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Are same day visas still available for Thailand from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, or Vietnam?
Thailand Visa RulesVisa Application ProcessSame Day VisaThai EmbassiesVisa Policy ChangesExpats in ThailandVisa Services in Southeast Asia
Sep 11, 2017
9 years ago
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERJust went trough the entire Photo and File section, tried search but can't find it.
From what I remember, I saw an official notice saying that same day visas are not possible to get anymore in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia or Vietnam.
Is that correct? And if so, any link to a picture or document?
Thanks for your help
From what I remember, I saw an official notice saying that same day visas are not possible to get anymore in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia or Vietnam.
Is that correct? And if so, any link to a picture or document?
Thanks for your help
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the recent changes in visa services for Thailand, specifically regarding the availability of same day visa processing from neighboring countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Community members contributed information suggesting that same day visa processing is no longer officially offered, with multiple comments pointing out that only the Savannakhet consulate had previously provided this service before retracting it. Further discussions highlight alternative services and the challenges faced by applicants, while referencing the economic impacts of these visa policies.
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Joe ***********
I've read this overnight policy is related to Thailand'a response to host countries, where the Thai Embassy/Consular services were located, feeling a bit left out of the money stream... No overnight stays means no money spent on lodgings, less on in country, transportation, less spent on food, souvineers, general goods, etc.
Joe ***********
I have a friend who loves to go to Vientiane - French culture and all... But few want to spend money in Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam or anywhere else
Ron *******
Would you by choice? Let's be honest, the best thing to come out of Laos is the bridge at Nong Khai 😂
Tod *********
I know that NO ONE was staying in Savannakhet back when they had same day service :/
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Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERCool, thank you very much. (Y)
Tod *********
@J**
, there is no consulate in S/E Asia that officially offers same day service. There are agents in Phnom Penh and other places that can 'bend' the timeline for a price. The people I know who've gotten visas in PP and had them issued faster used Lucky Lucky Motorcycles Shop.Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI WILL find that b****dy document :-)
I know a memo about that was posted some time back in time, LOL
I know a memo about that was posted some time back in time, LOL
Tod *********
Savannakhet was the only consulate officially offering it but they put out a memo a few years ago saying they no longer were providing same day service :/
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Steve *******
Not possible Full stop. Dont think they ever were
Robert *******
Apply day 1, pick up day 2. It is on almost all websites of the Embassies and Consulates.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERIsn't he a good man, putting loads of little buns in the oven ;-)
Steve *******
Kneeds, not needs dough!
Ron *******
Tod is doing the night shift at the bakery. He needs to earn some dough.
Steve *******
This thread is getting outta hand. Tod and Lloyd must be asleep now!
Jim *******
I must be too old to understand what a Tourist Visa is,or what you're not allowed to work on this visa means,and I guess also why they have W.Permits. sorry guys.
Ron *******
I never bought the bakery. I work there between visa runs.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERMy golden rule:
Don't worry, be happy.
Don't marry, stay happy.
Don't worry, be happy.
Don't marry, stay happy.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERNo wonder you're skint, who goes and buy's the bakery just to nibble on some cake?
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERWelcome to slavery
@Ron ******
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTER😂
Robert *******
Congratulations Ron.
Ron *******
Im skint so getting married and off to Savannakhet for a visa!
Robert *******
btw, I can not work on a visa run.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERNo camel - no nomad.
Robert *******
@Jim ******
I'm living in Thailand as a nomad which means: "a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock", I have no livestock but a laptop so Im digital I can work where ever I want.Ron *******
@Jim ******
really? I thought it was normal!Jim *******
@Ron ******
One cannot work on a Tourist Visa. Got it?Ron *******
It's difficult for most to get a day off from work here to get a Tourist visa and no funds to afford an overnight stay.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERNow that would seriously affect their chakra :-)
Robert *******
I assume your customers are all holiday makers and world travelers with lots of time, but no time enough to spend two or three days in a nice country to organize a visa back to Thailand.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTrust me, I'd love to smack some yogis bottoms :-)
Robert *******
Just tell them: Go Phnom Phen Thai Embassy, tell he staff you want it back same day or even better within 15 minutes, don't want to waste time there and they maybe do it for you if you smile. Pay know the tour and NO money back if the staff did not do it for you.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERSo that what I try to find, either a picture or a document
Robert *******
Customers are a pain in the ass, all they can shout is: I want, I want. I want, if they were children i would kick their ass.
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTEROn Phnom Phens Embassy website it said, minimum 48 hours but they insist, Agents can have it done on the same day
Joe ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI am aware of that but some of my customers insist it's possible to get express visa in Phnom Phen. But I'm sure, I saw somewhere a memo where it said, all embassies have to do 1 day in , next working day collecting.
That's what I tried to find
That's what I tried to find
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