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What do I need to know before applying for a Non-Immigrant O Visa based on marriage in Savannakhet, Laos?

Oct 22, 2017
9 years ago
Andrew ******
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Good evening all. I'm off to savannakhet in Laos tomorrow for my non immigrants o based on marriage so I'll keep you all posted on how I get on.
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A user discusses their upcoming trip to Savannakhet, Laos to apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa based on marriage, seeking advice from the community. Commenters share helpful tips, such as ensuring they have all original documents, including a marriage certificate, and caution about the closure of Thai consulates. They also discuss personal experiences, visa fees, and cultural insights related to marrying a Thai national.
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Tod *********
Keep in mind that the thai consulates in both Vientiane and Savannakhet are closed today. . .
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Andrew ******
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Good place and how far to Thai consulate from there about?
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Terry **********
maybe bit more forget now
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Terry **********
not far
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mins you pass Thai Consul on way from laos border to Avalon if remember rightly
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Tracy **********
i was there too. in the star fruit room
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Andrew ******
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O defo taking all original
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Andrew ******
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I'm also at Avalon residents lol
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Terry **********
as said it do no harm to take all as when i do go will not arrive till afternoon at the border so plenty of time to check all before i go to immo next morning just means 2 nights at Avalon Residence
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Tracy **********
take the real marriage cert too.
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Jordan ********
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can I inbox you?
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Tracy **********
lol no sinsod .... actually iys my second marriage .
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Jordan ********
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well it beats those old chubby expats drinking in the bars, how do you find the difference cultural wise? and are you expected to do anything as a lady married to a Thai man I assume, you were payed a heavy sinsod?
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Tracy **********
we have a facebook group .. over 300 of us.
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Jordan ********
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laos actually but it's just rare to find a foreign woman with a Thai man I thought all the Thai women didn't want them 😉
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Tracy **********
yup... you got married to thai woman?
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Jordan ********
You got married to a Thai man?
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Tracy **********
i just went . no proof
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Terry **********
same i am going next month also so give an update
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Amornrat **********
They not asking, just pay visa fee THB5,000.-. At border they also not asking.
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Scott ********
Didn't ask me about money 3 months ago
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Terry **********
meaning copys of Tabien Baan and wifes id both signed
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Terry **********
make sure she signs them thats all
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George *******
take extra cash for beers!...555
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Andrew ******
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Hi Scott. I'm taking wife id, marriage certification, tabian bann and passport etc. Do you need anything else?
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Scott ********
Not going to ask about money
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Scott ********
5000
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