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What is the DTV application process like in Vientiane, Laos, based on personal experiences?

Mar 11, 2025
2 days ago
DTV process in Vientiane, Laos. My experience.

4 days.

Arrived the 03 of march in Vientiane. Prepared all my documents in the train. Arrived early on the morning. I add the laotien entry stamp to my folder, bought sim card in the train station and submitted my application at the station. Run to the embassy and pay (the place accept paiement till 12h30).

03 march aftenoon documents accepted, then march processing pending approval status

04 interview requested

06 interview on the afternoon. Received my e-visa by mail directly after interview and could leave laos by night.

I applied as freelancer. Just submitted porfolio + paylips.

Thank for the informations on the group, very useful to prepare everything correctly.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares a detailed account of their DTV application process in Vientiane, Laos, which took a total of 4 days. They arrived on March 3rd, prepared their documents, obtained a Laotian entry stamp, and submitted their application at the train station. They completed payment at the embassy on the same day and received an interview request by March 4th. The interview took place on March 6th, after which they received their e-visa via mail. Comments from others ask about specific requirements like bank statement duration and share plans for their own application.
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Paul *********
I’m going in may to do mine will pay in the Friday morning giving me Thursday to arrive and get the application sorted then go to LP for 3 days
Anonymous ******************
How many month your bank statement?