Is it feasible to travel from Udon Thani to Savannakhet in time for the ED visa cut-off?

ED Visa Visa Application Thailand Immigration Transportation in Thailand Udon Thani Savannakhet Crossing Borders

Dec 11, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Due to the closure in Vientiane and that I already have tickets and a hotel (which I'll forfeit) l paid for  I will attempt to go to Savannakhet. I'm flying in to Udon Thani and will cross at Nong Khai. As I'm on the first flight out of DMK (05:45) is it reasonable that I can get to Savannakhet in time for their cut off? (I'm going for my ED visa, approved already by MOE). Any advice on what to look for in regards to transportation?

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The user is seeking advice on whether they can travel from Udon Thani to Savannakhet in time for their ED visa application, given potential delays due to the closure of the consulate in Vientiane. Community members suggest considering alternative routes, such as crossing at Mukdahan instead, and express concerns about the feasibility of making the cut-off time.

JJ *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you everyone for your help, I'm going to just postpone until next week as there are too many variables and that I've budgeted time wise for any hiccups I'm still ahead of the 8 ball. Really do appreciate this group.

6 years ago

Paul *********

If Vientiane consulate is closed there’s a good chance so will the one in Savanaket.

6 years ago

Ivan ************

@Pa**

I believe this is an extraordinary closure in Vientiane related to a VIP visit, not a Laos holiday. So it doesn't affect the other consulate.

6 years ago

Amornrat **********

savannakhet is open.

6 years ago

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Amornrat **********

Steve *******

You could fly to udon thani. Then take the bus to mukdahan and cross the border there. I doubt you'll make the cut off time but it'll be a lot easier than going from vientiane to savannakhet.

6 years ago

Len ******

You dont go across at non khai for Savannaket it is next to a bridge itself in mucktahan

6 years ago

Steve *******

You wont make savannakhet from vientiane, youll need to apply the following day. Your best bet would have been flying to ubon then cross the border at mukdahan. Savannakhet is about an 8 hour drive from vientiane.

6 years ago

Dylan ********

Wrong border if you want to get to Savannakhet quickly,

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