What documents are needed to apply for a tourist visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet, Laos?

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Aug 26, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello , I need help.Who traveled to Savannakhet (Laos) for a tourist visa in the near future, what documents did you provide? Thank you for the answers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To apply for a tourist visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet, Laos, it is generally required to provide proof of 20,000 baht (or equivalent) in your bank account and evidence of onward travel within 60-90 days. Although not every individual is asked for these documents, failing to present them when asked may result in denial of the visa. Alternatively, applicants may consider the consulate in Vientiane, where such documentation is not required.

Tod *********

If you are unable to meet those requirements I'd say the thai consulate in Savannakhet isn't the choice for you and you should go to the one in Vientiane instead.

The consulate in Vientiane does NOT require proof of funds, proof of onward travel or proof of a hotel booking for a tourist visa.

6 years ago

Tod *********

The thai consulate in Savannakhet requires proof of 20K baht (or the equivalent) in a bank account and proof of onward travel in 60-90 days.

They don't ask every single person BUT if they ask and you can't provide it you don't get the visa.

6 years ago

Jenny *******

@Tod ********

Thanks a million Tod. Very reassuring :)

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Jenny ******

If you're crossing into thailand by the land border at Nong Khai you will not be asked for proof of funds. Handz down that is the most user friendly and easy border to cross into thailand from.

6 years ago

Jenny *******

@Thomas *******************

Thank you! I want to be safe rather than sorry :)

6 years ago

Thomas ********************

Vientiane does not require proof of funds. Immigration might. In which case it's cash. Can be other currency equivalent.

6 years ago

Jenny *******

@Tod ********

Thank you. Can I clarify if I need cash or bank acc next week, going to Vientiane for a 60 day tourist visa, travelling though Udon thani/ land crossing please? currently in Chiang Mai finishing my first 30 day extension on a tourist visa.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Jenny ******

There are usually two times you are asked for proof of funds and they have totally different requirements

One time you'll be asked for proof of funds is at the thai consulates that require it to buy a visa, in that instance you must show a bank account and CANNOT show cash

Another time you'll be asked for proof of funds is by the officers at passport control when stamping into the country, in that instance you must show cash and CANNOT show a bank account.

6 years ago

Jenny *******

Doesn't need to be cash ?

6 years ago

Mariia **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Mariia *********

any bank account

6 years ago