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Is the visa application process at the Savannakhet Consulate the same as at the Vientiane Consulate in Laos?
SavannakhetVientianeVisa ApplicationNON-O VisaTourist VisaExperience ComparisonConsulate ServicesImmigrationExpat Assistance
Feb 13, 2018
8 years ago
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs the experience at the Consulate in Savannakhet, Laos the same as in Vientiane?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The experience at the Savannakhet Consulate is generally considered to be more relaxed and less busy compared to Vientiane. Visa requirements can vary slightly, especially for different types of visas like the NON-O or tourist visa. Important documents for applying at Savannakhet include a bank statement, hotel confirmation, and a return ticket. The processing time is usually efficient, with many applicants suggesting a two-day turnaround for visa collection if all documents are in order.
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Jemes *********
Mate just take hotel confirmation paper, Return ticket out of Thailand and Bank statement.. don’t worry you will get it .....
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Anders ***********
i havnt been to Vientiane David so i cant compare..
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Axel *************
if you have all the documents, no problem and fast. Most are not so many people. 2 days for the visa but plan. Hand in papers in the morning and pick up from midday on the other day.
Anders ***********
They open 14:00
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Kieron ********
Savanakhet - tourist visas are harder. - non o visas are as easy as it gets
Axel *************
why
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Jemes *********
In savannakhet you have to show bank statement, hotel confirmation and return ticket back to your home...
Jemes *********
Yeah!!! That’s what I actually mean lol
Jemes *********
Doesn’t make any sense... it’s same back to your home either ticket out of of Thailand..😂😂😂😂😂😂
Jemes *********
@Anders **********
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"In savannakhet you have to show bank statement, hotel confirmation and return ticket back to your home." for what kind of visa is this ??
Axel *************
if you go to embassy with the right papers you have no problem and go to savannakhet you have no waiting time.
Axel *************
Alex Martinez i can read. what you tink ?
Axel *************
if you have all , no problem. make coppy and take original.will not see home ticket.
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James **************
savannakhet is less busy/busier, but doesn't have as much food/bars as vientiane
Pascal ********
Went last time to savannakhet in 2014, drop of in morning, pick up same day afternoon after 14hr. Same day back in Thailand. Was non immigrant o, marriage
Steve *******
@Pas***
Not sure about that, back in 2012 it was next day pick up and its been the same since thenLance *******
Yes i only go there.
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@Lance ******
it was before the year before also next day pick up, guess they did that only for a short time. Liked to visit that consulat, easy going and good serviceLance *******
Next day pick up now
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Mark **********
Can you download a pdf of non immigrant o visa for savannakhet anywhere?
Mark **********
I have no permanent address can I do extension in Roi et?
Dominique **********************
@Mark *********
yesRobert *******
@Mark *********
Best option is to start your own topic to avoid confusion with the request in this topic. Visa and Extension of Stay are two total different things.Mark **********
Robert Lagas I'm on an setv 60 day at present
Cheryl **********
on second glance, that form may be out of date 😨
Robert *******
The diffrensce: Extension of Stay based on Marriage you do at your local Immigration Office, there you do not need a Visa Application form but the TM 7 form, Application for Extension of Stay.
Mark **********
This will also do for extension of stay based on marriage?
Cheryl **********
Google says, You're Welcome 😊
Mark **********
Thank you
Cheryl **********
this?
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020%20Visa%20Form/SVK-VisaForm.PDFReply to
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Cheryl **********
in my experience, Savannakhet is not as busy, everyone is more relaxed.
Dominique **********************
So easy ! And nobody , nearly , open 9.30 -11.00 and pick up one day after 2pm
Steve *******
From what point of view? They do have different requirements for different visas. Both are user friendly.
Amornrat **********
@Mark **********
tourist visa n multiple non o based on marriage are OK, for retirement I would go to another place.Lance *******
Savanaket isn't as busy.
Dominique **********************
Non o based on marriage
Steve *******
Im pretty sure they're both the same for non imm O based on being over 50. Check their websites.
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERretirement visa requirements?
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER60 day Tourist Visa requirements
Dominique **********************
Yes
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