Can I get a 60-day tourist visa in Savannakhet, and what are the requirements?

Tourist Visa 60-day Visa Savannakhet Visa Requirements Thailand Immigration Vientiane Changes

Jun 26, 2019

5 years ago

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Since Vientiane as changed a lot, can I simply go to Savanaket to get a 60 days tourist visa? 

Is Savanaket ask for the 20 000 or anything else? 

Last year, I did two 60 days in Vientiane and it was so easy, I wonder about Savanaket. 

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about obtaining a 60-day tourist visa in Savannakhet, highlighting a perception of changes in Vientiane. Responses confirm that Savannakhet requires proof of 20,000 baht (or equivalent) in a bank account, as well as proof of onward travel. It is noted that Vientiane has switched to online booking for visa appointments, though other requirements remain unchanged.

Tod *********

@Ja***

, is 100% correct (y)

@Je**

:) ,

Savannakhet requires proof of 20K baht or the equivalent in a bank account (you CANNOT show cash), and proof of onward travel within 60 - 90 days.

I don't know why you say Vientiane changed a lot, all they did was go to online booking for appointments. Go to their website, make a member profile and book and appointment on the day you want to go to the consulate to apply for your visa. Other than that they haven't changed anything

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5 years ago

Tod *********

@Julianna ******

I'm so sorry to hear that happened, Honestly it's one of the first reports I've ever heard from Vientiane where they asked for proof of funds :( Sorry :(

5 years ago

Jonnalyn ********

@Tod ********

I did book an appointment. I posted it here but deleted it after a day.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Juli****

, so if you were at vientiane last month you had pre-booked an appointment for the online booking system right?

If this did happen you're the FIRST person it happened to as I can't see ANY posts on the interweb of anyone else saying this happened and as busy as vientiane is it'd be all over the web if it was happening.

5 years ago

Jonnalyn ********

@Tod ********

I am very certain I went to Vientiane. I was confident I wouldn’t get denied as it was only my second time there and my fourth tourist visa stamps on my passport.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Julianna ******

Vientiane does NOT ask for a bank statement :/ Are you sure you weren't at Savannakhet?

5 years ago

Jonnalyn ********

@Tod ********

I was at Vientiane last month, I got denied cos I couldn’t show a bank statement with atleast 20k in it. I wasn’t prepared for it since all I read was they don’t ask for any proof which is so wrong. I wasn’t the only one that was called to provide bank statement though.

I had 20k cash with me at that time but they didn’t accept it as they want a bank statement which I don’t have. So I got denied and got a one month visa on the border instead.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Daniel ******

, they still don't ask for ANY proof of anything, and the online appointment system in Vientiane has been beaten to death on just about every thai related inter-web forum and group out there. :O

5 years ago

Daniel *******

Well, you gotta admit, booking an online appointment is a teensy bit different than cruising across the border, getting your picture taken and a visa slapped into your passport without ever entering a building...

5 years ago

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James **************

Savannakhet ask for onward travel, bank statement 20k baht i believe.

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James **************

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