What is the current processing time for a tourist visa to Laos from Vientiane?

@Martín *******

ahhhh ok. If you go to Laos be prepared to stay a night or 2 and pay for an entry visa. If in Bangkok do a border run/bounce from Onut to the Cambodian border easy and only 1 day.

@Martín *******

Don’t get the Tourist visa from the Thai Embassy, you don’t need it. Because you’ve been working you wont have a problem entering now on the Visa Exemption- either fly in/out or do a border bounce as suggested above.

@Martín *******

@Martín *******

no, because you said you are coming off a work permit, so its common to do this to look for another job or indeed, tidy up loose ends.

@Martín *******

you wouldn’t get hassled b/c you are no abusing Tourist Exemtion stamps. If you haven’t purchased flight tickets a land border bounce is best (10 hours door to door). If flying one day in Laos.

@Martín *******

maybe or maybe not if its through an airport. That's why I suggested thai visa service as you won't be knocked back as they grease palms. Contact them service.

@Martín *******

yep that's why you contact them as they requested. So they are very very responsive

@Martín *******

airports are hard on people now so don't take my advice but

1. Have ฿20k in cash

Have your address in Thailand and

A proof of onward travel .

Expect to be questioned and maybe denied entry to Thailand if your past history of entries warrants the IO to pull you aside. Always maintain you are a tourist and haven't seen all of the country yet.

My suggestion that's all.

@Martín *******

why didn't you tell me earlier. i HAD one too but if you still have then a fly out/in is no problem.

if you hold a Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (for business and work) and plan to leave and re-enter Thailand, you must obtain a re-entry permit before leaving the country, otherwise your visa will be voided.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Why you need a re-entry permit: If you have a Non-Immigrant Visa "B" and leave Thailand without a re-entry permit, your visa will become invalid, and you won't be able to re-enter Thailand on that visa.

Where to apply: You can apply for a re-entry permit at any immigration office in Thailand.

Types of re-entry permits: You can apply for a single or multiple re-entry permit.

Cost: The cost for a single re-entry permit is 1,700 THB and 3,800 THB for a multiple entry permit.

Important note: A re-entry permit is valid for the duration of your visa, meaning it doesn't reset your stay days every time you re-enter.

@Martín *******

ahhhh ok. Then if you want a hassle free way of re-entering the country I strongly suggest use land as much less hassles. Why not give my suggestion a quick message and they will say its ok or not and give you a price. I think you will pay ฿4000too.

@Martín *******

yes if you are pulled aside have those 3 things. Try Bangkok buddy a border bounce company too

@Martín *******

just trying to help

@Martín *******

ok what passport are you travelling with? whats wrong with a 60 day Visa Exempt extendable by a further 30 days?