What are the requirements and costs for applying for a tourist visa at Savannakhet, and do I need to show proof of funds at the border?

@Tod ********

OK. I was just confused there for a bit. In truth, more than a bit. I read here every day to try and keep up on things and when I hear something different than what I have planned after asking for advice, I want to check it out. This is all pretty new to me since alot of my time here was on medical stamps and I have no idea what those are. And don't want to know, either since I cannot get another, anyway. Just the SETV from Ventianne. I am happy with that. Thanks, Tod.

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@Jackie *****

Even though there are TWO thai consulates in Lao (Savannakhet and Vientiane) they run totally different in terms of requirements for visas, etc. Vientiane requires nothing to issue tourist visas (no onward travel, no proof of funds, no hotel booking) while Savannakhet requires onward travel and proof of funds ;)

Remember, ALL thai consulates (even ones in the same country) are not the same in terms of requirements. :P

@Alexandra ************

OK, thanks. Savannahket i think is different than Ventianne. Everyone here say not bank account or ticket out of thailand necessary in ventianne. Kind of scared me there for a minute. LOL Thanks for getting back to me.

This was in Savannahket. I had read on here that they would ask for it, so I had the papers prepared. Money doesn't need to be in Thai account though. I handed the papers, he flipped through each page, very brief check and I was done in less than a minute.

Alexandra Woynarowich Were you asked to show booking for stay and money in thai bank account in Ventianne? Common advice here is that you do not need those for SETV at Ventianne. Not true? You get SETV at Thai embassy? JB

Yes. I showed flight out of Thailand as well as a booking for a majority of the stay.