Answered9 years ago
What are the requirements for obtaining a tourist visa at the Savannakhet consulate?
Just a heads up. Savarnaket opens at 9:00 and collect next day at 13:30.. toerist visa.. show 20,000bht cash or bank book.. if not you will be rejected....just came back 2/5/17
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The Savannakhet consulate for Thai tourist visas requires applicants to present 20,000 baht in cash or an updated bank book. If these requirements are not met, applicants risk rejection. There is also mention of some local individuals offering assistance in bypassing these requirements for a fee, highlighting issues of corruption. The surrounding discussion touches on inconsistencies in enforcement, the need for better communication of requirements, and variations between visa types, particularly noting that other visa categories like the Non-O based on marriage have different, less stringent requirements.
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Declan *****************
upto date bank book same day or 24 hours before. which is as daft as a box of frogs.
as if this was all you had. and taken it out via the atm and not updated your bank book WELL. mind boggles
just for the RECORD there is a nice laos guy directly across the road who can get around the requirments. should you be unfortunate enough to forget your docs. this charge is 5000bht . 50% back to the official at the counter. so its not all negative just CORRUPT as per
as if this was all you had. and taken it out via the atm and not updated your bank book WELL. mind boggles
just for the RECORD there is a nice laos guy directly across the road who can get around the requirments. should you be unfortunate enough to forget your docs. this charge is 5000bht . 50% back to the official at the counter. so its not all negative just CORRUPT as per
Darren *******
I heard this was happening but not asked to produce
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at all. Must be random.Darren *******
Mustve missed that one buddy. Just lucky i guess . Hey ryan.
Ryan ********
Sign at the front of immigration building says otherwise. Clear instructions are posted on everything needed.
Tod *********
Because all the thai consulates (which are located outside of thailand ;) ) are run under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they are given a LOT of latitude in deciding what or what's not required for various visas.
For instance; while Savannakhet is tough on tourist visas, they're still one of the 2 or 3 consulates in S/E Asia that will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai with NO financial proof at all.
For instance; while Savannakhet is tough on tourist visas, they're still one of the 2 or 3 consulates in S/E Asia that will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai with NO financial proof at all.
Brad ********
Thanks Tod & Lance. Always good to know there's alternatives 👍
Tod *********
@Br**
, I just found the post, it's the one in Ho Chi Minh City
Lance *******
Vietnam not sure witch one Hanoi i think
Brad ********
Out of curiosity Tod, what are the others that will issue a non immigration O based on marriage visa with no proof of financials, other than Suvannakhet?
Ashley ********
Tod Daniels What are the other ones in sea?
Steve *******
@Jordan *******
. It would be the one to use if you were married to a Thai citizen. You could get a non imm o visa based on being married.
Jordan ********
So this would be the one to use if I were to obtain a marriage visa ?
Declan *****************
BOTTOM LINE its dunb as thai regulations nothink more..
sensible approach woilukd be to hand out or show prominent information on thai side. before people get stamped out . . USE THE ATM get a statment etc .
but were are were we are i guess
sensible approach woilukd be to hand out or show prominent information on thai side. before people get stamped out . . USE THE ATM get a statment etc .
but were are were we are i guess
Robert *******
Don't let it stop you
@J**
, your info is much appreciated. And with the behavior of Decian, I do not think he/she can enter Thailand many more times.
Jos ******************
OPYou live here or what I Don't care. Just sharing experience that's it. What you do with this up to you. Negatives are easily found... next time I will not post again....
Declan *****************
correct totally fiekin dumb as i told the officer so . behind his blanked out screen
Robert *******
I know Tod, but reading this comment, I needed to ask. Thai regulations are dumb, no think more, not a sensible approach to hand out information about visa before stamped out. Its sounds crazy to me.
Tod *********
@Rob***
, The thai immigration dept doesn't have a dog in the fight concerning how visas are issued outside the country :/ That's the MFA ;)Robert *******
That means if you do not meet the requirements for a new Visa, you are not allowed to leave Thailand.
Robert *******
So you think it is wise for Thai Immigration to hand out a list of requirements of the Consulate or Embassy of country of destination, to get a new Visa, to all of the 30 million tourists before allowing them to leave the country. If i understand correctly?
Jos ******************
OPJust saying
Tod *********
It has been posted on almost every thai related f/b group and forum on the inter-web that Savannakhet is hard as nails about meeting those proof-ofz to issue tourist visas.
Unfortunately, as hard as it sounds, I have no sympathy for people who don't at least do a marginal google search before trekking off to another country to get a visa for thailand.
Unfortunately, as hard as it sounds, I have no sympathy for people who don't at least do a marginal google search before trekking off to another country to get a visa for thailand.
Tod *********
@Ken ******
nope, that requires no financial proof of anything, no onward travel ticket, no nothing, just the marriage certificates, wife's thai i/d and her house book listing.
Ken *******
Would this be the same for a multi non immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai?
Jos ******************
OPI did go for my non B. Teaching.. No bank book required for that
Gord *******
@Tod ********
So this is just for a tourist visa not a Non B visa? Although I may take my bank book anyway just in case....Jos ******************
OPYes indeed..... thanks..
Tod *********
I am however, grateful for all the updates people post on here to keep everyone informed (y)
Jos ******************
OPJust updating info. Don't wanna get into bank affairs..
Jos ******************
OPEasily done just change the amount per day. There is option for this. With all the banks in Thailand. Just with a ATM
Jos ******************
OPI was there yesterday. Didn't see them!
Declan *****************
important if your thinking of punching out balance via ATM which is fine . you wont get it in svnkt
few people pissed off yesterday a family with 3 kids included
#theywonderwhypeople are jumping next door
few people pissed off yesterday a family with 3 kids included
#theywonderwhypeople are jumping next door
Tod *********
Thanx for the update
@J**
, (y)Declan *****************
cash was no good yesterday
Only the bank book .change there mind like the weather .
#land of smiles eh
Only the bank book .change there mind like the weather .
#land of smiles eh
Jos ******************
OPYep thats true... one way or the other. Just sharing info...
Jos ******************
OPSo take before you leave Thailand duhhhhh....
Declan *****************
atm slip is ok
but no thai bank to get ot from HEADS UP only Krungsi
but no thai bank to get ot from HEADS UP only Krungsi
Steve *******
Can you explain that in English please
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