I checked all the posts #vientianelaosthaiconsulate but unfortunately did not find anything answering my question, so it would be great to get some advice this way.
I am currently on an O-A retirement extension in Thailand, but would like to switch to a 90 day retirement O visa, applied for in Vientiane after breaking the O-A line by entering Laos close to the end of my current extension of stay without buying a re-entry permit before.
Now I see on the Vientiane visa application form that I will have to chose from 'single-', 'double-' and 'multiple entry'. My plan would be to return to Thailand after the visa has been issued and then apply for the 1-year-extension of stay in due time at my local immigration office. But I will have to leave Thailand for a short trip to Germany about one month after I will get the visa in Vientiane.
So, should I apply for the visa with double or multiple entry already in Vientiane or just with single entry and then in Thailand buy a re-entry permit for my trip to Germany? Do these two approaches result in different consequences/requirements regarding my return to Thailand and/or my intended extension of stay? Or would it be advisable to schedule the visa application (with single entry) that early, that my Germany trip would be only after the first extension of stay, i.e. later than 90 days after issue of the visa (and buy a re-entry permit then)? I understood, I can quit my current extension of stay at any time by leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit, right?
Sorry, if all this sounds rather trivial, but I of course want to avoid risking the visa and/or extension of stay.
Thanking you so much in advance,
Carsten
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently on an O-A retirement extension in Thailand and seeks advice on switching to a 90-day retirement O visa while navigating travel to Germany. They inquire whether to apply for a single, double, or multiple entry visa in Vientiane, and the potential implications for returning to Thailand and applying for a one-year extension. Responses indicate that Vientiane typically issues single-entry visas, with recommendations for handling re-entry and the importance of displaying sufficient funds for the visa application.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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