Are Vientiane and Penang still the easiest options for obtaining a SETV?

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May 4, 2017

8 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Are Vientiane and Penang still the easiest places to go for a SETV?

Also, should I have any problems getting an SETV if I already have 3 visa exemptions (plus one extension) this year?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation confirms that Vientiane remains one of the easiest places to obtain a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV), with some users recently acquiring their visas without needing to show "proof-of" documents. In contrast, Penang has additional requirements such as proof of onward travel and hotel bookings. Additionally, there is concern about complications due to already having multiple visa exemptions within the current year, but no specific issues were mentioned regarding approval for SETV in such cases.

Phil *******

Just done one in Vientiane. No proof of 's needed. Picked up visa this afternoon.

Now having a beer in Udon Thani.

8 years ago

Marie *******

Just came back from Vientiane. Got my 3rd one there. Absolutely no prb

8 years ago

Marie *******

Well I had applied for 2 thai SETV. I got 2 extensions in BKK, 1 stamp in BKK airport and 1 stamp crossing the border last December.

It was my 3rd application for SETV

8 years ago

Tod *********

you didn't get the "too many tourist visa" stamp from them this time did you?

Sometimes people don't even see that stamped in their passport or on the visa :O

8 years ago

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Tod *********

Cliff *********

That's correct regarding Penang Todd

8 years ago

Marco *********

They ask to show 20,000 in cash at border if you cross by land at Sadao. Penang Consulate doesn't require financial proof for SETV. It does for Ed Visa.

8 years ago

Cliff *********

Always Best to take

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b sometimes they ask and at times they Don't you never know

8 years ago

Ellie *******

One agent said "Better to have proof of fund".

8 years ago

Cliff *********

Yeh Last week there were a lot of Disgruntled folks at Banana Agency

8 years ago

Tod *********

thanx (y) I wasn't sure ;)

8 years ago

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Tod *********

As of now, Vientiane seems to be the easier of the two. Currently they require none of the "proof-of's".

I could be wrong but I believe Penang requires proof of onward travel and a hotel booking..

8 years ago

Marco *********

Correct Tod, Penang requires return ticket and hotel booking or house rental contract.

8 years ago

David *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks, Tod!

8 years ago

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David *****

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