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What is the best place to reapply for a 3-month non-immigrant O visa after leaving Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Consulates Reapplication Vientiane Visa Process Hanoi Visa Application

Pot *****

asked Apr 27, 2026

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Hello all. I made a mistake in dealing with money matter during my 3 months non-immigrant O visa and can’t apply for 1 year extension. I’m planning to leave the country and reapply once more for the 3 month non-immigrant visa.

The first time I applied from Hanoi as I was living over there. What could be the best place to reapply for one ? I’ve been told it’s quite fast from a Thai consulate in Laos, do you have some  more information ? Thank you

Answer summary

The user is seeking advice on the best place to reapply for a 3-month non-immigrant O visa after an extension issue in Thailand. Community members suggest that Vientiane is known for fast processing times, with some receiving their visas on the same day. Other locations mentioned include Hanoi and Savannakhet, with a note that while the application process is primarily online, physical location at the consulate remains important for the application completion. Visa agents may also assist with this process.

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Paul *******

Savannakhet used to be a good place, cross at kalasin. Not sure these days but not a bad drive and overnight stay.

6 months ago

Van ********

A visa agent could easily sort this

6 months ago

Martin *******

I got mine back the same day in Vientiane less than 2 weeks ago

6 months ago

Pot *****

@Martin ******

do you mean you apply online in the morning and get it back later the same day ?

6 months ago

Martin *******

Pot Seb You submit it online , go and pay the 2000 baht in the morning. I had an email within 15 minutes or so asking for clearer pictures,I resubmitted them and I had the visa by 14:00 same day

6 months ago

Tom *******

I would have thought it would be easier to apply from the consulate you used before

Or does that mean you travelling a long distance

6 months ago

Jan ******************

Place is relevant as processing time varies, but Vientiane and Hanoi/HCMC are known to be quite fast.

6 months ago

Jean ************

As the process is online, the place is not really relevant. Everything depends on your application. I saw some people get their non-O visa the same week in Vientiane and some wait for it more than two weeks. The staff in a particular place help but don't decide.

6 months ago

John **********

@Jean ***********

The place is highly relevant. Even though the application process is online you must be physically present in a location served by the consulate you will apply through, and have to remain there until the application process completes

6 months ago

Jean ************

@John *********

definitely. But you can choose any place (where you have to remain) to do that. Whether you apply from Vientiane, Hanoi or Manila, the same people deal with your application.

6 months ago