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What Should I Do If I Cannot Obtain a Tourist Visa in Laos After Staying in Thailand for Over 3 Months?

Joaquin ******
asked Mar 19, 2020
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I could not get the tourist visa in Laos. They said i´ve been more than 3 month in thailand already.

Now im on the way to Myanmar. hope ill get the visa there is the last choice now.

For what i know myanmar still open and thailland too.. I hope everything will be ok.

Just sharing my experience here so other ppl dont get stuck here like me.
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A user shares their experience of being denied a tourist visa in Laos after staying over three months in Thailand. Currently heading to Myanmar in hopes of obtaining a visa there, they wish to warn others about the potential difficulties in visa applications and the importance of being aware of immigration rules. The discussion includes comments from others seeking clarification on visa conditions and requirements for returning to Thailand.
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Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
I can see this thread going sideways. I'm closing it, it's 2am. The mods can reopen it in the morning.
Michael **********
Michael **********
LOL. Ummm,,,,its a PANDEMIC
Chad ********
Chad ********
Cert needs to also come from Thailand and signed by a hospital that on the lists of hospitals...just can't run into a doctor's office
James ********
James ********
@Chad *******
we have seen broader acceptance of med cert issued by a doctors office. But its up to Immigration Officer to accept it or not.
Paul **********
Paul **********
Need to have covid insurance and cert. Not older than 72 hours when coming back to Thailand!!!
Shin *********
Shin *********
@Paul *********
this doesn't apply to every tourist, does it? I thought it was for people who visited the high risk countries in last 14 days.
James ********
James ********
Where in Myanmar?
Joaquin ******
Joaquin ******
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i apply yesterday.. online.. for express.. now i have to go and show documents but its ready
Joaquin ******
Joaquin ******
OP
i arrive tmr and go to ask for the visa
Joaquin ******
Joaquin ******
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yangon
Pietro ***********
Pietro ***********
Sorry, it means that you’ve been in and out Thailand already three time recently?
Joaquin ******
Joaquin ******
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since october 13 of 2019.
Lyndon ************
Lyndon ************
@Pietro **********
crossing in with an SETV doesn't count towards your 'max x2 land crossings per year'
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
Which in Laos, Savarnakhet or Vientiane?
James ********
James ********
Vientiane looks closely at your visa and entry history in your passport.
Joaquin ******
Joaquin ******
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vientiane but i think the other one doesnt work.. but i didnt try
James ********
James ********
@Ellie ******
Savannakhet says IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN THAILAND SIX MONTHS...NO TOURIST VISA GRANTED.
Chad ********
Chad ********
How many tourists have you had before this
James ********
James ********
And which Consulate denied you?
Joaquin ******
Joaquin ******
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2 times.. first in my country, second in laos

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