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What is the easiest country in Asia to process a Non-O visa for Thailand?
I've messed up a tad with my visa, so need leave the country and do a new one. Whats easiest country in Asia to process a non o 🤔
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The discussion revolves around finding the easiest country in Asia to process a Non-O visa for Thailand. Several users shared their experiences and suggestions, highlighting Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia as options. Laos is noted for its quick processing times, with some users successfully obtaining their visas in just 24 hours. Vietnam's process is also highlighted as efficient, with the ability to apply online from major cities. However, users pointed out potential delays and embassy closures in these countries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of considering travel connections and personal preferences when choosing where to apply.
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Nev *******
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Dave ******
I understand that non immigrant visa's need to be done in your home country?
So it would seem not but that's what my embassy website implies.
So it would seem not but that's what my embassy website implies.
Greg ***********
Dave Owen only the Non-Imm-O/A visa needs to be applied for in your home country. Non-Imm-O visas (without the "A") can be applied for anywhere in the World where there is a Thai embassy or consulate
Dave ******
Greg Alexander thanks, noted
Frank *********
Dave Owen Hi there, not the case, I went to Vientiane Laos, Applied online on the Sunday I arrived as you need to upload entry stamp from passport, NonO, received my QR Code notice to pay the next day,.. went to embassy to scan and pay 2000 Bhat,.. and received my NonO the very next day,… this was three months ago
Carl *********
OPDave Owen No, i originally thought that but not the case, can do in other countries or so im lead to believe, will let you know when ive tried it in Vietnam
John ********
Malaysia, Quala Lumpur ! Easy , cheap flight from Bangkok , 2 week cheap hotel , sorted !
Gregory *********
Which one would you want to visit? I went to siem reap stayed a month. Visa took 3 weeks with public holidays. Enjoyed Angkhor Wat and the whole town. But thats me. Next time i might do it in another place i havent been to. Get a holiday and a visa. What country has something you have wanted to do while waiting?
Carl *********
OPGregory Kleiman That's what im thinking having a bit of a jolly while waiting but cambodia i think will miss while there having the feud
Gregory *********
@Carl ********
I was there whilst it was on going and border closed. Even that provided insights into propaganda vs reality . The cambodians are lovely people and they need the tourist money there. The people are suffering from the govts. manipulation of the situation.
John-Paul ******
Call an agent. They can handle things for you.
Carl *********
OPJohn-Paul Riva Why pay when you can do online in 20 mins
John *******
As an FYI, the Thai embassy and consulate in Vietnam will be closed from Feb 14 to Feb 22nd. If you submit on Monday the 8th, there is a chance you get it back before the holiday, but not sure I would risk it, as then you are stuck there another week with nothing moving with the visa
Carl *********
OPJohn Macom cheers for the heads up on that one, I was just looking at flights ✈️
Richard ***********
How much all in done in Laos ?
Julian *******
Laos is currently taking 10-15 working days to process. Penang is 5-7 working days. I’m currently doing this in Penang.
Andrew ********
I went to savannakhet ,Lao , took 24 hrs just over after submitting the paperwork. There is a small print shop opposite the Thai consulate, they acted as an agent for a not very large fee.Plenty of cheap places to stay in Savannakhet. Cross into Lao via friendship bridge from Mukdahan
Frank **********
Cambodia
Carl *********
OPFrank Reynolds Not sure that work out well 🤔 🙄
Wayne **********
Vientiane was really simple. Got my non o visa there last month. Applied on a Monday, paid Tuesday morning and was approved on the Thursday.
Wayne **********
The only option is to apply online using the Thai e-visa website. I only had to go to the Thai embassy in Vientiane to make the payment. No documents are handed over
Martyn *********
Wayne Roycroft now 10 to 15 days unless you apply online 48 hours
Graham ******
Martyn Goddard you can only apply online everywhere
RubyOst********
Laos or vietnam
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