Is it easier to get an O visa in Laos or Vietnam for expats in Thailand?

@Jeff ************

everything might be easier with an agent, but I know even the agents in Bangkok I haven’t serious problems, opening bank accounts for their customers just last week a bank employee in Pattaya was arrested for opening bank accounts

@Jeff ************

I think the whole process is a mess. I went to Laos from Thailand to apply for the non-O visa once there I find out you have to submit the application online now there is no in person visits. You need to attach a copy of your criminal record, a health screening and a copy of your Thai bank account with ฿800,000. 

@Eric *********

I am not quite sure. We asked and they said it was best to fly and stay atbleast one night. I didn't question as we are too far from the border to cross by land. I also heard (not sure if this is true) that there were less hassles if you flew.

@Doug *******

So that is what I see on their site....

Since is online every thing should be on PDF except for photos.

And for bank account last 3 months of my account in canada in english with no less of the equivalent of 800 000 thaibath every month on one PDF document

Is that it?

Thanks a lot!

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed and signed Visa Application Form

• 2 passport-sized photos taken within 6 months

• An original and a copy of passport or travel document which is valid for no less than 6 months, including bio data page, immigration stamp to Lao PDR page, and Lao visa page (for applicant with no residence in Lao PDR)

• Additional requirements for specific purpose

Retirement

• At least 50 years old

• A letter from a Thai bank certifying that the applicant holds a bank account with a fund of at least 800,000 baht; or a letter issued or certified by an Embassy/Consulate that the applicant has a monthly income of at least 65,000 baht

(or equivalent in other currency)

@Doug *******

So the embassy site is not accurate for the requirements if you've done it in vientiane? How long did it take?..you did it online. Go pay day after. And then could you go out... like in Luan prabang?

laos is the easiest, though it’s been a few years since I’ve gone. Just take the overnight bus to mukdahan, cross the friednship bridge and chill for a few days along the river while waiting for the visa. The sandwiches there are really good.

For non-o marriage, I didn’t need to any funds to show. Only to extend after 90 days did u need to have the 400k in a Thai bank.

@Jeff ************

Why not simply do a visa run to Laos via an agency? It's by far the easiest way. They take care of everything. Don't make it so complicated.

@Jeff ************

Not been to vietnam, But thêres no border there .id rather not step on a land mine and go to laos for 4- 10 dáy

@Jeff ************

You can't do a border run to Vietnam as it doesn't border Thailand

@Jeff ************

nope