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What is the process for obtaining a Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet?
Hello guys. Day 1 done in Savannakhet. Arrived 6.30am to Mukdahan. Took a tuk-tuk to the boarder. Immigration done under 30 mins both side. 1 ID photo and application form plus 1500THB. Arrived to the consulate 7.45am. Opening hours from 8.30am but they didnt open the gate till 9.15am. Forgot the application form so i had to fill in one. They ask only copies from everything. They did not wanted to even see the original docs. One thing to mention they ask a copy from the passport as well here in Savannakhet. Do not understand why if they take the passport but never mind i had 2 copies. So i gave all the paperwork plus 5000THB and got my number. 0003. Tomorrow after 2pm i can go collect my passport. Tomorrow i will come back with update again. Enjoying Savannakhet and the market. The prices are really funny here. Everything is so cheap.. :D
Thanks for everyone for the help and information
Thanks for everyone for the help and information
Answer summary
The post recounts the author's experience obtaining a Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet after crossing from Mukdahan, Laos. The process involved completing an application form, providing ID photos, and paying a fee, with no need for original documents. The community discusses the requirements for a Non-O visa based on marriage and shares tips about transportation options and shopping for cigarettes and alcohol in Laos.
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Tod *********
Both Nok Air and Air Asia offer a fly-n-ride from Bangkok to the Mukdahan Indochine market.
Craig *********
Can someone please confirm the current paperwork /documents required for the extension based on marriage in Savannakhet
Tod *********
@Ana***
, The up-coming holiday closure dates for Savannakhet are Friday the 6th, Friday the 13th & Monday the 16th :)Ananda ****
@Tod ********
we are not in a rush and planning to go after Songkran and I think the consulate is closed on Monday anywayTod *********
@Ananda *************
I know people who have done those trips with both airlines. The only down side is the air asia flight gets you to the Mukdahan Market too late to get across into Lao and then get to the thai consulate on time so you have to spend an extra day I don't even think the earliest Nok Air flight gets you to Mukdahan early enough either. :/
Ananda ****
Thank you, just checked Air Asia and the flight is to Nakhon Phanom and arranged transfer to Mukdahan. That might be the way to go!
Ananda ****
Hi, I am planning to go to Savannakhet and was going to fly from Bangkok to Nakhon Phanom and then bus. I can’t find any information about buses doing this route other than a 20h night bus with 2 stops. The bus from Bangkok via Mukdahan seems like the best option.
Has anyone tried the Nakhon Phanom option?
Has anyone tried the Nakhon Phanom option?
Lance *******
@Ananda *************
nok chi busses single story bus. Probably spelt wrong. English movies meals and you arive at Mukdahan 7am ish. I've never had a problem with them. Some companies are a nightmare.Ananda ****
@Steven *****
yes that’s what I found too
Steven ******
OPusually i try to look for buses on rome2rio website but there i can not see any direct bus from Nakhon to Mukdahan. only taxi and is about 700-900THB. Bangkok-Mukdahan is quite a long journey. the site says 10 hours.
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Alan *******
@Ananda *************
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Ananda ****
just weighing up the options at the moment, I thought I had figured it out but it seems that I have to keep researching
Alan *******
Ananda Mello Costa It all depends on what time it arrives in Mukdahan .....if you don't get the 7.30 or 8.30 bus across the bridge you are cutting it fine to to get to the Consulate .Even though I can get a 3am bus from Surin I always get the 6pm and stay in a Hotel..The Buses are notorious for not running on time with late arrivals .But the choice is yours :)
Ananda ****
@Alan ***************
thank you. How about the night bus?Alan *******
Although the bus is a pain I would recommend you take one from Bangkok to Mukdahan that arrive during the day and stay in a Hotel for the night .There is an OK one in the top left-hand side of the bus station,( about 400 baht ) .You can then get up about 6.45, have some breakfast and take the first 7.30 bus across the bridge .I think the Hotel is called Submukda Phoomplace Hotel
Alan *******
Also get a New TM.6 as you leave Thailand , you can have filled in for your return and get through Thai Immigration whist others are filling in their's TM 6 ;)
Terry **********
Yep I received one the last time going over before returning did not ask but she obviously knew what I was going for...I said I have a spare old one I was going to fill in....she just laughed
Steven ******
OPDay 2 done in Savannakhet. 2pm clockwise opened the gate. Got my passport with my new visa. Took a tuk-tuk back to the boarder. Immigration done about 30 mins. Needed to fill in a new arrival card(TM..)i forgot the number. Handed my passport and TM card to the Thais they didnt even check i took something with me or not. Already on the bus back to Khon Kaen. Thanks for the TVA group for all the kindness and helpful information. Thank you guys
Alan *******
I went 6 weeks ago ...I took
Passport.
Completed application form (with 2 passport photos attached)
1 copy of passport front page (photo page) signed by you.
Original marriage certificate (mine was Thai version).
1 copy of marriage certificate, front and back on single sheet of paper as it is on the original certificate, signed by wife.
Copy of wifes ID Card, front and back on single sheet of paper, signed by wife.
Copy of wifes house book (Tabien Bahn) signed by wife.
5,000 baht Non Immigrant ‘O’ Visa fee.
Got there a 8.45 ,3rd in the Que ......Handed in the paperwork and IO look at it all and handed back the Original marriage certificate .Pick it at 2pm the next day ...back home in Surin by 8pm
Passport.
Completed application form (with 2 passport photos attached)
1 copy of passport front page (photo page) signed by you.
Original marriage certificate (mine was Thai version).
1 copy of marriage certificate, front and back on single sheet of paper as it is on the original certificate, signed by wife.
Copy of wifes ID Card, front and back on single sheet of paper, signed by wife.
Copy of wifes house book (Tabien Bahn) signed by wife.
5,000 baht Non Immigrant ‘O’ Visa fee.
Got there a 8.45 ,3rd in the Que ......Handed in the paperwork and IO look at it all and handed back the Original marriage certificate .Pick it at 2pm the next day ...back home in Surin by 8pm
Craig *********
@Tod ********
can I download the form I need to fill in at the consulate anywhere?Craig *********
Excellent. That's what I have. I was looking at my wife's change of name certificate before and wondering why it was only one side
Tod *********
You don't need the one in the above image, you need the front and back of this one
Tod *********
@Craig ********
BOTH of the thai marriage certificates have things written or stamped on the back and you need BOTH sides copied and signed.You really don't need to have the one that looks like a form, just the one with the rose border around it.
Craig *********
My mistake. I was looking at a different document
Craig *********
@Alan ***************
have they changed the marriage certificate? Mine is just one side?Steven ******
OPGuys i know my question is not visa related but anyone of you is smoking? Anyone bought cigarette from Laos? I just would like to know how much i can take with me back to Thailand tomorrow...
Terry **********
Laos fags ok cheap if you don't buy in market get at duty free before get your bus back across bridge I got a carton of LM and litre of good gin for 600 baht
Steven ******
OPThank you
Lance *******
@Steven *****
market is ok that's cheaper than duty freeSteven ******
OP@Lance ******
can i buy from the market and take it with me? We are 2 of us me and wife. So 2 cartons. I found some not too bad cigs for 100thb a carton thats why im asking. Or only from duty free?Lance *******
I carton per person ask a tuk tuk driver to take you to duty free store they will tell you the limits on alcohol and smoke cheep as chips too
Ümit ********
Thank you for share information
Lance *******
Beer Lao🤤
Terry **********
Enjoy
Tod *********
I take it you're getting a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai?
Joe ***********
@Tod ********
I have seen them turn down people saying they do not do O visa based on marriage, they send this guy away while he had all the paperwork and went there before several times without a problem!
Adrian ************
@Greg ****
there is a airport about 1-30 from mukdahan but I forgot the name lol it's about 3000 baht to fly last time I did it mate
Joe ***********
Use Google Maps
Joe ***********
You can't really drive into Laos without a lot of documentation, insurance and hassle, so I recommend the Kiengpiman hotel in Mukdahan, Thailand - drive in the evening before - leave the car - get a tuk tuk next morning to get to the bridge to Savannakhet.
Greg *****
@Joe **********
thank you .. would probably drive .. I’ve looked at googleMaps , my girl is from Korat which is on the way .. so that might work
Joe ***********
@Greg ****
- depending on where you start - you can fly to Ubon Rachathani... Take bus to Mukdahan. Or Take a bus to Sakon Nakhon - then a van or bus to MukdahanSteven ******
OP@Greg ****
bus coz we dont have a car right nowTod *********
@Greg ****
It's across the river from Mukdahan. You can get there by bus, or you can fly into the airport there I believe (it's way expensive to fly in though). It's one of the two thai consulates in the area that will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O visa based on marriage to a thai without proof of finances.
The other one that issues that visa is the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Greg *****
I didn't realise there was a consulate at Savannakhet .. how did you travel there ?? fly ? bus ?
Steven ******
OPYes sorry forgot to mention it. Im excited about everything here
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