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Can I fly out on the same day as my visa interview in Vientiane?

DTV Visa Vientiane Interview Visa Process Travel Advice Soft Power Program

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Vientiane application — soft power 

I got the interview date on 22 May morning 10am 

Can i immediately fly out in the afternoon around 2pm? 

Or should I wait one more day? 

What will they ask in the interview? What should i prepare?

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The questioner seeks advice regarding their DTV visa interview scheduled for May 22nd at 10 AM in Vientiane. They are uncertain if they can fly out the same afternoon at 2 PM or if they should wait a day after the interview. Community responses suggest that it's best to wait for the visa approval before booking a flight, as outcomes can vary and interviews may necessitate additional document requests. Typically, basic questions are asked during the interview regarding the applicant's purpose for the visa and financial standing.

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It depends on what you get approved ( which you won't know before hand )I got a approved later in the afternoon.. I tried to book a 6 pm flight but it was full..I wasn't able to get out of there until about 8ish

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Anonymous *************

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Peter Jillen i apply through soft power. Hopefully not so complicated

I am aiming at 8pm flight but i wont book until i get the approval

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Hank ***********

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I had my interview in Vientiane. They asked for more documents, and didn't end up giving me a decision (approved) until over a week later

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@Hank **********

when was that?

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Interview was 28th April, approval was 5th May. Applied as a freelancer/workcation.

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John **********

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Wait until you have the visa in your possession. It's never guaranteed until the process completes

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Anonymous ******************

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When did you apply and make payment?

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Anonymous participant 387 13 may

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GiftedDr********

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I got an email before I even left the building. If you need it printed out then you can ask the guys across the road. And although your interview time is 10am its a ticketed system. I got there for my interview at 10:30am and I was 8th in line

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Anonymous *************

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GiftedDragon1738 did you fly out the same day as well?

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Anonymous participant no we didnt fly out the same day. We are travelling around laos for 30 days

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Anonymous *************

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GiftedDragon1738 do you mean they have a specific time for each person?

What questions did they ask you? They didnt ask me for any further doc. Is there any chance to be rejected?

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GiftedDr********

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Anonymous participant yeah i got an email with a time which I got there before but there was 8 people in front of me so expect to wait and not get in for the time it says on your email.

Mine was for a workcation dtv. Tbh not many questions at all. Was interested in my income from the UK. Just be positive, answer the questions they ask. Make sure they match up with what you have filled in on your dtv and im sure you will be fine

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SinKu *****

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When you paid your application fee did you have to print out the document or did you show it to them digitally on your phone?

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Anonymous *************

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print out

There are shops to print near embassy

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James ********

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Stay in VIENTIANE until the decision is known.

We wish you success 🤞🤞🤞

Please let us know what the decision is... thanks 👍

What is your passport nation?

For what purpose for the DTV visa did you apply for?

Workcation or Soft Power Activity?

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Andi ***********

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You need to wait until a decision is made. Often approvals are sent soon after the interview. They will ask basic questions on your application. why you want the DTV etc. Be prepared to show your bank balance on your phone.

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@Andi **********

in that case, i can actually fly out on the same day?

I will print out all the bank docs and muy thai gym docs

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Andi ***********

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant Yeah, you can fly out same day once a decision made . You need to show balance on app as well

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