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Is the Thai embassy in Laos operational, and how long does it take to get a tourist visa?

Aug 23, 2022
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Cait *********
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Help! I'm unable to reach the Thai embassy in Laos by phone, and when I try to email, the email bounces back. Anyone know a.) whether they're currently operational, and b.) how many days it takes to get a Thai tourist visa at the embassy there?
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The Thai embassy in Laos, both in Vientiane and the consulate in Savannakhet, are currently operational. To obtain a tourist visa, the Vientiane embassy requires an appointment made online and offers a processing time of 2 working days, while no appointment is needed at the Savannakhet consulate, with similar processing time. Potential callers may have difficulties reaching them by phone.
May *********
If you look their website, all required info there such as

Processing Time

The visa processing time is 2 working days (with complete required documentation)
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Gary ***********
No appointment needed for the Savannakhet Consulate.

Apply in the morning and then pick up the next afternoon.

Not many people there 2 weeks ago...
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Carsten ************
In Vientiane an appointment must be made via
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No walk-ins will be accepted. They are open 9.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30.

The visa processing time is 2 working days (with complete required documentation) Drop off in the morning, pick up next aftermoon.
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Stuart *********
Which one are you trying ? The Embassy in Vientiane or the consulate in Savannakhet? Both operational. No idea if they answer the phone though.

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