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How fast can I get visa approval in Laos, and do I need to use an agency?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the process and speed of obtaining visa approval in Laos, noting that it can take as little as three days. Several commenters shared their personal experiences, indicating that it was indeed possible to get visa approvals quickly, often without requiring interviews. Questions about the necessity of agencies for the visa application process were also raised.
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Brendan *******
Is for dtv or non o
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Mine was approved in laos in February,3 days also!
Anonymous ******************
Did you use agency?
Tin **********
Wat course
Anonymous ******************
hi. Did you use any agency?
Andi ***********
Only 3 days to get approved? Very fast for Laos..
Anonymous ******************
Do you have to do the interview?
PinkQui*******
Anonymous participant 631 tip on the question asked during your interview?
Sing ******
匿名互动者 631 6 day
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 631 Yes, Laos requests an interview before approval.
Ned *******
@Andi **********
did you stay in Laos the entire time? What was the interview like?Andi ***********
@Ned ******
I got my DTV in Taipei, the interview I had was basic questions on my job. Laos is similar but the difference in Laos you are asked to show your bank balance with the 500k THB. You should stay in the country of application until approved to avoid your DTV being cancelled.Reply to
Andi ***********
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