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How long does it take to obtain a non-B visa in Vientiane and when can I book my return flight?

Feb 8, 2023
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Taylor *******
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Having to go to Vientiane to get my non b visa this next week. I see it takes about 3 days to get… I’m wondering if anyone has any experience on if I’ll get the visa that third day in the morning/noon? I’m need to book my flight back and I’m wondering if a 2 o’clock flight will be late enough or could I still be waiting for my visa by then?

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The processing time for a non-B visa in Vientiane typically takes 48 hours, not including the day you apply. It is recommended to schedule a flight for after 1 PM on the second day of processing, as the passport may not be ready until then.
Alessandro **********
Vientiane takes 48 hours to get your passport back, don't forget to take an appointment as walkins are not allowed.
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John **********
Firstly you need an appointment. Then there is 2 days processing time excluding the day you apply. So you get your passport back in the afternoon of the 2nd processing day. I suspect there's no way your going to catch a 2pm flight. Best you can hope for is getting your passport back at 1pm and it may be a bit later
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Taylor *******
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@John *********
everything I’ve read said you apply one day and then the next day in the afternoon you go pick it up… so that’s not true?
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Ivica ************
@Taylor ******
Dont know for Vietnam but in Penanag Malesiya is next day , in morning you give all papers and passport ,next day from 14 to 16 pm pick up. Do it last week
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Steve *******
@Taylor ******
That's correct am drop off, pick up pm next day (monday-friday)
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John **********
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@Taylor ******
correct. 2nd day excluding the day you apply so 3 days
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Brandon ************
@Taylor ******
it's not the next day.
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@Brandon ***********
It was always next day pick up, drop off in the am pick up pm next day.
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Taylor *******
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Brandon ************
@Taylor ******
also note it's business days, so if you apply on a Thursday or Friday, you're not getting your passport back until after the weekend.
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Taylor *******
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Ok so I’ve been reading up and can someone confirm if it takes 2 days or 3 days to get the visa?
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