How can I obtain a Thai visa on the same day from Pattaya to Vientiane?

Thai Visa Visa Application Process Pattaya Vientiane Thai Embassy Travel Tips Border Crossing

Mar 28, 2018

7 years ago

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Pattaya - Vientiane ( Laos) Thai Embassy , same day

You can leave Pattaya and get you visa application in on the same day ..I've just done it .. you still have to stay overnight in Vientiane to collect you passport & visa the following day

Fly from U-Tapao 07:20

Arrive Udon Thani ( UTP) 08:30

Bus UTP - Nong Khai Border 08:50 - 09:50

taxi quicker 

Cleared Thai exit & Laos entry Cutoms by 10:30

Taxi to Thai Embassy arrived at Embassy 11:10 ( No queues )

I was number 513 at embassy - Passport was ready at 3:15 , so I didn't go an d queue like everyone else at 13:30 - I went at 15:00 - no queues

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post outlines a travel plan for obtaining a Thai visa at the embassy in Vientiane, Laos, from Pattaya, Thailand, detailing the journey and timings required to make a same-day application. The author shares their successful experience, including flight details, bus travel to the border, and visa collection timeline, while commenters discuss the feasibility and offer additional tips.

Greg *****

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if you get delayed go the embassy the next day.. the alternative is go the day before anyway... its worked for me twice ... ..I don't know why I bother sharing ...

7 years ago

Michael ********

Unless the plane is delayed, the bus is delayed, held up at border, held up with transport to the embassy, yes very easy ;)

7 years ago

Greg *****

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yes.. that nearly an hour ... plenty of time ... its either that or fly in the day before

7 years ago

Michael ********

Arrival at 11:10. As far as I know application closes at 12:00. So Cutting it mighty fine if anything went wrong or any delays. I would not be recommending people to rely on your strategy.

7 years ago

Greg *****

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I've got lots of little tips about Laos ... if its relevant

7 years ago

Matt *********

@Greg ****

what’s up with these tuk tuk prices. They want

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about $5.00 usd to go 1 km lol

7 years ago

Greg *****

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A bit late if you are there !!

Accept a taxi from one of the touts before Laos immigration .. they will get you through quicker

Book a hotel on the Riverside so that your Thai Sim will still work

If you rent a scooter ( a good idea to kill time and the taxis back and forth to consulate ) - police will fine you if you have your lights on in day time

I found some out of town girly bars , if that’s your thing

I found a great expats Irish Bar on the dark side O’Gradys I think it was

Nice Cafe 200 meters up from consulate - cafe sinouk

@home nightclub is good for hook up after midnight

7 years ago

Matt *********

I am here now. What are your tips?

7 years ago

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Matt *********

Tod *********

(y) Thanx for the update.

Good plan missing the crush in the early morning. :)

7 years ago

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Tod *********

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