Answered7 years ago

What are the current visa application procedures at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane considering the 14-day isolation requirement in Laos?

Visa Application Thailand Visa NON-O

Atsuko **********

asked Mar 18, 2020

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Did anyone go to Thai Embassy in Vientiane to get a visa recently? Yesterday I made an appointment online, and today I found that Laos requires 14 days of self isolation measures for those who come from the countries where covid-19 cases have been found. Does that mean I must stay at a hotel for 14 days, and after that I go to the embassy to apply for the visa?

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A user inquired about the process of obtaining a Thai visa at the embassy in Vientiane amid new COVID-19 isolation regulations requiring 14 days of self-isolation for travelers from affected countries. The responses provided insights into the situation, mentioning that while travelers may need to isolate, they can still apply for a visa at the consulate as normal, despite border closures and health declarations being necessary.

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Tod *********

Okay

@Ja**

, AND everyone else. Lao closed 10 land borders with VIETNAM and 3 land borders with thailand. FWIW: the borders they closed I doubt people could find on a map (meaning they were small insignificant border crossings). They also closed Savannakhet Airport, <- but seeing as people can't buy visa on arrivals from that airport anymore hardly anyone can fly in there.

The Nong Khai - Vientiane border AND the Mukdahan - Savannakhet border are both open.

7 years ago

Jack **********

@Tod ********

, thank you, I just googled same info.

I apologize for the , ‘I heard’ comment, and realize now it just creates rumours.

🙏

7 years ago

Tod *********

People entering Lao from thailand are signing health declarations AND having their passports looked at to show they didn't come from a covid-19 hop spot. You will be able to apply at the consulate like normal

7 years ago

Atsuko **********

Really!? That's nice!! Thank you for the information. If my boss says I can't extend my contract, I try to go to Laos. Thank you!!

7 years ago

Eilidh ***************

Hey check some of the out the posts, on this page so don’t think nong khai border is shut. They only shut two land borders between Thailand/Lao plenty of other posts so jsut search the group.

7 years ago

Atsuko **********

Ah, OK. I hadn't think about going back to Japan for a while because the ticket is much expensive, but yes, that is another option. Thank you!!

7 years ago

Eilidh ***************

Right okay, well here in Australia you can self isolate in a hotel, might be different there and then there so many different little things with it. But maybe look up on you’re home countries government site for travel too.

7 years ago

Atsuko **********

Thank you for the comment. I’m worried about the 14 days of self isolation measures after I arrive in Laos. I’m going to look for other solutions.

7 years ago

Jack **********

It sounds that way.

7 years ago

Atsuko **********

Oh, I’ve just realized that I won’t be able to enter any hotels, as they are public buildings 😵

7 years ago