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Does the Thai Consulate in Savannakhet, Laos require an appointment for visas?

Bill *******
asked Mar 26, 2019
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Vientiane does not have any available times until April 12. I've heard there is another Thai Embassy in Laos that does not require an appointment. Is that true?
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The Thai Consulate in Savannakhet, Laos does not require an appointment, offering a more accessible option for those needing visa services. In contrast, the consulate in Vientiane has implemented a system where appointments are mandatory. Travelers applying for tourist visas in Savannakhet must provide proof of funds and possibly proof of onward travel.
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Dave ********
Dave ********
Is it true that in Vientiane you need to make an appointment? My son called Immigration Dept in Chanwattana and they said no appointment in Vientiane consulate is necessary.
@To**
Jewels ******************
Jewels ******************
Dave Mallon they checked my confirmation print out. And although it cleanly had my name and said CONFIRMED there was no queue #, which apparently there should have been. So the girl went to the desk to check. Fortunately my name and queue # was on the list and they allowed me inside. It’s a strict door. But the timing once inside was so sort. In and out in minutes. Just had to wait 3 weeks traveling in Laos for the appointment as I only learned of the new system after I had already bought my plane ticket. All good though. Laos is beautiful!
Dave ********
Dave ********
Thanks folks. That clears it up for my lad.
Jewels ******************
Jewels ******************
Dave Mallon it is absolutely true. I just did my Non B yesterday. I had to wait 3 weeks for an appointment. No way around it in Vientiane.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Since the 1 Fef 2019 it is true, here is the link
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Tod *********
Tod *********
What type of visa are you going to apply for there?

Remember for a tourist visa they DO require proof of funds; 20K baht or the equivalent in a bank account and they might ask for proof of onward travel too.
Al *****************
Al *****************
Thanks
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Pierre ********
At a Thai Consulate you give a copy of a bank account, not cash.
Al *****************
Al *****************
20K Cash any currency will work ?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Rob *********
nope, it's just for tourist visas.
Rob **********
Rob **********
Tod, do you need the 3 proofs in Savanakhet if you are applying for a 90 day non-o based on having a Thai child?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Bill ******
Vientiane is the only thai consulate that doesn't require any of the proof ofz.

Penang requires proof of funds, onward travel and a hotel booking or lodging for at least a week.

K/L doesn't require proof of funds but it does require onward travel and proof of lodging for the entire trip.

HCMC/Hanoi Vietnam & Yangon are the same, proof of funds and onward travel.
Bill *******
Bill *******
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@Tod ********
Good to know - thank you. Is there a similar policy in Malaysia? I was never asked for that paperwork in Vientiane.
Tod *********
Tod *********
In that case
@Bi**
, you will definitely want to have proof of funds and onward travel with you when you go to apply.
Bill *******
Bill *******
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I will be applying for a tourist visa
Tod *********
Tod *********
The best way to get there from where in thailand?
Joe ***********
Joe ***********
Easiest way is fly to Ubon - then a taxi to the bus station... then a bus or van to Mukdahan. At the Mukdahan bus station - take a taxi to the Savannakhet bridge - you have to cross over on a government bus after checking out of Thailand ...
Bill *******
Bill *******
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@Tod ********
Thanks - I am currently in CNX
Tod *********
Tod *********
If you're in Bangkok you can use either Air Asia or Nok Air's fly-n-ride programs where you fly to a nearby city then they mini van you right in to Mukdahan.
Tod *********
Tod *********
That is the thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao. It's across the river from Mukdahan Thailand.

They do not require an appointment.
Bill *******
Bill *******
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I'll look into it. Thank you. Have you been? Any advice on the best way to get there?

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