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What are the steps to apply for a tourist visa in Vientiane after my Non-B visa expires?

Non-B Visa Tourist Visa Visa Application Vientiane Visa Exemption Thailand Visa Rules Expat Guide

Mar 15, 2025

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i just finished a contract and my non b (i've been living here on non B for years)is expiring on the 30th, i want to come back on a tourist visa for a while, take it easy and enjoy thailand before i start a new job. Im thinking about going to Vientiane soon and apply for a tourist visa there, what do i need to know, and how long would it take?

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The user is looking to transition from a Non-B visa, which is expiring soon, to a tourist visa while enjoying Thailand. They plan to travel to Vientiane to apply for the tourist visa. Key points discussed include obtaining a 60-day visa exemption if leaving Thailand for a week, the requirement of canceled work permits and extensions upon contract end, and the ease of applying for a visa online in Vientiane.

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You can come back on 60 days visa exemption

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All online now easy enough Vientiane although if you’re out of Thailand for a week you can get 60 day visa exempt coming back in

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If you are on an extension of stay then that extension finished with your contract, you should have cancelled both your work permit and the extension on your last day of work and left the country.

If you are on an actual visa (check your passport) you can stay until the visa expires

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