Hi All, I’m one of those South Africans who thought I was doing the right thing by getting my visa at the consulate in Pretoria, and ended up with writing all over the top. The best translation I could get of the writing was “if want to change visa, recommended to return to South Africa”. Has any progress been made regarding visa runs with this writing? I was told that since the writing mentions “change”, I could probably get a new tourist visa in Laos.
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A South African expat inquires about the implications of a note written on their visa from the Thai consulate in Pretoria, suggesting they must return to South Africa to change their visa. They seek clarification on whether they can obtain a new tourist visa in Laos despite this note. Responses indicate that applying for a new visa in Laos might be possible, but caution against using the Thai consulate in Pretoria.