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Is the Vientiane Consulate still crowded for visa appointments or has the flow improved?
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Jul 31, 2019
7 years ago
Nèwēy *******
ORIGINAL POSTERJust booked an appointment in Vientiane Consulate. The time booked is between 9-12. Does it still get rammed to the rafters or is it a steady flow of people now?
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The Vientiane Consulate's appointment system appears to have improved crowd management, with reports of a steady flow of visitors rather than overwhelming numbers. Attendees have shared experiences of shorter wait times, especially for early arrivals, and suggest that going on a Friday could be beneficial. While typically no proof of flight is required for a tourist visa, it seems practices can vary depending on individual circumstances.
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Tony ********
Go on a Friday and stay the weekend, there's still 72 slots left now. I'll be there in 8 hours or so. I'm #059. I'll give the full SP tomorrow.
Ludovica ***********
I went this morning, my queue number was 87 but I was there before opening and after less than 30’ I was out because many people were still not there!
Ben **********
Was there today. Can’t say it’s any better organised. But it works.
Nèwēy *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for all your information. It’s much appreciated👍🏻
Nèwēy *******
ORIGINAL POSTERVivs Adapo
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Robert *******
normally Vientiane does not ask for any proof if you apply for a Tourist Visa, but i've seen reports of people after back to back visa exempt entry, tourist visa are asked some question.
Bob **********
Ben Chesters won’t do much good to go in the morning
Bob **********
Calum F Greig he’s had only one in 12 months
Ben **********
@Robert ******
oh, no proof, just photocopies of passport and stamps.Ben **********
@Robert ******
I’ll tell you more on this tomorrow. I have one tourist visa for the past 12 months and applied for another today. They looked at my passport and seemed ok with it. BUT, I never paid the fee. Will go back in the morning when I’ve finished drinking every scrap of BeerLao I can get my hands on.Reply to
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Andrew ******
Does Vientiane require proof of flight out of Thailand for tourist visa request?
Not been there for a while
Not been there for a while
James ********
Which day of the week are you planning to go to the Consulate? That has lots to do with the numbers of people.
Sarah *********
No not at all, you go in number so if for example your 119 they call the numbers up in bunch if that makes sense (0-20, 20-40 ect) Your in and out now
Nèwēy *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sarah ********
, thank you very much. I’m 128 so presume I’m after 10.Reply to
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Sarah *********
It’s very well organised now it’s a lot better with the booking system
Nèwēy *******
ORIGINAL POSTERSarah Calvert , So if I turn up at 9 I’m not going to get stressed out as there aren’t 500 people in front of me? Lol
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