What is the validity period for stamped documents when applying for a Non-B visa at the Thai embassy in Vientiane?

Nov 22, 2019
5 years ago
Kirstyn ********
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Hi all, hoping you can help me ☺️

I am a teacher on a South African passport and am in the process of getting my non-B visa.

My documents have been stamped by the education department on the 19th of November but I’m planning to go to the embassy in Vientiane, Laos on the 22nd or 23rd of December.

My question is, does the stamp on my documents expire on the 19th of December or is it ok if my stamp is older than a month before I head to the embassy?

Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you 🌸
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking advice on the expiration of a stamp on their documents for a Non-B visa application. They have a stamp dated November 19 and plan to visit the embassy in Vientiane in late December. Responses indicate that validity may vary and suggest contacting the employer or the embassy for confirmation.
Markus **********
in penang Malaysia the documents was valid 30 days 2 years ago. Not that it will help you a lot but a 30 day time frame seems reasonable.
Tod *********
What was the reason you got the documents so far in advance of you actually going to the consulate to get a visa?

There definitely is a time frame that they're valid for but you should be asking your employer if it will work and have them call the consulate if they don't know..
Kirstyn ********
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Thanks
@T**
. I’ll ask them to call the consulate.

We weren’t expecting the papers to take a day. We thought they would take a week, at least.
Jordi *************
Just a heads up, you need to book an appointment for the Vientiane embassy, you can do it online (there is about a 2-3 week waiting list).
Jordi *************
I personally went to Savannakhet so I didnt need an appointment
Tod *********
@Jordi ****
there are 7 openings for Non-Immigrant visa applications on Tuesday the 26th
Jordi *************
@Tod ********
a colleague of mine did it about a month ago
Tod *********
when was the last time you booked an appointment in Vientiane?
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