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What should I consider when applying for a Chiang Mai Muay Thai ED visa while planning to travel to Laos?
Nov 27, 2019
6 years ago
Bryan *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi. I’ve decided I want to do the Chiang Mai Muay Thai ed visa, but my visa expires in January and I have a flight to Tokyo to see a friend. The application process takes between 7-9 weeks, and wont be ready by the time I have to leave the country.
My solution is to fly to Laos when I know my application is ready and pay a visa run service to meet me Friendship Bridge in Vientiane and give me my documents here in Laos and apply at the embassy.
I have one visa exempt stamp w/ extension, and one tourist visa stamp in my passport (USA).
Is there any reason why this isn’t a good idea or does have any other suggestions?
My solution is to fly to Laos when I know my application is ready and pay a visa run service to meet me Friendship Bridge in Vientiane and give me my documents here in Laos and apply at the embassy.
I have one visa exempt stamp w/ extension, and one tourist visa stamp in my passport (USA).
Is there any reason why this isn’t a good idea or does have any other suggestions?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on applying for the Chiang Mai Muay Thai educational visa before leaving for a flight to Tokyo, considering the lengthy application process of 7-9 weeks. They plan to fly to Laos for a visa run to expedite their visa application at the Thai Consulate in Vientiane.
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Kevin *********
The school can send the documents to your hotel via DHL or some other service. No need to meet anyone at the border.
Jason *******
Ps. A lot of the Ed visa are getting extra time. There were about 45 people held up from my groups for 3 days. Allow yourself some extra time if going to Vientiane
Tod *********
Sounds like a great idea actually. (y)
Keep in mind you need an appointment at the Vientiane thai consulate
Keep in mind you need an appointment at the Vientiane thai consulate
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Robert *******
but leaving Thailand, while the school copies the needed documents and use a courier to bring those to you at the Thai Consulate is not a bad idea
Robert *******
Application only takes 1 day, you apply in the morning and you get your visa and passport back the following day in the afternoon
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