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Is the DTV visa application available online, or do I need to book an appointment?

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Dec 29, 2024

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I'm heading to Laos next week for the DTV. Does anyone know if it’s available online or I've to book an appointment?

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From January 1, the DTV visa application process will transition to an online system through the eVisa portal for the Thai consulates in Laos, specifically in Vientiane and Savannakhet. Applicants will need to log in to the system, upload their Lao visa and entry stamp, and use their hotel address as required. However, they must still book an appointment at the embassy to make the payment for the eVisa, as online payment will not be available at these locations. This change has been communicated to ensure a streamlined application process.

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Tod *********

okay, the two thai consulates in Lao Vientiane and Savanakhet are indeed switching to the eVisa online portal effective Jan 1

That means you GO to Lao, you log in to the system you apply, upload your Lao visa and entry stamp use the hotel where you're staying as your address,

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You have to make an appt to GO to the embassy and PAY for the eVisa itself

For some reason Vientiane and Savannakhet will on the eVisa system but will not have the ability to do online payment

This is the notice on the vientiane thai consulate website

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Pedro **********

How long is the application taking? Do we need to stay there till approval or can return before?

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Tod *********

@Pedro *********

did you go to the website and read the processing time they have listed? OR did you even click on the image grab I posted OF the page that lists all that eVisa stuff?

I ask you that because it appears you did not 🙁

and no, you can't come back here, you stay IN the country whose consulate you used until it's approved or rejected. 🙂

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Aviv *******

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is it true the since December 20 the process takes 10-15 days in all countries?

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Pedro **********

Apologies, Tod! Thank you very much.

Are you aware of embassies which are performing faster? Within a week?

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Tod *********

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David ********

appointments finished 20 December for anyone wondering. Can remember a post saying Laos will be online applications but would take 14 days to set up. Maybe confirm with embassy as Tod has explained. You wouldn't want to make the trip for nothing. But it's a cool place to hang out while you wait for approval

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Tod *********

Savannakhet says you can only show up to pay between 9-11

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David ********

ok so they are fully online it's up and running just no system to pay online must go to embassy to pay. 10,000 bht. That's ok I found Vientiane very good to deal with and understand English well. I think they will be a good option to apply at online.also close to border with bus and train options back to Thailand

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Tod *********

READ the image grab I posted 🙁

At first they said you had to make an appt to show up and pay (at either Vientiane or Savannakhet I can't remember which one)

Now it looks like you just show up during the hours they're open to pay

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Helen ********

It's all online through the e-visa site from January 1 on. Most nearby embassies have switched or are switching over in January. This has been commented on numerous times in the group.

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Carl *******

As I understood it - there is no longer in person appointment for DTV? It is all now via the evisa?

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Tod *********

right after the 1st of the year you apply online, but in Vientiane and Savannakhet you have to GO to the consulate to pay in person after you've applied

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Carl *******

ah I see! Thanks for clarifying that.

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Allnew ********

You must make a reservation online.

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Aviv *******

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@Allnew *******

no appointments... Seems like it has an error

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Incognia **********

They will close until 1 january.Can have error.

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Allnew ********

As far as I know there is an appointment.

Because I made an appointment there to take a foreigner on the 6th.

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Tod *********

@Allnew *******

To PAY for the eVisa you applied for online

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@Allnew *******

you are referring to December 6? It changes to online January 1.

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Aviv *******

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@Allnew *******

could you please share a link to the site you made the appointment?

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