What is the current procedure for applying for a SETV or Non-O visa at the Savannakhet Consulate?

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April 30, 2019

5 years ago

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Morning all - what is the current procedure for SETV or Non - 'O" at Savannakhet Consulate ?

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The current procedure for applying for a SETV or Non-O visa at the Savannakhet Consulate includes providing proof of funds (20,000 baht or equivalent), proof of onward travel within 60 to 90 days, and potentially a hotel booking or confirmed lodging.

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Tod *********

thanx for the update (y)

5 years ago

Tod *********

For a single entry tourist visa you'd need proof of 20K baht or the equivalent in a thai bank account, proof of onward travel in 60 to 90 days and you could be asked for proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging..

5 years ago

Iain ********

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@Tod ********

next one....... UK O-A hopefully. I know there is no double entry tourist, I should of explained better, 1000 single entry, then 800 baht per extra entry, confusing as probably meant multiple entry 1800 baht.

5 years ago

Tod *********

I think you were just lucky you weren't asked for proof of funds or onward travel because they've sure been asking a LOT of people who use that consulate.

Still at least you got your tourist visa. AND seeing as you know when that entry stamp is expiring you can plan ahead and make an appointment for the consulate at VIentiane if you want to for the next one. (y)

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Iain *******

there is no such thing as a double entry tourist visa :/

You just picked the wrong day to go to Savannakhet. If you go on the days that the visa run companies show up there it will be no fun. IF you plan it out and go on the days they're not there, I doubt there's 50 people showing up the whole time they accept applications.

5 years ago

Iain ********

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on saying I would never return, I was speaking with a lad from Udon & he said getting an online appointment was extremely difficult as the touts outside were booking them all....... staying here just seems to get harder

5 years ago

Iain ********

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Did a run to Savannakhet - Chaos is probably the best description. The touts were unsure of the rules for 'O'Visa, you have to be married or have baby !!! I assume the baby element was for Guardian extension. They never mentioned the retirement extension. Went for the tourist option, seemed there was less to go wrong. Bought & filled out an application form. As of Monday there was no requirement for 20,000 Baht or for any exit flight. Then waited for 90 minutes in the sun for the place to open.Arrived 0730, left after depositing application 1045 - not a fun experience at all. queue jumpers were rife, hard work in the heat. Paid 1000 baht for single entry, double was 1800 Baht after managing to escape went for Beers !!!. Returned next day to collect, queue moved quickly and was there about 30 minutes. Left and vowed never to return............

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Tod *********

and what would be the reason you're applying for a Non-O visa?

5 years ago

Amornrat **********

@Tod ********

no, they not issue. Last week we had one Customer 54 years of age, they said you strong, can work, needless to say they guy was pissed, he even refused to take the tourist visa he was offered. For Tourist they enforce strictly the PROOF OF FUNDS and onward ticket occacionally. On a side note they also start to give "Reminder stamps" out that Tourist visa are for tourist.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Iain *******

there is no retirement extension available at a thai consulate in another country.

IF you're talking about getting a 90 day Non-O visa from there I believe you need a police background check, proof of 800K baht in a thai bank account and a medical certificate.

@Amornrat *********

can they get a 90 day Non-O based on being over 50 from Savannakhet?

5 years ago

Iain ********

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@Tod ********

retirement ext.

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