Is Vientiane a good place to apply for a tourist visa if I've been in Thailand for a while with COVID extensions?

May 21, 2023
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Mark ***************
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Vientiane a good option to apply for Tourist visa, if you have been here for some time and have covidextensions? I dont have a Vientiane-stamp in passport now. I think thats the most important?
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The inquiry discusses the feasibility of applying for a Thai tourist visa in Vientiane after having stayed in Thailand for an extended period with COVID-related visa extensions. The comments highlight the importance of understanding immigration rules upon arrival in Thailand and suggest clarifying the duration of the visitor's stay in Thailand on visa-exempt entries.
Roberto *********
How long is "some time"? I'm assuming you've been living in Thailand on visa-exempt since before covid?
Roberto *********
@Mark **************
So you've been living in Thailand for two years as a tourist? All you can do is try, but many embassies and consulates are taking a dim view of this, and even if you get the visa you could still be denied entry by immigration. Have you considered getting a proper visa which fits your reason for being in Thailand?
Mark ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER
After covid extensions, just visa exempt. Thanks for your reply :)
Mark ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER
something like 2 yr
Steve ********
It's not the embassy you need to be concerned about, it's immigration when you arrive in the country. How long have you been living in Thailand on tourism-based entries?
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