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Does the Thai consulate in Vientiane still offer next day visa collection?

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Jan 14, 2023
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I'm seeing conflicting info on fb and google...does the Thai consulate in Vientiane still operate on next day collection for visas? ( ie. apply Mon morning, collect Tues afternoon)
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There are mixed reports regarding the visa processing time at the Thai consulate in Vientiane. Typically, it has been stated that visas take two working days to process. However, some recent accounts indicate that applicants are able to collect their visa the next day, depending on their submission timing. It's crucial to make an appointment via the consulate's website and prepare all necessary documentation correctly, including proof of funds and accommodation.
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Tod *********
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 has their answers, good luck with it (y)
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I'm in Vientiane now, applied yesterday Thursday and told to pick up Monday afternoon. The website has recently been updated for requirements ie in the last week. Proof of funds also included needing to show 3 months of bank statements. And we had a letter from our landlord advising our address but we then also had to print their Thai ID card. FYI.
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 where did you get the website was updated in the last week? They've required 3 months bank statement and proof of lodging for your whole stay almost since they re-opened the land borders between thailand and lao last year?
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@Tod ********
 the immigration officer advised this at the Thai consulate. He also said dependents on volunteer visa are also not being granted any more as well.
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@Kimlani *******
 well that website for the Non-O was updated last in Nov 2022 and the tourist visa one was updated in Oct 2022..
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@Kimlani *******
 Thank you, it has been updated since the last time I checked. Will prepare my Thai bank statements.
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Tod *********
I call it three business day processing (counting the day you turn in your application)
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May *********
Why dont you check their website that exactly mentions of the visa processing information.
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@May ********
 because sometimes the info is out of date and they never reply to email.
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@Ed ***
 Well for my case, got reply the following day and i am pretty sure their website is up to date of your visa processing days.
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May *********
Pls check Vientaine Thai Emb and it is require to process 3 days and need appointment via their website.

For Savannakhet Thai Consulate, walk in accepts and 2 days processing time.

All info are available in their websites.
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@May ********
 or post on a dedicated visa advice Facebook group...
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@Lyndon ***********
 Yeah we asked here but his question is that he got conflicting info.

That was my practices of looking at their website first.
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@May ********
 you are assuming the websites are up to date... Often they aren't and google doesn't know better...
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@Lyndon ***********
 Hang on. He is asking for visa processing time In Vientaine and it is in their website. No conflict information.

What else you are pointing out?
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Visa processing takes 2 working days (not including submission date).
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An appointment must be made via
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No walk-ins will be accepted.

Prepare documents according to the visa type and fill the visa application form.

Visit the Consular Section of the Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane on the date and at the time of your appointment. Submit the documents and pay the visa fee.
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