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What are the pros and cons of applying for a Thai visa in Laos compared to Vietnam or Cambodia?

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Feb 1, 2025

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Are there pros and cons for applying in Laos over Vietnam? Or say Vietnam over Cambodia? I wanted to explore more of Laos after applying.

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When considering where to apply for a visa, expats debate the pros and cons of doing so in Laos compared to Vietnam, or potentially Vietnam compared to Cambodia. A notable downside of applying in Laos is the requirement for a personal bank statement showing a balance of 500,000 THB for three months prior to the application.

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Main con with Laos is needing a personal bank statement detailing 500kTHB for 3 months before applying.

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right, didn't realise you had to prove 3 months worth. Is this with Laos only then compared to Vietnam and Cambodia?

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Sam Rios Yeah just Laos. Vietnam and Cambodia have no minimum time for the 500k. Malaysia 6 months.

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