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Can I collect my visa earlier than the stated two business days at the Thai consulate in Vientiane?

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Hello.  on the website of the Thai consulate in Vientiane it is written that visas are issued after two business days, not counting the day on which the application is submitted.  An example is given, submitting the application on Monday morning, receiving it on Wednesday afternoon.  Apply on Friday morning, pick up on Tuesday afternoon.  My question is, does it ever happen that the visa is ready earlier?  I'm asking about this because someone wrote in another thread that the visa can be collected the next afternoon.

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The Thai consulate in Vientiane states that visa processing takes two business days. However, some commenters noted that previously it was possible to collect a visa the next afternoon. Currently, Savannakhet allows for next-day collection with no appointment, whereas Vientiane maintains a stricter two-day rule, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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in the days of old, in Vientiane, you could collect the visa on the afternoon of the next day. Only consulate Savannakhet will have your visa ready on the next day. Vientiane NOW, after Covid19, needs longer. Don't ask me why

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@Nongnuch *******

so I have to find something to do for a few days in the capital

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Nongnuch ********

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@Michael *******

yes sure . . . . .. you could submit your application and then spend the time waiting, book a Minivan trip to Vang Vieng or go there by the NEW "fast train" for really cheap.

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Nongnuch ********

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@Michael *******

okay, so maybe my info was wrong

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@Nongnuch *******

what? No way. Check on the website, you can do appointment next week.

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Nongnuch ********

Nongnuch ********

@Michael *******

in the meantime, according to many reports we receive, the waiting period for an appointment with the Thai Embassy Vientiane, is almost 5 weeks

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@Nongnuch *******

i have this town in my trip plan but after collect the visa

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Mma *******

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Yes Savannakhet drop off AM Day 1, collect PM Day 2. No appointment needed.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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yes I know but this is too far and I'll go to Vientiane.

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Brandon ************

Brandon ************

Savannakhet is next day, Vientiane is 2 days. You need an appointment for Vientiane and they won't let you back in until 2 days later.

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Michael ********

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@Brandon ***********

thanks

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