What is the latest time to submit a visa request at the Vientiane consulate, and when can I expect to pick it up?

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Oct 4, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Urgent question please, what's the absolute latest time you can get to the consulate in Vientiane to submit a visa request? I know its recommended to go early but need to know what time they stop allowing people in to join the queue

Also, from what I understand they are closed on weekends, so does that mean if I do it on Friday I'd have to wait till Monday to pick it up?

Thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To submit a visa request at the consulate in Vientiane, it is recommended to arrive before 11 AM, as that is when requests are typically accepted. The consulate is closed on weekends, meaning if you submit your application on a Friday, you will need to wait until the following Monday to pick up your visa, starting from 1 PM.

Paul *********

Requests in before 11am so get there as early as you can.

Pickup next working day after 1pm

Yes they’re closed on weekends.

6 years ago

Alvin ************

Don’t worry about paying, that’s on pickup the next day, bring payment in THAI baht!!

6 years ago

Alvin ************

They say 11:30 but don’t risk it, no later than 11:00. Processing is 1 working day. Like the guy said, stop at the building on the left FIRST to get the form and fill it out ONCE you’re cued up in line. You’ll have time enough

6 years ago

Dayne **********

Mondays are busy too but get there earlier and you'll only wait about 90 mins. There is a separate line for people using visa agencies so you need to be in the right side lane. You can get a form in the building on the left and full it in while you wait in line

6 years ago

Jackie ******

@Shane ******

As long as you leave thailand on your last day of visa, or exempt, doesn't matter. I did just that. Plans went awry so I had to stay a 3rd day as I arrived too late to queue. No matter. I left thailand before overstay or red stamp came into effect. I was there on a Thursday, which is not recommended. I can confirm that. Crowds galore. jb

6 years ago

Shane *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

thought as much, thanks. Should of flown out yesterday

6 years ago

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