What is the process for obtaining a Non-O multi-entry visa at the Savanakhet consulate?

Jun 8, 2018
6 years ago
Michael *********
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I wanted to share my experience with Savanaket. I drove there from Pattaya myself over night. took 8 hrs to Mukdahan. I stayed in Mukdahan 1 day at the River front hotel which was ok at 800 baht. room and wifi were good. I went to the crossing early next day at 06.45 am and parked my car there for 250 baht. Crossing over is simple and easy using the bus at 50 baht. Into Laos and you get a visa on arrival for 1500 baht and then a tuktuk to the Thai consulate for 100 baht. It opened at 09.00am and there were about 12 people there. if you have the correct documents it takes less than 60 seconds to be passed. I went to get a Non O 12 month multi re entry visa being married to a Thai. It was easy and smooth. I was then at my hotel by 09.15am. I stayed at the Aura hotel. this is right next door to the Avalon hotel. The Aura was 900 baht per night. I have to it looks ok but the internet wifi is terrible. the food in the restaurant is also bad. I ordered some lunch and paid in Baht. i got ripped off and confronted them about it. They crapped it when they realized i had caught them out and i then get my correct change. Anyone silly enough to stay there be careful. Next door at the Avalon the wifi is excellent and the rooms just as good but cheaper also. There is a nightime area near the river front with a square with some bars and restaurants. Its not a busy place. but ok to hang out for the evening. Next day at 2pm collect my passport. hand in the white ticket they gave me the day before and iff to the crossing. I had already agreed with a tuktuk guy that me and a friend go there for 200 baht. When i arrived. the guy starts to demand more money. They turn nasty at this point as you are at the border. i am not scared of this guy and simply gave him the agreed price told him to call the police if he not happy. He shouts a bit and i just walk away. I dont stand for bullies and wont give into anyone like this. Anyone going to Savanakhet should take a picture of your tuktuk guy and write down your agreed price. Overall i would drive it again and if i had time would maybe have an extra day in Mukdahan first as it looks a nice place with friendly people. I did notice an immigration office along with a re entry permit office on the river front. Not sure if its open or if its for something different to the immigration at the bridge. Maybe some one call let us know if they know.
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The author shares their experience of obtaining a Non-O multi-entry visa at the Savanakhet consulate after driving from Pattaya. The process was straightforward, involving a visa on arrival in Laos and quick processing at the consulate. Recommendations are given for hotels and navigating local transportation, along with caution about potential scams. Comments provide additional insights and advice on required documents and personal experiences with the visa application process.
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Grantio *****************
Did same last week same visa. Met an Aussie there who only wanted a 2 month tourist visa. Didn't have financials bit still got his visa. Think he must of been lucky
Grantio *****************
Fast
Grantio *****************
Like I said think he was lucky. But easy place do the visa
Tod *********
yep, Savannakhet is hit or miss on wanting to see proof of 20K baht in a bank account for a single entry tourist visa. They have signage posted on the windows about it
Tod *********
thanx for the update (y)
George *******
Great info thanks!
Liam *****
Avalon Hotel for all your Savankhet needs. Should be somewhere in the rules of this group!
Jari ************
Hard beds according to some reviews...
Terry ******
If you get to the consulate early to pick up your passport (30-40 minutes prior), you will be out in under 10 minutes and can walk another 10 minutes to the bus station and get the 2.30 international bus to Mukdahan...saves any dramas. As for hotels, a good reliable cheapie is Savan Pattana g/house, 300 (fan), 400 (air), good wifi and free coffee and banana in the morning, bike hire, and a fridge full of Beer Lao int he foyer.. run by a very nice family.,I have stayed there several times now.
Lucas ***********
May I ask you what documents you needed for that visa? Did you have to show the required "400,000" baht?
Michael *********
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Ajarn Andy Robinson nope. just the documents listed. the address etc is for a tourist visa
George *******
Thanks
@Mic****
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Michael *********
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@George ******
yes. signed copy oh her id card
George *******
@Mic****
, thanks very much for all the info and your patience in answering questions - much appreciated. It's a bit of a minefield trying to work out how best to go about most easily getting the best visa and this sort of relation of 1st hand recent experience is great. Last question, do i need to take a signed copy of my wife's Thai ID or passport too as she will not be with me.
Michael *********
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@George ******
yes. all originals and copies all signed by you and your wife
George *******
@Michael ********
So the thing to do is bring the originals of marriage certs and house book, and colour copies of both, correct?
Michael *********
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Ralph **********
@Michael ********
Did they want the actual house book itself or copies of relevant pages ?
George *******
@Michael ********
thanks. More good info
Michael *********
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They never asked for proof of funds. just original marriage certs and house book
Mark **********
No proof of funds is required!
Michael *********
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5000 baht
Charlie *********
George *******
@Charlie ********
you got a non-o multi based on marriage in hcmc?
Charlie *********
$200 in HCMC, but visa free entry to Vietnam. Ultimately similar in price but seems to me HCMC a nicer place overall to visit. Just had a very enjoyable three day trip here; cool city with excellent seafood. Consulate office very quiet with fast and easy process
Charlie *********
How much was the visa?
Michael *********
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I will add that they did want to see all original documents for mariage etc and they did turn away some people for tourist visas because they did not have correct documents.
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