What are the chances of being denied a second SETV at the Embassy in Vientiane?

November 10, 2019

5 years ago

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Hello!  I have plans to travel to Vientiane to apply for a SETV. This embassy was recommended to me in this group as one of the 'easy' ones, but I am now getting nervous seeing more recent reports that they are denying people with only 1 prior tourist visa.

I am US Passport holder, currently on a 60 day SETV obtained in the US, which will be extended. 

My only other history is one VE entry to Thailand this January, and one in November 2018. Both were by air and both were extended. 

Does it sound likely that I will be rejected for a second tourist visa? 

And if I am denied a visa at the embassy, does that impact  my likelihood of getting through the land border? This would be my first entry to Thailand by land.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a US passport holder, is anxious about applying for a second SETV at the Vientiane embassy due to recent reports of increased rejections. They have previous extensions on tourist visas and are worried about the implications of applying for a visa after such history, especially when transitioning to a land border entry into Thailand. Community members provide varied insights, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation, including proof of funds and previous visa documentation, while some express that outcomes can be unpredictable.

James ********

Our OP has their visa options...we wish them good luck. Commenting closed.

5 years ago

James ********

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5 years ago

James ********

Savannakhet

Tourist Visa, apply if you stayed less than 90 days in past 6 month, show own Thai Book Bank with balance THB 20,000.- up OR print out from your Bank account from home country value USD 700.-up. OR Onward air ticket.

5 years ago

James ********

Vientiane...

Tourist Visa, if you had previously some Tourist visas your application will be considered more carefully. Vientiane is now asking for proof of funds, Book Bank with balance THB 20,000.- up OR print out from Bank account from home country value USD 700.-up. Onward air ticket is not required, but prepare Rental Contract too

5 years ago

Amornrat **********

since last week they start asking.

James ********

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Jacquelyn *******

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@James *******

thank you this is helpful! Do you know how "official" the rental contract needs to be? I am renting from a Thai landlord who just wrote me a receipt by hand

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James ********

Vientiane will look closely at prior SETV and visa exempt entries with extensions. I suggest you ask

@Amornrat *********

before you go to Vientiane. Also Vientiane requires an appointment made online...no walk up allowed.

You likely will be denied a SETV at Savannakhet.

5 years ago

Jacquelyn *******

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@James *******

yes, plan to make an appointment as soon as the window opens. Thank you!

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Jeremy ********

You should be fine with the SETV...if not you get 2 land border crossings per calendar year (Jan - Dec)...just go prepared with all your paperwork and have your confirmation appointment slip

5 years ago

Troy *********

Nobody can read the immigration officers mind, so it's luck of the draw with that history of stamps. Good luck

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