What are the insights and experiences on obtaining a Laos visa from Vientiane for a trip to Thailand?

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Feb 23, 2024

10 months ago

Enes *******

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Hi, I got my tourist visa from Vientiane and I would like to share my experience that might help some people.

I exchanged money in Nong khai and rate was 1 Baht = 550 Lak. Also exchanged in Vientiane (std exchange ) 1 Baht = 650 Lak.

I got Laos e visa and it was 1900 baht. People who get visa on arrival pay only 1000 baht (that's what they told me) and all process same, there is no any advantage of having e visa. I will be happy if someone correct me or shed some light .

Rent a motorbike from Elephant Motorbike for 250 baht per day.

There is a bus from vientiena bus station to nong khai bus station and it is just 15.000 Lak.

Immigration process is smooth as long as you have all documents.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shares their experience acquiring a Laos tourist visa in Vientiane, including information on currency exchange rates (1 Baht = 550 Laotian Kip in Nong Khai and 1 Baht = 650 Kip in Vientiane) and the costs associated with obtaining an e-visa versus a visa on arrival. They mention that the e-visa cost them 1900 Baht while the visa on arrival can cost around 1000-2000 Baht, depending on nationality. The immigration process was smooth as they had all required documents. Other comments provide additional insights into appointment requirements for visas, advantages of e-visas, and varying visa fees based on nationality.

Maxim ***********

Exchanging THB for LAK on the Thai side is a rookie mistake. LAK is a dead currency outside of Laos. The rate in Laos is better than XE.

10 months ago

AmerAsian *******

just call the cops

10 months ago

Simon ************

Lao vise on arrival was 1700 baht 3 weeks ago

10 months ago

Maxim ***********

@Simon ***********

@Nongnuch *******

You are both right and wrong. The price depend of your passport origin.

10 months ago

Simon ************

@Maxim **********

thanks for that I knew I had paid 1700 baht didn't know they was different prices for different countries

10 months ago

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Simon ************

Nongnuch ********

@Simon ***********

no. It is definitively 40 Dollar and 100 baht, or 2000.- Baht

10 months ago

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Nongnuch ********

Klaus ***********

Laos Visa on arrival is either 2000 bht or 40$ in crisp notes.

10 months ago

Christopher *************

Dependent on one's Nationality it is mandatory to HAVE an e visa.

10 months ago

Jon **********

The benefit of the e visa is that you save a page of your passport from being wasted with old school visa stamp.

10 months ago

Rene ******

Maybe its usefull to give a list of the documents?

10 months ago

Enes *******

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@Rene *****

they only checked my visa application form and bank account statement but I prepared all documents before to go. Highly recommend to prepare all documents.

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10 months ago

Sk **********

@Rene *****

very smooth process, they will ask just passport photocopy , hotel booking and sometimes ask for “show money

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thaibaht or in Dollars 280 ,Your photo, 99 % they dont ask to show money.

10 months ago

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Sk **********

Graham ******

And you missed you need an appointment at Vientiane and it's pick up the following day (I believe)