Answered3 years ago

Is the Thai Embassy in Vientiane open on December 4th and 5th for visa applications despite the holidays?

Thai Visa Vientiane Embassy Holidays Visa Application NON-O Visa Thai Embassy Hours

asked Nov 28, 2023

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We want to go to Vientiane for 60 day Thai visa. On the gov website it says 4 & 5 Dec are holidays but on the website for application appointments they show up as available for those dates. Need to book return tickets so is anyone more informed? Thanks 😊

Answer summary

The original poster is seeking clarification on whether the Thai Embassy in Vientiane will be open for visa applications on December 4th and 5th, despite these dates being listed as holidays on the government website. Community members express concerns about potential holiday closures and advise against booking appointments on these dates. Some note that the Lao National Day may lead to additional closures, while others suggest contacting the embassy directly for confirmation. Tips for arriving early to avoid long lines are also shared.

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Dan ********

If I was doing this, I wouldn't schedule for a date that may or may not be an embassy holiday. Why risk it?

Another tip: Arrive at the Thai embassy as early as possible (7am sounds good). The line can be very long. The line doesn't move fast. They may stop processing applications for the day at lunch time.

3 years ago

Jakee **********

@Dan *******

so ignore the scheduled appointments time they've given?

3 years ago

Dan ********

I wouldn't schedule on a Thai holiday if I could avoid it. If I couldn't avoid it, I'd try to call/email the embassy to confirm. It doesn't matter what anyone on Facebook says. It only matters what the Thai embassy staff say. Good luck.

3 years ago

Dca *****

@Jakee *********

As per Thai Embassy in Vientiane website, should be open, since their Calendar Updated on 2 October 2023, states that they will be closed on 8 December 2023 instead.

However, for this year's Lao National Day (2 December), the Lao government will be having a Substitution Day on Monday, 4 December 2023. As to whether Lao National Day 2023 affects the holiday closure of the Thai Embassy remains to be seen....

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3 years ago

Chris *******

Fe Rama ix king bd... all gvt offices closed

3 years ago