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Should I use an agency or go solo for a visa run to Laos?
What's the best way to do a visa run to Laos? Agency or just do it yourself?
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The community discussion revolves around whether it’s better to use an agency or handle a visa run to Laos independently. Several users suggest that a visa run can be done easily by oneself, with one user noting it took less than 45 minutes. Others indicate satisfaction with using an agency for convenience, sharing personal experiences of receiving assistance with paperwork and navigation at the immigration office.
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Robert *******
As this question is not about Thai Visa, and you can find reports of getting Visa's and travel advice to and from Vientianne when using the search option on this page, I will close commenting.
Rune *****
piece of piss to do alone
Jackie ******
i just posted my experience today. read it. like i said, a little expensive, but i did little to nothing to get my number for tomorrow. i would do it again. in and out in under 45 minutes. jb
Robert *******
You can do all by yourself.
Jackie ******
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how much did you pay?Jackie ******
itz true, RL, you can do it all by yourself. i have used this lady several times. she even filled out the paperwork, walked me to the right windows, i did basically nothing. which is how i like it. others may not wish to pay, since u can do it on your own, but i am very happy with shelling out a little coin, doing nothing, basically, and having a very good result. just sayin'. jb
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