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What are the common issues faced when applying for a Laos e-visa?

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Dec 28, 2022
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Casey ********
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Laos e visa pretty much just burned me for 1800 baht. They sent me an email asking for my name again, lol. Then they said they couldn't find my application number and or passport number. It screenshot everything and entered it multiple times with no luck. Non sense.
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Several users shared their experiences with the Laos e-visa application process, highlighting a range of issues including difficulties in tracking their application, lack of communication from authorities, and concerns over the legitimacy of application websites. One user reported being asked for their name again despite having submitted it correctly multiple times, while others noted delays in receiving approvals. It was recommended to ensure that applications are made through the official government website to avoid inflated prices or scams.
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Val **********
We're you on the Laos Govt Website and not a scammy one. 😉
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@Val *********
 is that a question or a comment?
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@Casey *******
 just a question as I noticed that other sites not the official site came up when I searched.
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@Val *********
 i would assume any .gov website is an official government website....
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William ****************
I received mine in 3 days. No problem. For me, much easier and less time at the border.
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 they didnt send me any e mail after 3days refusal or approved.I sent them e mail and they sent me approved letter haha
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@William ***************
 that's what I was hoping for
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James ***************
Need to make sure its an official government website. There are other sites offering the same service and normally at inflated prices. I have using the official Cambodian online e visa service for years and i have never encountered any problems.
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Andrew *********
Only benefit to doing e-visa verses visa on arrival is you get a smaller stamp/sticker in passport, time at border clearance is the same
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@Andrew ********
 haha
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Val **********
@Andrew ********
 we just did e-visa and there was only one person in front of us at immigration whereas there were 50 + in the visa on arrival line.
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Casey ********
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@Andrew ********
 I was hoping for a shorter queue
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@Casey *******
 last two times my friend who did VOA passed thru immigration before me ( E Visa)
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@Andrew ********
 you have to be kidding 😂😂😂
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 nope, because even if have E Visa still have to go to VOA line, crazy, just as crazy as VOA sticker taking up a full page of your passport
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@Andrew ********
 I can't wait.....😭😭😭
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@Andrew ********
 geze lewis
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Greg ********
You bought with credit card online?
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Casey ********
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Greg Hassen yes
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 dispute charge with cc company. Don’t let them steal
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@Greg *******
 that's actually an interesting idea. I do have proof🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣
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I did it beginning of Dec. $52 (1800 thb) is the price for evisa. They say give them 3 working days, i did mine 3 days out. Their online tracker doesn't work, kept telling me it couldn't find my application. I was sitting at the gate to board my flight to Vietiane when it popped in my email
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@David ******
 OMG. So maybe it will still show up......?
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Mine did..at the last moment lol. Not sure how much time you have, but it should. Like i said i applied at the last possible day. You can always do visa on arrival for $40, but understand you don'r wanna just hlgive them 1800 baht
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