medical Council of Thailand to confirm that the holder has undergone a health examination. It includes details of the examination results, the signature of the examining physician, and the date and time of the examination.

There are several purposes for obtaining a medical certificate, such as for obtaining a driver’s license, renewing a driver’s license, applying for a job, applying for school, or for sick leave, etc.

There are 21 types of medical certificates as follows (select the content you want):

Documents issued by doctors to patients who come for actual treatment
Sample medical certificate for sick leave
Sample medical certificate for 5 diseases
Health examination documents for job applications
Health examination documents for applying for study
Sample medical certificate for applying for or renewing a driver’s license
Sample medical certificate for renewal of lawyer license
Sample medical certificate for tour guide license renewal
Medical certificate documents for government job applications
Work Permit Medical certificate for applying for a Work Permit
Example of health examination results for working in a confined space
Sample medical certificate for 10 diseases
Sample medical certificate, SorNor.11 or food handler
Sample documents for foreigner’s medical examination
Example of health examination results for working at heights
Sample medical certificate for ROTC application.
Sample medical certificate for driving a vehicle in the airport area of AOT.
Sample medical certificate for massage therapist registration
Sample Seaman Book Medical Certificate
Medical certificate document for applying for swimming lessons
Medical certificate document for registration of the Pharmacy Council license (Sor Por. 27)

1. Documents issued by the doctor to the person coming for treatment

Let’s start with a sample medical certificate issued to actual medical examiners. The purpose of the certificate is to confirm health or illness and then claim expenses for insurance, private company welfare benefits, civil servant or state enterprise benefits, and students. Important details in the document include information about the doctor and medical facility performing the examination, the person being examined, health information, and the doctor’s opinion. A normal medical certificate’s validity is generally 30 days.

2. Sample medical certificate for sick leave

A sample medical certificate for sick leave is likely the most familiar form. As the name suggests, its purpose is to use it for sick leave, ensuring that you don’t lose your rights and comply with company or organization regulations. According to the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, if sick leave is for no more than three consecutive days, including holidays, a medical certificate is not required, as it may be a minor illness that can be treated at home. However, this depends on the regulations of each company or organization.

3. Sample medical certificate for 5 diseases

The 5 Diseases Medical Certificate is a health examination certificate used for applying for a job, getting a driver’s license, renewing a driver’s license, applying for a school or other purposes. The doctor will examine the health and certify that the person being examined does not have any of the 5 diseases:

Leprosy
Advanced Pulmonary Tuberculosis
No symptoms of drug addiction
Chronic alcoholism
Elephantiasis

The medical certificate for these 5 diseases must be used within one month of the date of examination and issuance of the certificate . (For more information on the 5-disease medical certificate, please see the provided link.)

4. Health examination documents for job applications

A medical certificate for job applications is an important document submitted to the agencies and organizations you are applying to. It serves as medical confirmation that the individual does not have any physical or mental health issues that could lead to future problems, such as reduced work performance or inadequate readiness for the job.

5. Health examination documents for applying for study

A medical certificate for university application is a document documenting a health check by a doctor that can be used to apply for further studies both domestically and internationally. Each institution may require additional medical examinations.

Dr. Nalaphan Pitaksalee, License No. 71033

6. Sample medical certificate for applying for or renewing a driver’s license

A medical certificate for obtaining or renewing a driver’s license requires a specific form for five diseases, as mandated by the Department of Land Transport. This form was last updated in February 2021 and covers all applications including obtaining a new driver’s license, renewing one, and changing vehicle type.

Important details in the sample medical certificate for driving license

Part 1: Medical certificate applicant’s section

This information includes your full name, national ID card number, contact address, and health history, including chronic diseases, surgical history, hospital admission history, and epilepsy. This information must be thoroughly examined by a doctor, as well as any other important medical history.

Part 2: Doctor and Clinic Section

ส่วนของแพทย์ จะเป็นการระบุข้อมูลของแพทย์ผู้ตรวจ วันที่เข้ารับการตรวจ สถานพยาบาลที่ทำการตรวจ ระบุโรค 5 โรค ที่มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องกับการขับขี่ ตามที่ระบุเอาไว้ในแบบฟอร์ม รวมถึงข้อมูลทั่วไปและความเห็นของแพทย์

*Application must be within 1 month from the date of health examination and issuance of medical certificate.

7. Sample medical certificate for renewal of lawyer license

A medical certificate for renewing a lawyer’s license is required for registration and obtaining a lawyer’s license, and for renewing a lawyer’s license, commonly known as renewing a bar exam. In addition to legal knowledge and ability, a lawyer must also have a medical certificate confirming they are free from dangerous diseases and are fit to practice law.

(Additional information: Medical certificate, lawyer license renewal)

Reference: Medical certificate form, Office of the Judicial Commission

8. Sample medical certificate for tour guide license renewal

A medical certificate for a tour guide is another document that tour operators and tour guides must have when applying for permission to work. It is a confirmation from a doctor that the physical health is not an obstacle to the work.

( Additional information: Medical certificate, tour guide )

Reference: Medical certificate form, Department of Tourism

9. Medical certificate documents for government job applications

A medical certificate required by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for government job applications includes an examination by a physician, summarizing the physician’s opinion and recommendations that the applicant does not have any serious contagious diseases or chronic illnesses with prominent or severe symptoms that would hinder the performance of duties as defined by the CSC . (For more information on the CSC medical certificate, please see the provided link.)
Note: Please check with the organization or agency before submitting the medical certificate to ensure that it is only valid from a public clinic or hospital.

Reference: Medical certificate form, Office of the Civil Service Commission.

10. Medical certificate for applying for a Work Permit

A medical certificate for a Work Permit is a health examination for foreigners to issue a medical certificate stating that the person being examined does not have 6 serious diseases (Medical Certificate for 6 Diseases) as follows:

Leprosy
Advanced Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Drug addiction
Chronic alcoholism / Chronic alcoholish
Elephantiasis
Tertiary syphilis

The medical certificate for a Work Permit for foreigners is typically valid for 30 days from the date of the examination . ( More information regarding the medical certificate for a Work Permit )

Dr. Nalaphan Pitaksalee, License No. 71033

11. Example of health examination results for working in a confined space

For those who must work or perform repairs in confined spaces such as pits, basements, vaults, pipes, furnaces, silos, tunnels, and pits, a confined space health examination is required to obtain a medical certificate certifying that they are free from any illnesses that could pose a danger to themselves and their coworkers.

These include stenosis or leakage of the heart valve, diseases related to muscles and blood vessels in the heart, arrhythmias, asthma, lung disease, epilepsy, muscle weakness, cerebrovascular disease, neurological diseases, claustrophobia, psychiatric disorders, and hearing and vision disorders. Finally, the doctor will determine whether the examiner is able to work in a confined space.

The validity of a medical certificate for those working in confined spaces is one month, or as recommended by a doctor in the case of a disease that poses a risk of occupational hazards.

Part 1

Part 2

12. Sample medical certificate for 10 diseases

For the 10 disease medical certificate, it is a medical certificate that is in the service occupation group such as chefs, cooks, waiters, where the diseases that are examined mostly focus on diseases that have the possibility of being transmitted to coworkers or those who use the service. The 10 disease medical certificate documents include:

Tuberculosis
cholera
Typhoid fever
Dysentery
Chickenpox
Mumps
Leprosy
Disgusting Skin Disease / Dermatitis
Viral hepatitis / Hepatitis
Other diseases / Other (depending on the needs of the service recipient)

(Additional information: Medical certificate for 10 diseases)

The difference between a 10-disease medical certificate and a 9-disease medical certificate

Many people may be wondering what the difference is between a 10-disease medical certificate (food handler medical certificate) and a 10-disease medical certificate. Let me explain that a 10-disease medical certificate is a 9-disease medical certificate with an additional examination for one disease, depending on what the administrator or parent company specifies as additional examination.

These are the nine types of medical certificates that most clinics require. The type of medical certificate requested depends on the organization’s regulations. Therefore, when receiving services, it is important to clearly state the purpose for which the medical certificate is requested or what it will be used for.

13. Example of a medical certificate, SorNor.11 or food handler

The SNN 11 Medical Certificate, also known as the Food Handler Medical Certificate, is a 10-disease medical certificate form specifically for food handlers. The SNN 11 form contains details about the physician who performed the examination, their position, and the medical facility. The details of the service recipient (including the date), the results of the examination for the 9 diseases, and other diseases (depending on the recipient’s needs) are also included. At the end, a summary of the physician’s comments and suggestions, along with a signature confirming the results, is included. The SNN 11 Medical Certificate’s benefits include screening applicants or those about to start a job to ensure they do not have contagious diseases that could be transmitted to coworkers or service users. It also promotes a positive image of hygiene.

For some businesses, such as restaurants, food production, and central kitchens, a medical certificate, Form SorNor 11, is required to apply for or renew a business license.

(Additional information: Medical certificate, SorNor.11 or food handler medical certificate)

14. Sample documents for foreigner’s medical examination

A medical certificate for foreign workers is a document used to apply for a work permit or to renew the work permit of foreigners who will come to work in the Kingdom of Thailand. This applies to neighboring countries, including Burma, Laos, and Cambodia.

The medical certificate for foreign workers’ health examination is valid for 60 days from the date of the medical examination by a doctor at an authorized medical facility.

(Additional information: Medical certificate for foreign workers’ health examination)

15. Example of health examination results for working at heights

Medical certificate for working at heights: For those working at heights, employees working at heights must not have any diseases that could be dangerous to their work, such as epilepsy, heart disease, acrophobia, or vascular disease. This helps to determine whether the body is fit to work and to know the risk of developing serious diseases that could affect their work.

(Additional information: Medical certificate for those working at heights)

Part 1

Part 2

16. Sample medical certificate for ROTC application.

Medical certificate for enrollment in the ROTC program This is a very important document for applying to the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Due to the rather strenuous physical training, if any students wish to study military training or ROTC, It is necessary to undergo a health examination as specified by the Territorial Defense Unit to ensure that the learners are physically ready for training and do not have any contagious diseases. The training camp has a large number of trainees, and if any become ill, it can spread rapidly. Furthermore, if the trainees themselves have underlying health conditions, it can be dangerous to them as well.

(Additional information: Medical certificate for ROTC application)

17. Sample medical certificate for driving a vehicle in the airport area of AOT.

Medical certificate for driving vehicles within the airport area of AOT. Documents for applying for a driving license in an airport area and for renewing a driving license in the event that the old license has expired. This medical certificate must be issued by a registered medical practitioner.

(Additional information: Medical certificate for driving vehicles within the AOT airport area)

18. Sample medical certificate for massage therapist registration

Massage therapists are professionals who require both science and art in their work. To legally become a massage therapist, one must possess a registration license, which involves several documents, including a medical certificate . Obtaining this medical certificate during registration serves as proof that the applicant is in good health and will not pose a danger to their work.

(Additional information: Medical certificate, massage therapist registration)

19. Sample Seaman Book Medical Certificate

A Seaman’s Book medical certificate is a health examination document required for obtaining a seaman’s book. It serves as proof of identity, records of work history, documentation in case of termination, and as a medical certificate/health certificate for seaman (Form 5).

( Additional information: Seamanbook medical certificate )

ตัวอย่างใบรับรองแพทย์ Seaman Book

20. Medical certificate document for applying for swimming lessons

Medical certificate for swimming lessons application . This document is used in cases where it is used to apply for swimming lessons or to apply for membership in a swimming pool, club, or sports center, or to use other public swimming pools to certify that the service recipient has received a complete health examination.

( Additional information: Medical certificate, apply for swimming lessons )

2 1. Medical certificate document for registration of the Pharmacy Council license (Sor Por. 27)

A medical certificate for pharmacy council registration is a document required for membership application, registration, and licensing as a pharmacist, in accordance with the regulations of the Pharmacy Council.

(Additional information: Medical certificate for registration with the Pharmacy Council)

Dr. Nalaphan Pitaksalee, License No. 71033

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