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What should I consider when reapplying for a visa from Laos after a previous rejection due to insufficient bank statements?

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Anonymous *************

asked Jan 11, 2026

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice and experiences 🙏

My visa application was rejected in December due to insufficient bank statements (I could only provide 1 month at that time). I’m planning to reapply in February and will have 3 months of bank transactions by then.

I’m currently living in Thailand, working remotely for a Singapore-based company, and I’m 6 months pregnant, so my time and travel options are quite limited.

Has anyone applied from Laos in a similar situation (remote work, reapplication after rejection)? Is it okay to reapply with the same employment contract, and are there any extra documents you’d recommend?

I’m feeling a bit anxious after the rejection, so any advice or shared experience would really mean a lot. Thank you so much 💙

Answer summary

A user is seeking advice after their visa application was rejected due to insufficient bank statements. They plan to reapply from Laos with three months of bank transactions and are curious about reusing their employment contract and any additional required documentation. The community responds with shared experiences of similar situations, suggests agencies for assistance, and cautions about working in Thailand without a valid visa.

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Anonymous ******************

I would go where you are sure you have good hospital... Laos not sure...

9 months ago

Marcel ********

Just a question to Those who got rejected:

Did you loose your Applications fee or do you get that back?

10 months ago

Luit *****************

@Marcel *******

Why should they give back the fee? They processed your application.

10 months ago

Marcel ********

@Luit ****************

i know but some people here seem to get rejected in a regular basis. In this case it would make more Sense just to buy the 5y Elite Visa and then you don’t even have to worry about borderruns and the costs that come with this

10 months ago

Luit *****************

@Marcel *******

I agree with that, the elite visa is more expensive, but much better, certainly when you have the money and have difficulty to comply with DTV requirements.

Visa approval is not exact science, it is difficult to find out why people are rejected, and just as in almost all countries they don't have to give a reason or refund.

When they THINK you are not the person they want to see for a visa, they can just reject, even when you comply to requirements.

For elite it is much more simple, you just BUY your entry.

10 months ago

Wannikea *********

Laos is very straightforward, no problems reapplying there.

10 months ago

Kurt *************

Go hanoi and you dont need seasoned money

10 months ago

Helyn *******

@Kurt ************

what do you mean please ?

9 months ago

Muay *************

Laos may prefer to see 6 months bank statements.... Best check that

10 months ago

Holly **********

I had exactly your situation (except for the pregnancy part!). Rejected in Washington, DC, because I could only show 2, not 3 months of 500,000 baht. Once I had the three months, I went to Vientiane, Laos and was approved within a week for workcation (I’m a freelancer). Search this group for Vientiane, Laos, and you’ll find my original post with details about what I included, plus lots of other helpful posts.

10 months ago